my project

[saddlemaker]

I thought some of you may like to see some pics of our boat that i made over the last while. Got it in some lakes last year and now getting rigged for salt water . Just installed two scotty downriggers, vhf radio, I am hoping to chase some salmon with this summer. It is 19 'long and powered by a 70hp 4 stroke outboard. It is strip built with recycled dougleas fir from our community water tower. Epoxy and fiberglassed inside and out.

 

[pinball90]

Nice boat!

 

[Sangster21]

Nice looking boat! How about some more details, design etc?
Alan

 

[Stosh]

Cool lines - looks like a small lobster boat.
How about some interior and stern/bow pictures.
Thanks
Stosh

 

[saddlemaker]

here are a couple more pics. Trying to get some more off of my phone. The hull is my own variation of an eastcoast oceanpointer. 19' 6" length 7'4" beam . strip built with 3/4x 1" strips. Probably over built

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[Fisherman Rob]

Great project! Pretty lines on that boat. Wood decks are beautiful. I assume you have a good palm sander!

 

[saddlemaker]

Way too m

Great project! Pretty lines on that boat. Wood decks are beautiful. I assume you have a good palm sander!

way too much sanding. That was probably the most tedious part. I have new appreciation for auto body guys and the finish they get. But am thankful for Makita and Porter Cable sanders

 

[Wild Bill]

Beautiful work of art!

 

[IronNoggin]

A true Thing of Beauty!!
What is it's speed range?

Wondering...
Nog

 

[tinboatrobb]

What a beautiful boat. You are quite the craftsman.

 

[saddlemaker]

40

A true Thing of Beauty!!
What is it's speed range?

Wondering...
Nog

40 klm per hour. not sure of range yet I have 2 -12 gal tanks. So far seems fairly easy on fuel.

 

[frayedknot]

That is one Beautiful boat !! nice job

 

[Rayvon]

Nice looking boat,west system epoxy I assume?Kind of reminds me of a "Bill Garden" design,Narrow,sharp entry,and fairly flat in the stern.Should cut through chop pretty well.

 

[wishiniwasfishin1]

Yeah, thats a great looking boat -amazing job. do you have pictures of the inside of the cabin?

 

[saddlemaker]

Nice looking boat,west system epoxy I assume?Kind of reminds me of a "Bill Garden" design,Narrow,sharp entry,and fairly flat in the stern.Should cut through chop pretty well.

I used https://www.aeromarineproducts.com/product-category/epoxy/. great product less $$ than west system

 

[Kildonan]

Wow! What a beauty that is. Incredible job.

 

[Filletandrelease]

That boat is just Cool. You should be proud.

 

[Clint r]

Very, very nice. You've got massive skills. What do you think you've got in it for hours?

 

[Redfisher]

Really like the lines on your boat. I too would love to see your interior. One of a kind classic.

 

[saddlemaker]

Thanks every one for your comments, Building a boat has been a dream of mine for a longtime. My boating experience has been very limited however I decided if I didn't start it would never happen. So it became my midnight project. Google was my best friend. Not sure of the hours as I didn't keep track. If my spare time had an hourly shop rate it would be far cheaper to buy a factory boat. In terms of dollars spent excluding power and trailer about $4000. Biggest expense was epoxy as the wood was almost free.
The interior is a basic v berth ,with storage underneath. Not ready for pics. I still have to make cushions for it. There is room for a" bucket" . Big enough for two guys to sleep out of the weather. Also working on a bimini top.