Tahoe 23 project, Norway
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Tahoe 23 project, Norway
Greetings!
After studying the different models, I've decided to go for the 23 feet Tahoe. I really like the double cockpit up front, and the deeper freeboard compared to the 19 footer.
I'm working on finding a place indoors for the build, and I have a couple of alternatives. One of them is a lot better than the other, so i really hope I'll come to an agreement with the owner there.
When it comes to structure materials, I see most of you guys use mahogany for sheers, chine and battens, stem etc. solid mahogany is really expensive here, but I have good access to spruce. And I've seen some projects where spruce have been used. Is there any strength issues I should think of here? Or will the epoxy stiffen the wood so it wont be an issue?
Next step is to set up a budget, and then order the plans!
After studying the different models, I've decided to go for the 23 feet Tahoe. I really like the double cockpit up front, and the deeper freeboard compared to the 19 footer.
I'm working on finding a place indoors for the build, and I have a couple of alternatives. One of them is a lot better than the other, so i really hope I'll come to an agreement with the owner there.
When it comes to structure materials, I see most of you guys use mahogany for sheers, chine and battens, stem etc. solid mahogany is really expensive here, but I have good access to spruce. And I've seen some projects where spruce have been used. Is there any strength issues I should think of here? Or will the epoxy stiffen the wood so it wont be an issue?
Next step is to set up a budget, and then order the plans!
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Wasn't the biggest wooden airplane ever built made of Spruce? Sounds like a fine choice of wood for a boat.
Matt B
Matt B
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To answer you, yes spruce is a good material, have a look at the Glen-L Bill Of Materials for the Tahoe 23:
http://www.glen-l.com/designs/hankinson ... 3-bom.html
Some other recommended woods are Douglas Fir, African mahogany such as Khaya Ivorensis, Utile or Sipo, and white oak. You can also look at traditional boat building woods where you live, they should be a great choice for you too.
http://www.glen-l.com/designs/hankinson ... 3-bom.html
Some other recommended woods are Douglas Fir, African mahogany such as Khaya Ivorensis, Utile or Sipo, and white oak. You can also look at traditional boat building woods where you live, they should be a great choice for you too.
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Thanks for the material list. Makes it so easy to budgetPeterG wrote:To answer you, yes spruce is a good material, have a look at the Glen-L Bill Of Materials for the Tahoe 23:
http://www.glen-l.com/designs/hankinson ... 3-bom.html
Some other recommended woods are Douglas Fir, African mahogany such as Khaya Ivorensis, Utile or Sipo, and white oak. You can also look at traditional boat building woods where you live, they should be a great choice for you too.

Another alternative is aspen. Lots of it here.
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I'm reading the material list, and wondering what deck clamps is. Seems to be something else than deck battens? And I need 200 feet of it.
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Toivo,
Welcome to the forum. Deck clamps are the layer of boards running on top of the sheer clamps. The deck clamps provide support for the outboard edge of the deck. They are shown in the details on the template drawing.
Tom
Welcome to the forum. Deck clamps are the layer of boards running on top of the sheer clamps. The deck clamps provide support for the outboard edge of the deck. They are shown in the details on the template drawing.
Tom
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Thank you! How can that be as much as 150 feets? Are they gonna be laminated in very many layers?TomB wrote:Toivo,
Welcome to the forum. Deck clamps are the layer of boards running on top of the sheer clamps. The deck clamps provide support for the outboard edge of the deck. They are shown in the details on the template drawing.
Tom
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Re: Tahoe 23 project, Norway
I don't have my plans in front of me, but yes, there are several layers of deck clamps. Welcome to the forum! I'm currently finishing a Tahoe23. The plans will show them in cross section. If I recall, there are 4 layers up front and 3 layers aft of ~the windshield.
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I've followed your project, and she's turning out stunning! That's the look I'm going forBrad Tucker wrote:I don't have my plans in front of me, but yes, there are several layers of deck clamps. Welcome to the forum! I'm currently finishing a Tahoe23. The plans will show them in cross section. If I recall, there are 4 layers up front and 3 layers aft of ~the windshield.

Another thing in the material list. It says 1120 sq. ft. veneer and/or plywood for the hull and deck. I recon that is two layers of plywood and one layer of veneer combined? I.e. total amount of plywood and veneer?
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This is my inspiration for the interior. I really want this front cockpit single seat style where the front seats are kind of integrated in the deck plus cut out for easy access to the sofa behind 



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Toivo
Butch Barto's boat is good choice for inspiration.
Bill
Butch Barto's boat is good choice for inspiration.
Bill
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Is there a worklogg of his project somewhere? I'd like to see some pictures of the process!Bill Edmundson wrote:Toivo
Butch Barto's boat is good choice for inspiration.
Bill
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Toivo
Butch doesn't have a log on-line. But, if you check the link below, for the Tahoe that I built, it's the same process.
Bill
Butch doesn't have a log on-line. But, if you check the link below, for the Tahoe that I built, it's the same process.
Bill
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I've read your log already
Looks clean!
I'm measuring out the place I'm gonna build my boat. How wide are the widest part of the 23 foot?

I'm measuring out the place I'm gonna build my boat. How wide are the widest part of the 23 foot?
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Toivo
The beam is 6'9" or 2m. Another 2m would be nice. You can get by with a little less. But, it will add some challenges.
Bill
The beam is 6'9" or 2m. Another 2m would be nice. You can get by with a little less. But, it will add some challenges.
Bill
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