JEM Watercraft

Gunnels and thwart are now stained and the first coat of Spar urethane is on and curing. That is some smelly stuff. I'd suggest a well ventilated area. I am thinking of taking her out this weekend and chasing some fish. I'll have to post some more pictures soon.

Grant

Chuck, I've been on the fence about painting it. If I'do it over I wouldn't have used cheap plywood and paid the extra money but who knew I could build a boat? It did give me fits with hull shape. This all started with getting some plans off the Internet. What a fun way to spend a few bucks. I am su...

So I got to see some photos and video of the first trip and noticed the bow was riding a bit high. Almost out of the water at the base. I may have to try sitting further forward. I also might try loading the boat with an additional 50lbs and see how it goes. I think it will quiet the handling down. ...

Thanks Matt for the plans. I am impressed with the speed. I've only ever paddled large canoes and this just hauls butt. I took her out and pointed the bow into the wind and wasn't really hindered. I would have been dying with a full sized canoe and not been able to do it. Turns are super easy. The b...

Historic day today. I officially have a boat. She's still rough around the edges and needs finishing but I took her for a spin.

That was what I was thinking. I don't know what it is or where to get it but I think it might have merit.

I was wondering what the recommendation is for thwart attachment. I was thinking expoxying and two two inch stainless screws per side.

Matt that sounds about right. It might work with foam like they make surf boards out of.

Gunnel #2 is on and curing. Had to redo the scarf joint as it was half dry and failed under its own weight while I was sanding on it. All is back on track now.

Matt, After building a boat I was thinking about a paddle board and how it might be really easily done. What if you had a laminated layers of foam board insulation and okume horizontally with the wood cut to dimension beforehand. The foam could be cut to match the wood shapes as theywould already pr...