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I believe the ski tow and malahini use the same frames, the malahini is just stretched a bit. It is rather flat at the transom.

Very nice Carl. glad you found and fixed your mistakes. Easier now then later.

She's a beauty. Looks great in the water. Now, go have lots of fun.

Aussie, She is stunning! When does she hit the water?

Biss, she is beautiful. I can't believe you are done already! Have a blast on Monday.

Welcome Ross. I'm sure you and your Dad will have a great time building the boat. Sorry, but I don't have a link for you. Be sure you read and reread Boatbuilding with plywood. Great source of information.

I like your interior ideas. The mock ups are great. I'll have to steal that when I get to doing my interior. I have ideas in my head, but don't know if they will work.

Glad to here it Bill. She must look great. Let's see some pics!

Just a thought Carl, but why not get a 2x10 or 2x12 and cut your curve.. Put your laminations between the two cuts and clamp everything together? or just use one side and clamp to it instead of blocks?

Welcome. Many of us here have little or no experience. It is doable. Get boat building with plywood book. Study up and get started.

Moeller says to allow for expansion in all directions. For my tank (a 19 gallon bow tank) that is about 1". I have 1/2" neoprene pad under the tank and I cut strips of the same pad to place under the straps. It takes about 1 month for the expansion at which point I expect the padding to be mostly co...

Many builders here have used donor boats for various parts. Considering the cost of and availability of hardware, $1000 probably isn't too bad. Does it have a usable engine and transmission? If so, even better.

Carl: Sorry, I can't be much help on the fuel tanks. I'm sure you will figure it out though. I was researching bilge vents and blowers yesterday and came across your discussion on another forum about what you are planning. Have you come up with any thoughts or solutions?

Jim, nice work. Raising the construction frame is almost a necessity in my opinion. I raised mine and still had difficulty getting under the hull.

Looks really nice. I like the transom bands. I also thought people had trouble getting insurance through Hagerty. I think many use State Farm.