Article Title: Frequently Asked Boatbuilding Questions Answered
by a Master Boat Builder
Author Name: Morten Olesen
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Copyright Date: 2012
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Frequently Asked Boatbuilding Questions Answered by a Master
Boat Builder
By Morten Olesen © 2012, All Rights Reserved
When you begin building your own boat, the questions seem to
come at every turn. If this is your first attempt at
boatbuilding, you probably have a longer list than most. It's
always helpful to have the ear of a professional to guide your
steps and keep you on track.
Take a minute to look through this Q&A session with Master Boat
Builder Morten Olesen. It's sure to shed a little light on some
of those questionable areas.
"How do I stitch and glue plywood?"
Morten: The stitch-and-glue building method is quite popular
with hobbyists and amateurs. The reason is that the method is
easy to use and it makes the construction process fast.
When you build a plywood boat, the hull side and bottom meet at
the chine. At this chine seam small holes are drilled and the
side and bottom are stitched together with either metal wire or
cable ties.
After the stitching, the chine seam is glued with epoxy
thickened with wood floor or another suitable filler. After the
gluing, it's normal to apply some fiberglass tape over the seam
to reinforce the joint between the side and bottom.
"What is strip plank?"
Morten: Strip plank is a building method normally used for
canoes and kayaks. When building with strip planks you glue
together long slender wooden strips over a skeletal frame or
template that has the desired hull shape.
Once all the strips are assembled the hull is faired and covered
outside and inside with fiberglass fabric and epoxy resin.
"What kind of plywood do I need to build my boat from?"
Morten: There are 3 kinds of plywood: interior, exterior and marine.
There are also many grades of plywood which can be found at your
local lumberyard. I normally recommend - as a minimum - using
exterior plywood. However marine plywood is normally much nicer
and is preferred when you want to construct a boat that will be
varnished.
Never use interior plywood on a boat. The difference between
exterior and marine plywood is the quality and soundness. Both
are made using waterproof glues. The primary concern is the
inclusion of interior and surface voids. These can make your
plywood more fragile and prone to breakage.
In the bow, the bottom and any places where the stitch-and-glue
method (described above) is used, you'll want to work with marine
plywood. Most other areas of the boat could be built from
exterior-grades.
"Lumber is really expensive. What type do you recommend for the
frame of my boat?"
Morten: One good choice is fir. You'll want it dense enough to hold a
screw tight. Look for fir that has a clear grain and as few
splints or knotholes as possible. If fir is too expensive for
your budget, look to treated pine.
The same lumber used for decking material would be suitable for
framing a boat. Just as with the fir, look for pieces with as
few knotholes as possible. Pine isn't pretty, but if it's for
the frame (which won't be seen) or is going to be painted,
appearance won't matter nearly as much as structural integrity.
Have more questions? Click over to http://www.BoatPlans.dk and
ask!
Morten Olesen is a master boat builder and Naval Architect.
Visit http://www.boatplans.dk to get his exclusive line of boat
plans that includes 3-D computer models plus a free Boat Builder
Master Course with your order.
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