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One more patient and I'm on my way.

I got a bucket of margarita mix for Saturday's taco bar. Right now I have strawberry, but looking for regular to bring as well.

Many have used white oak. I am using sapele. I think douglas fir is acceptable. I have to dig up my boat building with plywood book to be sure.

I think several have used biscuit joiners for their construction. Some have used Titebond III or similar glues as well. Frames should be made from solid lumber. Difficult to screw into edge of ply. Exterior is acceptable, but might have voids in unwanted places and marine does not.

I plan on doing my own upholstery as well. I have been watching youtube videos by Cechaflo. Lots of good instruction on making pleats.

Mark, I think how you attack the frames depends on what tools you are comfortable with. For me, I like using a router for a lot of wood work, so making templates from hardboard was the way to go. If you have a sanding table or prefer other tools maybe transfering the pattern to wood and cutting out ...

Ken, If you don't mind my puppy. you are welcome to stay with me in floating cabin 6.

Jenny: She is a beauty. Looks great in the water. The positive comments are well deserved.

Joel: I have mine flipped. I am trying to figure out the fairing for placing the deck. I'm a might confused. I'll get some input at the gathering in a couple of weeks.

Joshuab is right. That frame looks like it has a curve to it as will others as you move toward the stem. A straight edge from chine to keel will not work. You should use a piece of ply to follow the bends. It does appear you took too much of the outer edge of the keel and possibly the chine. I would...

Welcome Joel. Any idea what you would like to build?

Denon: She looks really nice. Your finish is amazing. I hope you post how you achieved it and what you didn't like using.

I will need a ride again this year.

Ray: I believe I still have mine. I'll let you know if I need one when I get home from work.

Mine is ordered.