Taking Attendance... and Throwing Down the Gauntlet

There's some lurking going on here. Lots of it. We know this because this blogging service has a handy device that tracks visits to this site, and how those visitors were referred to us. It doesn't tell us who you are, though. So, I hereby ask you to do that. Use your screen name if you wish to remain anonymous. Click the "comments" toggle below and leave a note telling us: 1) who you are, 2) your level of boatbuilding experience, 3) your boatbuilding ambitions, and 4) whether or not you intend to build a Lumberyard Skiff. Which bring us to the gauntlet throwing:

The first reader to send us a photograph of him- or herself at the oars of their completed and painted Lumberyard Skiff will receive copies of Greg Rössel's book, Building Small Craft, and David C. "Bud" McIntosh's book, How to Build a Wooden Boat. Both books promise to make you even better boatbuilders.
—Matt Murphy

Comments

[Michael F. Rost]

Never built a boat. Want to build the Lumberyard Skiff as a sailboat. Live in the boonies in Colorado but lots of lakes.

[rapalyea]

I'm intrigued. All I need is a place to build her. At the moment I am re-building an ancient Friendship Sloop and hav efound I love the work.

[Jim Cavanagh]

Just joining...

1) Who: Jim Cavanagh - I'm a weekend woodworker, building mostly furniture for my wife.

2) Level of boatbuilding experience : None really. My father and brother build several wooden boats when I was about 5 years old (40 years ago). One of them, a 13 foot sailboat, is in my garage, in the process of being rebuilt...very slowly....

3) Boatbuilding ambitions: I love woodworking and the ocean. I'd like to make boat building my "retirement job" - and retire early! :-) I like the looks of the Simmons Sea Skiff...wanna build one of those!

4) Intend to build a LYS? : Absolutley! I have a small lumber mill down the street from my house, and the guy does mostly pine. Time to pay him a visit. :-)

[Nat]

I'm a Woodenboat mag disciple who is looking for an easily built plywood outboard skiff, something perhaps comprable with a small Boston Whaler or Carolina Skiff (14', 16'?) that would be cheap and quick to build. Looking at the lumberyard skiff for construction ideas. Recomendations?

[Ray Newbold]

I am in Ruston, Louisiana. I built a 12' lapstrake row boat five or six years ago. I learned a lot and kept the molds to build another. The LYS looks MUCH simpler. I will probably try it when the sail version is published.

[Jim Berkland]

I plan on building the Lumberyard Skiff this winter, so I can use it on the Fox River,this spring. The river is across the street from my home. I am a woodworker by hobby. I feel this is a very project for the first-time boatbuilder. So, I say THANKS ALOT!!! Woodenboat Magazine. Sincerely, Jim.

[Jeff Cox]

I've glued up the sideboards and am ready to mark the lines.
Did not buy the full scale plans so it's a little hard to make out the lines from the illustration in Vol. 1 insert.
Any help?
thanks.
Jeff

[azagars]

Just lurking myself. Have built a plywood kayak and cedar strip kayak when living in Seattle. Currently in Shreveport, LA. Still in the decision phase of the next project urge...Leaning towards a peapod or possible skiff.

[Paul Douglass]

A Lurker. I am currently trying to build a mini-cup sailboat. I really like your skiff and I am anxious to see a sailable version. Looks like a lot of potential for 3 in 1, row, motor and sail.

My hobby is woodworking. I am retired.

I live in Washington State, the desert part.

[Padboy]

I've built everything from a harpsichord,dulcimer,and folk harps to kitchen cabinets and at least one small boat. I live in lower peninsula of Michigan

[Larry Weatherall]

Like most of the rest of "us", I am also waiting for the "Sailing" & "Trolling Motor" mods to surface.
I just finished cutting the inner stem, BY HAND, and loved seeing it emerge from the block of wood it had been hiding in!
I'm also wondering if anyone is actually reading and planning on responding to any of the questions posed...

[Larry Weatherall]

Like most of the rest of "us", I am also waiting for the "Sailing" & "Trolling Motor" mods to surface.
I just finished cutting the inner stem, BY HAND, and loved seeing it emerge from the block of wood it had been hiding in!
I'm also wondering if anyone is actually reading and planning on responding to any of the questions posed...

[David Etheridge]

Hello. I'm a lurker. I used to nail plywood together when I was a kid and paddle around the neighborhood pond. This was before I ever read anything about building boats or knew about caulk. Now as an adult, I've read several books on boatbuilding, I have decent woodworking skills, and I've lurked dozens of other websites of boatbuilders who have bothered to post their projects. It is my sincere desire to build a boat. One day I even think I'd like to build a big one, you know, big enough to live on if my wife would let me. I don't know why I don't start one. Someday. Until then, I guess I'll live vicarously through those of you who do build a boat and bother to post. So keep posting. And work faster! Oh yea, I'm a NC native that has recently moved to Atlanta with my job.

