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Just joined from Panama City FL. The wife and I are thinking of building the Goliath. Joined this to read and learn from others.

Welcome aboard...glad to have you here!

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Bill

I told my wife we needed a three-car garage for my projects...she told me to ask her for permission next time before I buy a house.
http://www.unitybuild.net

Welcome! Looking forward to your build.

Bill

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Mini -Tug, KH Tahoe 19 & Bartender 24 - There can be no miracle recoveries without first screwing up.
Tahoe 19 Build

Reds; I'm about two weeks away from launching my Titan (similar to the Goliath )
It's been a fun build for me but I have to say not a cheap project. I'll have complete costs figured out by launch time and will post if anyone is interested.
You can follow my build here under "Progress on the Titan"
Doug

Went driving around yesterday in rural areas. We found a few local Saw Mill operators for a possible wood supply. We have plenty of Willow Oak (Red Oak) on our property. We are going to Apalachacola tomorrow to se if we can find any old junk boats for possible hardware and used wood supply & ideas, possible a engine...

Red oak is the wrong wood see if you can find some white oak growing on your place red oak has tendency to rot. and not good boat wood. but it is your boat you can build with anything you want. also any wood you cut and process from your trees will have to be dried if air drying it can take years. kiln drying takes shorter time but you can over dry. my 2 cents worth

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Don't be afraid to attempt anything. You might surprise your self in the attempt.
http://www.facebook.com/Home.Made.Boat.Building
Modified Jubilee-"Wild Flower" 40' house boat
14' Mr John-Wild Flower 2
32' Supper Huck- Wild flower 3

Rod H

Thanks for the advice, we listen to others that is why I am here... to learn.

Here is info on what woods that are good for building boats per Glen-l
http://www.glen-l.com/wood-plywood/bb-chap5.html
http://www.glen-l.com/wood-plywood/bb-c ... ml#species

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Don't be afraid to attempt anything. You might surprise your self in the attempt.
http://www.facebook.com/Home.Made.Boat.Building
Modified Jubilee-"Wild Flower" 40' house boat
14' Mr John-Wild Flower 2
32' Supper Huck- Wild flower 3

Rod H