For anyone who's built their own boat....
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Thanks everybody. The words of encouragement help a lot.
Today was "clean up the boat shed" day!
First task was to trim and stow the panels you saw the other day. Now that they're out of the way it's time to disassemble the long table.
Puzzle pieces for the strongback. I think I have everything I need. I'll re-read the instructions again tonight.
It looks big and empty now but it'll get filled up pretty quick!
That's it. I'm pooped, time for a nappy!
Today was "clean up the boat shed" day!
First task was to trim and stow the panels you saw the other day. Now that they're out of the way it's time to disassemble the long table.
Puzzle pieces for the strongback. I think I have everything I need. I'll re-read the instructions again tonight.
It looks big and empty now but it'll get filled up pretty quick!
That's it. I'm pooped, time for a nappy!
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This strongback thing has me a lil' baffled but I'll figure it out. It was well over 90 degs (34C) in the shed this afternoon so I had to pack it in and cool off before I got much done.
I'm working directly on the ground which isn't very level so I have to plumb and level each of the 10 post blocks that'll support the strongback.
Well at least I think I started out plumb and level. Next task was to square up the second post.
My little laser level didn't have enough power to see in the daylight so I'll go out after dark and see how I did with just a framing square and spirit level.
This is as far as I got before it got too hot and I had to bug out to get cooled off.
Hopefully tomorrow I'll get the verticals up ready to attached the forms.
The project supervisor pestered me constantly this morning so if there's any mistakes made it's his fault!
That's it for now. Time for a cool beverage. Cheers!
I'm working directly on the ground which isn't very level so I have to plumb and level each of the 10 post blocks that'll support the strongback.
Well at least I think I started out plumb and level. Next task was to square up the second post.
My little laser level didn't have enough power to see in the daylight so I'll go out after dark and see how I did with just a framing square and spirit level.
This is as far as I got before it got too hot and I had to bug out to get cooled off.
Hopefully tomorrow I'll get the verticals up ready to attached the forms.
The project supervisor pestered me constantly this morning so if there's any mistakes made it's his fault!
That's it for now. Time for a cool beverage. Cheers!
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Thanks Bob. Appreciate it. The beverages were indeed refreshing.
I've setup the first form on the strongback. Spent some extra time on this one to get it plumb and level so that I've got a good foundation to work off of with the rest. The laser will show me the proper height & center for the remaining forms.
It's setup dead nuts on the centerline. I did it this way because the tripod isn't high 'nuff to reach the baseline that's cut onto the forms. I'd only be tripping over the tripod anyways.
I'll be setting up the verticals that hold the forms and will need a little help once I get to the transom form.
Hoping to have it all setup by Saturday. Standby...
I've setup the first form on the strongback. Spent some extra time on this one to get it plumb and level so that I've got a good foundation to work off of with the rest. The laser will show me the proper height & center for the remaining forms.
It's setup dead nuts on the centerline. I did it this way because the tripod isn't high 'nuff to reach the baseline that's cut onto the forms. I'd only be tripping over the tripod anyways.
I'll be setting up the verticals that hold the forms and will need a little help once I get to the transom form.
Hoping to have it all setup by Saturday. Standby...
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Coming along nicely I see. Pet the supervisor once in a while for me. 
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Coming along nicely I see. Pet the supervisor once in a while for me.
He tells me he's got a whole in his Scratchy Tank. So every time I fill it up he's back in 10 minutes for more.
What a freakin' pest sometimes! ;-)
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I just had to throw Frame E up to see how it looked! Wow, it's going to be tight. I'll have 2' on this side and about 3 on the workbench side.
Probably won't get much done tomorrow. I need my helper buddy's hands to help put the forms up. He's not available till Saturday.
Probably won't get much done tomorrow. I need my helper buddy's hands to help put the forms up. He's not available till Saturday.
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Rick I dont think I ever lived in a House that had a foundation as well laid out as your Strongback is.
So is this really a boat your building or are you downgrading to an easier house to afford?
So is this really a boat your building or are you downgrading to an easier house to afford?
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I could very easily live in there Thud with a few amenities and conjugal visits! ;-) It might get a lil' chilly in the winter but I could survive. ;-) I think it's genetic, over engineering stuff. Reminds me of one of my favorite quotes: "If it breaks, make it stronger. If it's not broke, try harder!" = Author unknown but it certainly applies to most things I make. This boat will be no different.
Still considering a bow shed to replace your machine shed Thud?
Still considering a bow shed to replace your machine shed Thud?
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Ayup!
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Yours must be in the water by now eh Pascal? I gotta go find your thread.
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Oh Boy!