[jimmy lee]

David, My brother-in-law lives in Cartersville,Ga. just north of you. I was there over Christmas. He wants Me to bring My skiff down this summer and go sailing on the lakes He knows close by, and go some fishing. So, I suggest You hurry on building Your skiff and We'll have to meet on go sailing together. Ok? Sincerely, Jimmy Lee

[Tommie Geohagan]

2)Level of boatbuilding experience: I have restored a 1956 Wagemaker molded-hull runabout, replacing transom, bottom, deck, and seats. 3)Boatbuilding ambitions: Build boats to supplement my retirement income in 10-15 years. 4)Yes, I intend to build a Lumberyard Skiff as my first boat.

[Jim Wilson]

Lurking, but planning on building also. Have never built a boat before, but saw the skiff in your magazine(wooden boats) and thought I'd try.

[Sean]

My name is Sean. I live in Arlington, VA. I have no boatbuilding experience, but I love wood boats (specifically the chesapeake bay work boats). Unfortunately, I live in a tiny apartment with no facilities available for even small projects. So right now I am just trying to absorb as much information as possible for the day when I will be able to undertake my first boatbuilding experience.

[abner little]

I'm a lurker
been reading the lys info. Folks this is the kind of info I want. will I build the skiff...yes. I'm finishing up on the rebuild of our 22' O'Day glass boat that we sail in the WLSC on Watauga Lake in ne. tn and then I'm gonna go for my lifes love..building wooden boats and I'm gonna start with the skiff.
Found a guy who did that at 61 yo and have been helping him some (helping my be an incorrect term...lol) on the San Francisco Pelican he's building. Gained a bit of confidence there and am now gonna go for it.my gussy it up just a bit to suit myself but it's ganna happen. what's next in the fold out? Where's the sail rig for it. I guess I can design my own but I bet you have more experience so come on, let's have it.
aj@ajswoodshop.com- sw. Va-some woodworking experience-none on wooden boats. make a mean wooden wheelbarrow for a flower planter tho.

[abner little]

I'm a lurker
been reading the lys info. Folks this is the kind of info I want. will I build the skiff...yes. I'm finishing up on the rebuild of our 22' O'Day glass boat that we sail in the WLSC on Watauga Lake in ne. tn and then I'm gonna go for my lifes love..building wooden boats and I'm gonna start with the skiff.
Found a guy who did that at 61 yo and have been helping him some (helping my be an incorrect term...lol) on the San Francisco Pelican he's building. Gained a bit of confidence there and am now gonna go for it.my gussy it up just a bit to suit myself but it's ganna happen. what's next in the fold out? Where's the sail rig for it. I guess I can design my own but I bet you have more experience so come on, let's have it.
aj@ajswoodshop.com- sw. Va-some woodworking experience-none on wooden boats. make a mean wooden wheelbarrow for a flower planter tho.

[abner little]

sorry about the doublepost above. I came up with another question: I deeply desire the trolling motor package and am wondering if a 2 hp o/b would be resonable for the skiff.
Oh and thanks for the info on the lumberyard. I've had a longing desire to see that neck of the woods. anyone be interested in working a deal for meto take a trip up and bring back a bunch of boards on a roof rack of my Ford Ranger.
Kinda cobine the shipping and give me a chance to see the area...just a thought

[jimmie lee]

I just launched My LYS boat on APR. 21,2007. I also put My 2hp Johnson on the skiff. In My opinion the 2hp is too much power. I could only run her at 1/2 throttle. So I Am going to install a trolling motor. Like 30lb. thrust. This is only My opinion. I like to be QUIET on the water also.

[Forestay]

I just got on this site tonight after jumping into the project with both feet a couple weekends ago. No trouble finding the wood in North Carolina - But go to a real lumberyard though if you can, not the big box guys.

I've been a subscriber to WBM for over a decade and really enjoy every issue. Have always thought about building a WB, but have not previously made the time. The final justification was my Son's upcoming 12th birthday on the 28th of this month. He loves the water and any chance to boat, so I know it will be a gift he will value. No boat building skills, but have an engineering background, a father that passed down great mechanical skills, and taught me to not be afraid to give any project a try. If you don't have the skill or experience, pick up a book and teach yourself then give it a try....you now have more experience and the skill.

Good woodworking skills and lots of success on an array of projects - Treehouses, decks & Habitat houses, 1/4 scale R/C Piper Cub, 4' RC Schooner etc. Have pretty much had sucess in anything I set out to do, and so far this project is going very well. The insert is nicely done, and is so far very complete in content.

The one question I have is regarding the fastening of the sides to the inner stem. Nothing in the plans or insert suggests that one need to wait until the 3M adhesive cures. (Several days according to the directions) I'm assuming that the bolts and screws can take the load until the bottom is in place and one can remove the spreader. Hope this is accurate, cause I'm heading down to the shop to plow ahead. I'm on a deadline with this one. Thanks for the great publication in WBM, and the great idea to get readers off the couch and into the shop.

[jimmie lee]

Yes! Keep the bolts clamping the sides together until the bottom cross-planks are installed. I did not remove the inter-stem bolts until I was ready to sand the sides, getting ready for paint and the new outer-stem. that time gave the adhesive time to cure and hold.

[jimmie lee]

Oh, by the way! I used the West System epoxy on the inter-stem, and outer-stem.

[dave the wave]

hi i have a 14ft one design sloop rig,by fred,k wm goeller.it is called a sea mew.wooden boat,1949.please let me know if you have info on this boat. dave.