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f7dreamer
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Posted - 02/24/2008 :  10:43:17  Show Profile Send f7dreamer a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I'm building a 1 man Erie layout boat and I'm a bit stuck on the directions. I'm on instruction #26. Where is the fig #1A? Is it the small drawing below #26? Could someone explain to me the dimensions in the picture below #26.I feel stupid for asking these questions but I don't want to make an error.

Tony
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Posted - 02/24/2008 :  14:12:53  Show Profile Send Tony a Private Message  Reply with Quote
yes!
Those figures the numbers 7/8" and 1 3/4" are giving you the measurements of drop in the angle of the box from the front and back of the angle when its completed. Those for the most part can be ignored, IT would appear they seem confusing and whem building the box most guys will modify this slightly and when this happens those numbers are useless.
Edited by - Tony on 02/24/2008 14:15:05
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MichiganMarv
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Posted - 03/04/2008 :  20:50:08  Show Profile Send MichiganMarv a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Not a stupid question....I was wondering the same thing.

Would it pay to epoxy the entire inside of the boat to seal the wood or is that just overkill. I'm looking for long term solutions and low maintenance.

Also how important are the zinc plated screws? Has anyone had problems with screws rusting out or should I think about stainless screws. I'm still a month away from starting my project. I dont have the luxury of a heated garage. the weather has not been kind, 5"-7" of fresh white stuff on top of 1/2" of Ice.


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NealH
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Posted - 03/05/2008 :  12:13:44  Show Profile Send NealH a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I have never built a layout but I have built 5 wooden boats and I would say that it would not be overkill to epoxy the inside to seal the wood. It would last longer than if you didn't. I would also go with stainless screws. I have used both and for anything that you want to last or will see salt water go with stainless. The additional cost for stainless on a small boat like a layout is worth the piece of mind that they will not rust. I plan on building a layout this summer as well but I'm going cheap. Just wood and house paint and cheap hardware. My thoughts are if I don't or my hunting partners don't really care for layout hunting then I do not have much lost in money and if I do like it then I can build another to last. I'm always looking for an excuse to build another boat.
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MichiganMarv
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Posted - 03/05/2008 :  14:47:57  Show Profile Send MichiganMarv a Private Message  Reply with Quote
just one more of many questions,

the plans call for epoxy to glue all the joints. would gorilla glue work or titebond III water proof glue work as good, or should I stick with the epoxy.

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Tony
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Posted - 03/05/2008 :  16:50:17  Show Profile Send Tony a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I recommend sticking with epoxy, however Im sure the other options would work. But Gorilla glue will be very expensive compared to epoxy.
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MichiganMarv
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Posted - 03/06/2008 :  05:15:48  Show Profile Send MichiganMarv a Private Message  Reply with Quote
My dad pointed me to a site to buy screws and fastners.

http://www.mcfeelys.com/

for the zinc screws its about $35.24

for 305 stainless its $67.57

for silcon brass boat screws its $169 and change

This is for the screws listed in the 1 man plans. Not too bad to go stainless.

Locked wings make me smile
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