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I just got every thing reorganized to get going on my boat. A ton of stuff put upstairs to make room and everything ready to go. Then POOF! My lease gets cancelled and I have to move. I puts me 6 weeks behind but hopefully be done by May. Just had an epic 2 weeks of moving. Now getting everything re...

OK. I read the instructions and I see why layout boards are needed but the instructions for first timers are sorely lacking. To finish the instructions to my understanding I will continue. Fasten the frame components to the layout board. Then attach the frame. This will allow precise attachment of t...

Thanks everyone. I'm going think hard about the white oak. I may go to mahogany. Also easier on planer blades.

I have been reading about bonding issues with epoxy and white oak. I seen it mentioned but never explained. I am planning on using white oak so I would like to what the issue is and how to prevent or alleviate it. If it is to insidious or difficult I may consider using mahogany instead. Thanks for a...

The Wild Cat is a "whole lotta boat"! It is gorgeous. I think I'll stick to the 18. The power upgrade alone is probably a budget breaker. Outboard engines are getting soooo expensive. Hard to find used twin sets. The ones you find are 250 and 300 hp.

Jeff

Thank you for your input. I know they are symmetrical. Just hoping they would be consistent to show orientation on the boat.

Jeff

I was going to build the Hell Cat but decided to go to the Aqua Cat. I figured if I'm going to spend the time I'm going to do it right. This boat will be out in Cape Hatteras area. Lots of Sound running and some near shore ocean fishing. It will take some pounding. I am planning on doubling up the t...

I have been pouring over the plans, instructions, and every detail given on the plans for the Hell Cat. I am still confused as to the orientation of the plans. Are the patterns forward looking aft or aft looking forward. My impression so far is forward looking aft. I just need to be absolutely sure ...

I am a true believer that you can take it with you. I have seen, although not often, a boat being towed behind a travel trailer. I have a 31 foot Airstream that weighs about 7100 pounds loaded. I boat would be a 16 foot Hell Cat with twin 50 hp Yamaha 4 strokes. They weigh about 265 each. So the who...

If I bought one I won't tell anyone I had one.

I'm new at this but awhile back I was talking to a person who had built several boats. I was, and still am, intimidated by the proposition of accurately cutting out the plywood panels. He told me just clamps it in place and uses a router with a trim bit to cut it out. If this is possible can some ex...

I saw a really nice jig setup for a circular saw . Basically setting the circular saw at 6 degrees above zero degrees with the saw perpendicular to the floor ( or at 84 degrees precisely). The saw rides on a guide that holds the blade just touching the edge of the jig. With the jig five feet wide yo...

I saw a really nice jig setup for a circular saw . Basically setting the circular saw at 6 degrees above zero degrees with the saw perpendicular to the floor ( or at 84 degrees precisely). The saw rides on a guide that holds the blade just touching the edge of the jig. With the jig five feet wide yo...

Thanks Weller, I hope to tap so of that expertise here and on this form as well. I've had many hobbies but never this enthusiastic about getting started on this on. I can tell many ate skeptic that I can do it but that said that when I want to go to medical school. That skepticism will make me an ev...

Hi, My name is Jeff. I have been driving by all the boat works around here looking at all the huge 50 and 60 foot sport fishers they build here and wondering what is must be like to build boats. Now I have my chance. This area is rich with boat build history and fishing in general. I love living her...