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by dinghyfisherman
Sun Jul 25, 2004 8:14 am
Forum: Small Boats
Topic: Orca SK17 problem with dimensions
Replies: 6
Views: 1420

Good luck

Last winter I built a D5 dinghy for outboard. I've been thinking about a winter project and the Orca 17 caught my eye. I think you are the first builder to post their progress. Keep the updates coming. This will definitely help make my decision to build easier. Your work looks grate so far.
by dinghyfisherman
Thu Jul 01, 2004 5:42 pm
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: D5 - Bass Tub
Replies: 17
Views: 8726

So sorry... boat is done

:oops: My daughter and I finished the boat in May. I've had it out many times and love it. I think I've caught some kind of boat building bug. I'm ready to start another project. My wife says I've got to build her a deck out back first. I'll get the rest of my build photos up on the builders gallery...
by dinghyfisherman
Sat Feb 21, 2004 3:33 pm
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: D5 - Bass Tub
Replies: 17
Views: 8726

Photos available...

For those of you following the Bass Tub, I've posted photos in the gallery...

v/r,
by dinghyfisherman
Fri Feb 20, 2004 6:44 am
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: D5 - Bass Tub
Replies: 17
Views: 8726

Woodflour is here!!!

My woodflour and fiberglass tape arrived yesterday! I've loosely "tacked" the bottom of the boat to the frames and transoms with drywall screws. This did confirm that the bottom on my D5 is not a perfect fit. My measuring or the plans? I don't know. I don't really care, I'm having a good t...
by dinghyfisherman
Mon Feb 16, 2004 6:00 pm
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: D5 - Bass Tub
Replies: 17
Views: 8726

Trim to fit???!!!

:help: Okay, first problem... I guess I'm lucky, I can't finish the seams anyway. Every part was "measured twice and cut once", so I'm very confident my cut pieces are true to the plans. BUT... The bottom seems to be too big!? About 1 inch on length and 1 inch on width. Do I just "mas...
by dinghyfisherman
Mon Feb 16, 2004 2:04 pm
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: D5 - Bass Tub
Replies: 17
Views: 8726

What? no poly?!

Thanks for keeping me in line. Back to the store I go...

Thanks again,
by dinghyfisherman
Mon Feb 16, 2004 9:22 am
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: D5 - Bass Tub
Replies: 17
Views: 8726

Here's a link to a progress pic

http://gallery.bateau2.com/displayimage.php?pos=-484

Justine's a nut...

We tried to fish this morning, toooo windy... Almost flipped the canoe... That's what I needed. Just a little more motivation to finish the Bass Tub.
by dinghyfisherman
Sun Feb 15, 2004 8:37 pm
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: D5 - Bass Tub
Replies: 17
Views: 8726

15 Feb -- I bought a sheet of 3/4" birch and 3/4" exterior grade today. I'm using the birch for the bow and stern transoms and the seat bench tops. I cut the transoms. Plan to cut the frames from the exterior grade ply tomorrow. After fishing that is. My daughter and I are taking our canoe...
by dinghyfisherman
Sat Feb 14, 2004 7:58 pm
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: D5 - Bass Tub
Replies: 17
Views: 8726

Here's what's happened so far...

7 Feb 2003 I ordered the plans for a D5 pram online from bateau.com $35 + $5 shipping. 11 Feb 2004 My plans arrived today. I’m hoping I can start buying my wood within the next day or so. 14 Feb 2004 I bought some polyurethane adhesive, clamps, chip brushes, latex gloves. I already had some 1/4"...
by dinghyfisherman
Thu Feb 12, 2004 4:27 pm
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: D5 - Bass Tub
Replies: 17
Views: 8726

D5 - Bass Tub

Actually, I haven't started the build yet. I ordered the plans on the the 7th and received them on the 11th of Feb 04. I've been reading and rereading them. This is my first attempt at building a boat of any kind. I'm looking forward to the experience. I plan to build the D5 and power it with a 2.5 ...