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T's GF12
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 12:32 am
by Prarie Dog
Got the plans today to build T's GF12 and gave them a look. Looks like a simple straightforward build. Got one problem, the transom and frames on this boat are half inch ply and the only half inch I can get here is Okume. I can get Meranti in all the other sizes but the supplier is out of half inch. Do you guys think the Okume is a good choice for the transom and frames or should I wait until I can get the Meranti. The supplier thinks he'll have it in August. If I needed much wood I would buy it from Joel but the freight is a killer on 6 sheets.
Re: T's GF12
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 7:03 am
by stickystuff
Well. the cost of okoume is higher but it is the top quality of all boat building wood. If your budget allows it I would get it. This will also make your hull a little lighter. Beautiful wood to work with. Its a shame to cover okoume up with paint. Love the natural finish of it.
Re: T's GF12
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 11:10 am
by gstanfield
Are you going through Straight up in Denver? They had some 1/2 meranti when I talked to them last, but that was a few months ago and I have no clue how steady their supplies are.
Re: T's GF12
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 12:03 pm
by Prarie Dog
Yes. And they are out. They said they won't get more until late August
Re: T's GF12
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 12:05 pm
by gstanfield
Well that sucks, but Okoume is good stuff from all I've read so you'll still be in the good
Re: T's GF12
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 12:11 am
by hockey52
T's thinking he needs to register on the forum so he can post stuff on this boat.
I could've swore I saw a post about there was no rush to build the GF12 and now they're disappointed they can't find the meranti.
Re: T's GF12
Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 11:44 pm
by Prarie Dog
Re: T's GF12
Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 11:52 pm
by gstanfield
Re: T's GF12
Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 12:15 am
by Prarie Dog
We were planning on mounting one of these on the K top.
Re: T's GF12
Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 1:23 am
by gstanfield
That'll work. Might increase draft a little though