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When can I build one?

Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 10:09 am
by Warmouth
This looks like the boat I've been looking for for years. Any idea of when plans will be available?

Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 10:16 am
by jem
I'm revising a couple things.

I don't have assembly instructions but it's the same as the Wadefish. If you want the drawings for this boat with the wadefish instructions, I can sell them . Email me.

Fiberglass on inside?

Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 2:18 pm
by Warmouth
Do I need to fully sheath the interior with fiberglass if I use Okoume?

Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 2:27 pm
by jem
I recommend you do if using 4mm or less thick ply.

Re: Fiberglass on inside?

Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 3:21 pm
by Oldsparkey
Warmouth wrote:Do I need to fully sheath the interior with fiberglass if I use Okoume?
Not sure what Matt will say but remember it is nothing but wood and water rots wood , no matter what it is. (Exceptions are the oily woods , Cedar , Redwood and the one that last forever .... Cypress) .
Just a natural occurrence with boats and Okoume does not fall into the one area I listed , might not be for 10 years but sometime it will happen. :evil:

I would epoxy saturate it to stop any water from getting into it and if needed then glass it for security and strength.

Chuck.

Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 4:10 pm
by jem
There are strength issues with regard to the internal framing and supporting a cockpit. So I stand by my original advice. I do hedge toward safety.

Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:05 pm
by Warmouth
I'm probably getting ahead of myself and this will be covered in the instructions. I'll definitely go with your recommendations. I want it to be lightweight, but I also want to have confidence in it in the surf and rocky rivers(not whitewater of course).

Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 4:49 pm
by AustinPynes
Bluefin looks interesting.

What would be best for the surf? Bluefin or Wadefish 2.0?

AustinPynes
SwampGirl Complete and fished.

Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 6:11 pm
by jem
Wadefish

Re: Prototype Bluefin 12; 12' fishing SOT

Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 6:12 am
by PiratePete
Hi Matt

How are the plans going for this boat??