Planing the sides
Larry Weatherall asks: Do the bottoms of the sides need to be planed "flat" to allow maximum contact for the bottom planks when they are attached or does the adhesive expand to fill the gaps? From what I can see, it looks like there is about a 19 degree angle at the transom and center that gradually goes to 0 at the bow.
The answer is yes. And Larry correctly notes that the angles of the sides change from about 19 degrees aft to nothing forward. This calls for a changing bevel in the bottom edges of the sides--just like the one you cut in the stem. It's daunting to think about this the first time you do it, but a great pleasure to actually accomplish. Mark carefuly and cut with care, and you should have no problem. Your aim should be for maximum wood-to-wood contact.
Some comments and TWO SPECIFIC QUESTIONS:
Well, it's scarfed 1x10's from Home Depot for the sides and the last set is in the clamps as I type.
In preparation for laying out and marking the sides, I can't help but notice that in sheet 1 of 5 (I bought the plans), the dimensioned drawing shows the front of the bottom being FLAT but the drawing showing the water line (above it) shows a definite upsweep starting just under the 2nd seating position.
The bow/transom drawing on that same page showing the 71 degree angle to the sides also indicates an upsweep to the bow.
QUESTION #1:
Is there an upsweep to the bottom at the front of the boat or not? If so, what are the dimensions????
In NUMEROUS places in the magazine, the Lumberyard Skiff insert and this forum, there are several mentions of the SAILING and TROLLING MOTOR options. In all honesty, the ability to propel the boat by oars, sail and a motor are the reason I decided to build the boat in the first place.
QUESTION #2:
When and where can I get the drawings for those features????
Thanks in advance for the answers!
Posted by: Larry Weatherall | January 15, 2007 at 12:50 PM
When the sides are attached to the stem,as per the prints. You will notice that the sides are not parallel. when the sidesare formed around the mold station, and pulled together to meet the transom, you will see the slight rocker in the bottom, there is a little also in the front to the stem. I hope this helps. My Skiff is in the painting stage. Sincerely Jimmy Lee
Posted by: jimmy lee | January 15, 2007 at 04:04 PM
Thanks Jimmy! Believe it or not, I came to roughly that same conclusion about 30 minutes ago when I started trying to explain the issue to my wife....
NOW: Does anyone have any info on the Sailing and Trolling Motor versions??
Posted by: Larry Weatherall | January 15, 2007 at 06:08 PM
Larry, I too am Waiting for some sailing prints. Woodenboat issue no.164,January 2002 has on page(44&45) a rotating daggerboard for small craft. I think I will build this into My skiff. It looks to me, that it makes sense. I'd like to know which sail Maynard thinks is best? Jimmy Lee
Posted by: jimmy lee | January 15, 2007 at 08:39 PM
I love boats, but unforuntaly i come from liverpool so i doint have one....
Posted by: GOT WOOD? I DO | January 19, 2007 at 05:57 PM
Hey! Does anyone know if you are to brass nail the leathers on the oars or sew them or epoxy them? I don't know which is best? Jim.
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Posted by: jimmy lee | February 13, 2007 at 02:54 PM
I got my leathers on with lacing only. Thanks to woodenboat forum. I am happy with the out come. No nails.
Posted by: jimmie lee | March 04, 2007 at 04:09 PM
where can you find plans for the oars?
Posted by: David Adkins | April 27, 2007 at 10:46 PM
I too might want to add a small motor. I haven't started building the boat but will in a few days. Completely new to boat building!
Anything I should know regarding the motor and how to attach it to the boat.
With the plans there is no place to attach the motor.
Posted by: Alain Boisvert | July 06, 2007 at 08:11 PM
Alain, if you look in the Aug issue of Woodenboat on page 102 you will see how I installed the 2hp, and the trolling motor to the LYS. I use the trolling motor only now that I have one. I personally don't like the noise of an engine. The quieter the better. That's My opinion.
Posted by: jimmie lee | August 19, 2007 at 07:57 PM
I feel I should share this infirmation with All. I live in the Midwest. Everytime I launch the Skiff in the Lake that We frequent, Many people come over to the launch to take a look at the Lumberyard Skiff. Many have not seen a wooden skiff in real life they say. Only in magazines. I guess, in the Midwest, Aluninum,and Fibre-glass had taken over. Well, that may change soon. Who knows? Only time will tell!
Posted by: jimmie lee | August 19, 2007 at 08:10 PM
how about sails?
a schooner rig?
Dan
Posted by: Daniel Noyes | September 14, 2007 at 05:05 PM