Well I recently found myself with a bunch of spare time and lacking excuses so I decided to go for it. I don't have the talent, skill, knowledge, nor experience that many of the builders on this forum have, but what I lack in intellect and experience I plan to compensate by building at a snail's pace!
I have cut out the molds (using MDF molds at all stations and none of the actual bulkheads), transom, clamping boards and stringers. (I'll post a picture later, once I figure that out). Just ordered the epoxy supplies. Plan to cut out the side and bottom panels until those arrive and I can start gluing.
Just wanted to introduce myself to the forum and get a topic started because I know I will have many questions. Right off the bat, I have reviewed several build threads and don't see that builders are notching the stringers to set the station locations. I plan on notching the stringers for this purpose. Is there a downside I'm missing?
Thanks,
Scrappy
FS19 in Sherwood, OR
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Re: FS19 in Sherwood, OR
Welcome to the forum Scrappy. You'll get good advice and support here, and we'll enjoy following your build.
Currently building Jacques Mertens ST21 "Skinnydip". Boating adventures: Splash testing and using 'Skinnydip, as a basis of further building refinement; Adams 44’ sailing sloop "Great Sandy" (cruising and maintaining); Iain Oughtred Feather Pram "Mini Dip" (building); Jacques Mertens R13 "Wood Duck" (built and due for maintenance).
Re: FS19 in Sherwood, OR
Welcome to our Builders Forum Scrappy!! You will receive good support & guidance from the membership!! Again, welcome, Jeff
Re: FS19 in Sherwood, OR
I don't see any down side to notching the stringers other than that locks in the bulkhead placements at that spot. I didn't notch the LB22 stringers to allow myself some fiddle room. I did notch the SK14 stringers. I think either way works, really.
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Re: FS19 in Sherwood, OR
Thanks Dougster.
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Molds and transom stacked in the garage.
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Nice work Scrappy!!! Jeff
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Re: FS19 in Sherwood, OR
Welcome to the Forum and congratulations on your decision to embark on a boat building project. Especially the FS 19! I’m a fan of course because I built one for my brother and have spent many hours in, on, under and all around it. I think you will enjoy the process and I know you will enjoy the result.
If I can be of help in any way, please do not hesitate to contact me. There is a build thread of the one that I built that may be of interest to you as you get to different steps along the way. If you see something and it’s not clear what I did reach out to me and I’ll try to remember for you.
Best wishes on your boat building adventure,
Jordy Evans
If I can be of help in any way, please do not hesitate to contact me. There is a build thread of the one that I built that may be of interest to you as you get to different steps along the way. If you see something and it’s not clear what I did reach out to me and I’ll try to remember for you.
Best wishes on your boat building adventure,
Jordy Evans
Re: FS19 in Sherwood, OR
Welcome scrappy! I am a rookie here on the forum as I am on my first build but I can tell you the support here is great and the information share is unmatched! Ask away as you go. Many here have the answers and get right back to you. Good luck with the build and enjoy the process!
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Some of the builders here have been working on their projects for years. I'm sure you'll fit right in.
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