SCULL BOAT BILL OF MATERIALS

The following list of materials is intended to be a general guide only. Before ordering any materials, the text and plans should be checked for possible options. All lumber listed as 1" stock is to be standard "lumberyard four-quarter" material which when finished may vary to somewhat less or slightly more than 3/4" in thickness. All widths are NET and all lengths allow for cutting to fit. Grouping lumber and purchasing random-random material to resaw to the required size will result in considerable savings. All lumber used should be first grade free from shakes and knots. Although spruce (Sitka variety) and mahogany (dark red Philippine type) are called out in the listing, lumber typical to the locale and of similar types and weights may be substituted. All plywood (PW) is to be marine (MAR) or exterior (EXT) grade. The marine-type is preferable as the inner cores are solid and thus the panel has more structural integrity. Douglas-fir (DF) is satisfactory with the quality of the exposed faces of the veneer being designated by the letters "A" or "B". The "AA" grade panels are always preferable, however, "AB" grade is acceptable. All plywood should be a minimum of three plies. All fastenings should be bronze or hot dipped galvanized ferrous metal. Brass fastenings are not advised nor are the electroplated screws commonly sold in hardware stores. All screws are to be of the flat head type intended for wood. All nails are of the ring-type nail common to boat construction. Unless otherwise specified, all wood-to-wood joints are to be glued with a waterproof or highly water resistant glue such as plastic resin, resorcinol, epoxy, or other equivalent type used per the manufacturer's instructions regarding temperature, clamping requirements, curing time, and mixing method.
Abbreviations used are: Mah = mahogany; Sp = spruce: DF = Douglas-fir; EXT = Exterior.

ITEM MATERIAL NO. PCS SIZE
LUMBER:
Frames Mah or Sp ---- 1" x 1-1/2" x 19 Lin ft.
Cross Frames Mah or Sp ---- 1" x 1-1/2" x 10 Lin ft.
Deck Beams Mah or Sp ---- 1" x 2" x 7 Lin ft.
Transom Frame Mah or Sp 1
1
1" x 6" x 2'
1" x 3" x 2'-6"
Breasthook Mah or Sp 1 1" x 6" x 1'
Knuckle & Chine Mah or Sp 4 1" x 1" x 16'
Bottom Battens Mah or Sp 2 1" x 2" x 11'
Keel Mah or Sp 1 1" x 2" x 15'
Sheer Mah or Sp 2 1" x 1-1/4" x 16'
Strongback Mah or Sp 1 1" x 1-1/2" x 11'
Skeg Mah or Sp 1 1" x 4" x 3'
PLYWOOD:
Transom & Stem DF PW Ext AB 1 3/4" x 2' x 4'
Long Beam -
2 fwd parts &
1- Aft, & Frames
DF PW Ext AB 1 1/4" x 4' x 8'
Long Beam -
Aft part & aft
bottom planking
DF PW Ext AB 1 1/4" x 4' x 8'
Fwd Bottom
Planking & decking
DF PW Ext OR
MAR AB or AA
1 1/4" x 4' x 8'
Side Planking & Decking DF PW Ext OR
MAR AA or AB
2 1/4" x 4' x 8'

FASTENINGS for both models unless specified differently:

  • SCREWS: Flat head wood type, bronze or hot dipped galvanized iron.
  • 3/4" #8 Screws - 1 gross
  • 7/8" #8 Screws - 3 gross
  • 1" #8 Screws - 1 gross
  • 1-1/4" #8 Screws - 6 dozen
  • 1-1/2" #8 Screws - 6 dozen
  • 2" #10 - 10 total
  • NAILS: Ring type, Bronze or Monel
  • 3/4" #14= 1-1/4 pound
  • CARRIAGE BOLTS: Bronze or hot dipped galvanized
  • 1/4" x 3" - 1 required

GLUE: Epoxy - Approximately 1/2 gallon


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