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Thanks Tim, I was not aware of this option from Jamestown Distributors. I've had pretty good luck with them so far.

One of the first lessons I learned was not to spend a lot of money on items that I was unsure of. I purchase everything as I go which allows me to budget for the build and avoid piling up any debt. It also reduces the likelihood that I am going to buy something I either don't need, is the wrong item...

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Sometimes I think I want to build at night. But of course the neighbors and the HOA wouldn't take to that too kindly. But man, it's just blazing outside. Anyway, I started rough cutting out the prototypes / templates for the cabin sides.The originally poster board mock ups were pretty rough and I co...

Welcome to the forum Cody. You'll find plenty of people here to talk to and there are quite a number of us now building in Texas, some in your area.

Like Bill said, the build process for these boats is essentially the same, only the shapes are a bit different. And as far as prior boat building experience, most of us here started out that way so don't worry. I would also suggest that if you are waiting until the end of the year just so you can st...

I can't speak for the handling or the power requirements, but these boats were designed in a time when the average person was a bit shorter. Furthermore, what looks like plenty of room when first flipped starts looking a bit cramped when you start putting in the interior. Finally, there is no specia...

Yesterday, spent 20 minutes thinking through and measuring sizes for the head box Today, 10 minutes measuring plywood and determining if I have enough 12mm left to make the head box floor and a second partition. Tomorrow, who knows, but at the very least I'll make it to Wally World to pick up a few ...

And the most important thing is try and do something everyday if possible, even if only for 15 minutes. For example, yesterday was yard work day and garbage day, in addition to making dinner. All of this after working all day. But I spent 15 minutes sanding some parts for the seat boxes on my boat. ...

Looking fresh Billy. It appears you are doing a great job. However, all this sanding makes me wonder if I really want any exposed wood!!

I’m not known for my end of day clean up skills. Throw it all on the boat and I know where it is. I can’t find a dang thing if I hide it in drawers and cabinets. Occasionally the clutter slows down production so I throw out all the scape wood thats hard to part with. Matt B Sounds like me, Every fe...

BillJ wrote:Matt,

You guys that can constantly stick with a project for year after year amaze me. You must definitely have boating in your blood.

BillJ

I think what happens is that we decide to build these beauties, it takes a bit longer than we thought, and we don't want to give up.

Carl, https://www.wholesalemarine.com/ is good if they have what you need. My order arrived the next day (I'm only a couple of hundred miles from them) and although there was a problem with the order someone answered the phone and it was resolved then and there. Yes, I've dealt with them before. An...

Well the flip up seat box extensions have been completed (assembly wise anyway) and sanded and stained. Unfortunately the hinges I ordered from marinepartsdepot.com did not arrive. I received someone else's order!! Tried contacting them but no go. Internet says this place is a terrible place to do b...

Wow, how cool is that? Really awesome to see a big boy get finished. And a cabin cruiser to boot.Very nice work. Thanks for sharing.