Same here,but im workin on a hybrid stitch and glue 14 ft brockway skiff.watched and read a bajillion vids and posts on the subject.this orca guy is good thats for sure.
I am preparing to build a Chameleon Dinghy, love the PT-11 but as this is my first boat I want to keep it cheap and "organic". One day I would love to get the kit for a PT-11 and have a "show quality" "bright finished" boat. I am learning a HUGE amount here. I like the "false fillet" technique on the buoyancy tanks, Danny Greene recommends a different technique in the Chameleon Plans but I think I will try out the way you showed. BTW I am on Vancouver Island, in Nanaimo. Judging by a few clues in the video series you must be close by....
Just across the pond in Coquitlam. I don't build a lot of plywood boats and this was my first from a kit. Prefer traditional or cedar strip as I found myself mostly working with epoxy every day gluing a puzzle together.
It might just be the light on some of the fillets, but I remember that most were pretty close in color. If the fillet was not going to be seen, then yes they may not match. I used Russel Browns filleting mix blend which if you are building one, it will be in his manual. Otherwise it is listed in his book "Epoxy Basics" or he might list it on his web site somewhere. I would post it here, but do not wish to hand out what might be proprietary information. Or you could just purchase the West system filleting blend of filler.
Sorry if this is a dumb question I am just trying to learn. Why would you not fill the cavity with Styrofoam pieces or a solid block? It would not add much weigh and would insure buoyancy after many hours. Thank You btw you are a good teacher.
That is a good suggestion. I am simply following the manual provided in this kit so as to be a resource for anyone also building this boat. I suppose the air chamber is enough flotation for the designer.
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Very cool. I built a kayak as my first wood boat project but learning a lot watching you working the fiberglass and resin.
Glad I could be of help
Same here,but im workin on a hybrid stitch and glue 14 ft brockway skiff.watched and read a bajillion vids and posts on the subject.this orca guy is good thats for sure.
I am preparing to build a Chameleon Dinghy, love the PT-11 but as this is my first boat I want to keep it cheap and "organic". One day I would love to get the kit for a PT-11 and have a "show quality" "bright finished" boat.
I am learning a HUGE amount here. I like the "false fillet" technique on the buoyancy tanks, Danny Greene recommends a different technique in the Chameleon Plans but I think I will try out the way you showed.
BTW I am on Vancouver Island, in Nanaimo. Judging by a few clues in the video series you must be close by....
Just across the pond in Coquitlam. I don't build a lot of plywood boats and this was my first from a kit. Prefer traditional or cedar strip as I found myself mostly working with epoxy every day gluing a puzzle together.
What fillers do you use in fillet mix? It seems like you have different colors of fillet mix on different fillets.
It might just be the light on some of the fillets, but I remember that most were pretty close in color. If the fillet was not going to be seen, then yes they may not match. I used Russel Browns filleting mix blend which if you are building one, it will be in his manual. Otherwise it is listed in his book "Epoxy Basics" or he might list it on his web site somewhere. I would post it here, but do not wish to hand out what might be proprietary information. Or you could just purchase the West system filleting blend of filler.
Dumb question, would be also possible to cut some circular cutouts on the floatation tanks and then put inflatable floatation tanks inside?
I suppose that one could cut a hole and insert a hatch so that things could be stored in the bulkheads or flotation bags
The tanks should be as sealed tight as a bag anyway now?
Sorry if this is a dumb question I am just trying to learn. Why would you not fill the cavity with Styrofoam pieces or a solid block? It would not add much weigh and would insure buoyancy after many hours. Thank You btw you are a good teacher.
That is a good suggestion. I am simply following the manual provided in this kit so as to be a resource for anyone also building this boat. I suppose the air chamber is enough flotation for the designer.
I’m sure it will work. Just thought foam would last indefinitely.
I am inspired to try building a boat myself. Thanks