Boat Builder Central

Like the lawyer shows used to say on TV " objection, asked and answered". :D Search the forums for " FS17 Console Placement ". All kidding aside though, for boats like the FS17 where dozens have been built, there are very few questions that have not yet been asked and usually an...

I am in the process of figuring out my chase tube routing and was wondering what would be the best location for the console (between what frames) :? . I will be picking up the pvc this weekend and hope to have all frames glued/glassed before Monday. Just want to make sure i bring chase tubes up in t...

WOW I actually remember my login info! Well I know it's been a while but decided to get back to some boat work after a verrryyy long break :doh: . I still visit the site from time to time to see everyone building and moving along. over the past few weeks I have -built a boat stand (on wheels) -flipp...

I have the last layer of rub rail and and spray rails glued. I also ordered the OB15 console CNC kit. Still have not installed the strakes/runners yet. I am not sure if i should go with the two i have built or the single strake down the middle like the plans show. Not sure if one is better than the ...

I ordered a CNC kit for the C 19 console. I plan to narrow and/or shorten it to fit the FS 17 if necessary. 3/8" meranti is $135 a sheet locally. I remember the console kit with included shipping was barely more than that but now I can't find the link to the pre-cut consoles or the page that s...

I am building an FS17 and my first plan was to build it with a tiller. Now I have decided to go center console. Now I am 2 sheets of plywood short to build the console. can I use non marine grade plywood to build the console? or should i stick with the meranti that the rest of the boat is made of? I...

On both my GV11 and OB19 I used 3/4" quarter round from home depot. I install it along the chine and it effectively acts like a reverse chine. It knocks the spray down and both boats are very dry. I installed it when the boat was still upside down on the cradle. Just started at stern and screw...

I have been working on the final layer of rub rail and will install it this weekend. I have also built two strakes that are 7 1/2 ft long. I plan on installing them 18in from the transom and 15in off center. I would like to install splash rails since I plan on using the boat around the Chesapeake ba...

shine wrote:smaller would be better, you don't want to walk around a wide console

Thanks. what size was your console? I still have not been able to find my console plans. Who should i contact to get another copy?