Boat Builder Central

I liked the short deck option as well and the SK14 from Skiff Life, that I believe is the one pictured, was one of the reasons why. My set of plans included the short foredeck optional drawing. The rear of the foredeck lands on frame A. I can take a photo of the plan if you don't have the drawing, b...

Thanks Cape Man. I kind of expected being excited when I finished the build And I am very pleased with the boat and really look forward to seeing how it will perform. I didn't expect to be a little down because I don't have the boat to work on anymore. Guess I'm going to build another boat in a few ...

Finished this afternoon except for unidentified accessories. Naturally the weekend forecast is for rain all weekend.

Got a coat of paint on the deck last night and the hull graphic applied this morning.

Flipped and ready for topcoat. Thanks to BrianC for the clamp pad inspiration. I am now really glad I primed the top for paint before I flipped it to graphite.

Graphite layers completed and first coat exterior topcoat. Starting to feel like boating is near.

Thanks, that's nice looking work. Did you use a hole saw for the clamp pad holes. I enjoyed your launch video as well.

After a few months when I was unable to work on the boat, I have finally been able to get back to it. Got some primer on the top side this week and it feels like a milestone. Looks like I will need very little additional fairing. My motor clamp needs a thicker transom than the 3/4 inch. Does anyone ...

Sorry, been away from the forum for a while. That is a really nice looking SK!

Probably been noted here before but while sanding the inside corners of fillets this morning, I knew I needed a better way. A Dremel tool with flex shaft and one of the 5/8" drum sleeves makes neat and quick work of this job. And the sleeve proved to be long lasting.