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Welcome Mike! As for changes in the more recent editions of Boat Building with Plywood I would suspect some of the newer adhesives may not be covered in the older editions. My copy dates from the mid seventies. I don't think wood has changed much since then, but epoxy glues and encapsulation techniq...

Boat Building with Plywood should be required reading for any beginning boatbuilder. You will have tons of questions, it will answer a bunch of them. Best wishes for your project!

Welcome Fisher50! There is an enormous amount of good information in this site. Check especially the sections on metal construction methods. Many of the forum members are experts in the field and have shared a plethora of information on the subject. Best wishes on your project, and ask lots of quest...

Welcome Wendell!

It's great to build the boat you want, but it may be even greater to build the boat She wants!

Best wishes with whatever you decide, and judging from the craftsmanship shown in your canoe, your boat will be a beauty for sure.

Welcome Chuck,

I've spent some happy hours on the Manatee River near where you are, Dad and Grandpa both wintered in Palmetto.

What boat are you thinking about?

Welcome Dave,

Best wishes for your project! Hoping you have a warm place to work, as it seems to be getting cooler here in Allen County!

Here's a link that may be handy: http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/education_safety/safety/boatwater/backyardboatbuilders.pdf The important thing to remember is that if you turn the helm hard over and have an excess amount of power on, there is the chance of capsizing. Could spoil your whole day. That's ...

Welcome Hondo!

My advice would be to first get the book, Boatbuilding with Plywood available from Glen-L on this website. Many of your questions will be answered there.

Prior post deleted by author, who realizes he is way out of his depth to try to advise on conditions of stability.

You may be able to set a 2 or 2 1/2 inch shim on top of the transom cutout and be just about right, depending on where the clamps land. If it's wood construction, I'd sand down a landing place, maybe drill for a few dowels to locate and glue up.

Good luck with the install!

Brian

As a dairy farmer, you already have the most important quality for the project.... no fear of work! Welcome aboard and ask any question you want, answers will come your way and some might even be helpful!

Typically, you want to set the motor so the anti-cavitation plate is flush with the bottom of the hull. That will put the centerline of a 13 in. prop about 7 inches below the hull. 20" shaft motor will be slightly long on a 17 in transom height, but not by much.

If planning to spray epoxies, please, please do your homework on the safety aspects. Some individuals become highly sensitized by exposure to the vapors. You only get one set of lungs, take care of them!

Welcome to the forum,

Check out the metal boats section, especially any post from Kevin Morin. Much good information there.

Welcome Steve!

A boat is simply a wooden box with no right angles. Best wishes with your project, all questions are welcome.