Flying Saucer Build
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Flying Saucer Build
Flying Saucer set up.
- BarnacleMike
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Congratulations! Looks like you're off to a great start!
-Michael
"How long does it take to build a boat? Until it's finished" — yours truly
Blog (Utility & Zip): http://barnaclemikeboats.blogspot.com/
Website of Boat Photos: https://michaelsmaddox.wordpress.com
"How long does it take to build a boat? Until it's finished" — yours truly
Blog (Utility & Zip): http://barnaclemikeboats.blogspot.com/
Website of Boat Photos: https://michaelsmaddox.wordpress.com
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I remember that stage! Keep up the great work and have fun with your build. Any questions just ask many inspiring minds on this site.
Travis
Travis
It's like anything you Build. You have to be Patient.
Measure Twice, cut Once.
Keep em Alive ! Vintage & Antique outboards
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Measure Twice, cut Once.
Keep em Alive ! Vintage & Antique outboards
https://waterhogsworks.com/
Re: Flying Saucer Build
Looks great! Are you going gusset-less?
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I may put gussets on. I used half lap joints. I'm just not in the mood to fool with them right now. I started the build last Monday and I'm on a push to plank the boat. I may add them after turnover. I lowered the transom an eighth of an inch today that took out a slight dip in the keel. I have installed the chine logs today as well. The chines took longer than I had planned as I had trouble locating their position on the stem.mdweber wrote:Looks great! Are you going gusset-less?
The plans give their approx. location but they would not fall there and maintain a fair curve. Anyhow I settled on a spot and got them fastened. Tomorrow I'll install the sheer clamps and begin fairing. A bearding line and accurate chine location would have saved a lot of time. Thanks for all the nice comments.
Dave
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For what it's worth, I went with gusset less half lap joints on the frames on my ZIP and she's still holding together! With half lap joints you essentially have a 2 ply plywood gusset built into the joint since the lapping pieces are perpendicular to each other.besides, it looks 'cleaner' 

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Thought I'd throw in a pic of my last build. I'll continue posting progress pics of the Flying Saucer as well. It is the Ocracoke 24
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Wow! That boat is beautiful!!!! What is the design.
I knew you must have built a boat before when you said it only took you a week to get where you are.
Looking forward to seeing your progress!
I knew you must have built a boat before when you said it only took you a week to get where you are.
Looking forward to seeing your progress!
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Thanks mdweber. Its a Carolina Flaired Sportfisherman. The design is the Ocracoke. Here are some update pics.
Re: Flying Saucer Build
Looking good mate!
What are you thinking for an engine?
Cheers
Mojo
What are you thinking for an engine?
Cheers
Mojo
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Thanks Mojo. I believe I'll put a 25 hp Merc on her. I looked around some and could not find a short shaft with controls. So its the Long shaft Merc. 4 stroke.Mojo wrote:Looking good mate!
What are you thinking for an engine?
Cheers
Mojo
- BarnacleMike
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Looks like you're making great progress! Congratulations!
Are you building it to standard length, or are you stretching it?
Are you building it to standard length, or are you stretching it?
-Michael
"How long does it take to build a boat? Until it's finished" — yours truly
Blog (Utility & Zip): http://barnaclemikeboats.blogspot.com/
Website of Boat Photos: https://michaelsmaddox.wordpress.com
"How long does it take to build a boat? Until it's finished" — yours truly
Blog (Utility & Zip): http://barnaclemikeboats.blogspot.com/
Website of Boat Photos: https://michaelsmaddox.wordpress.com
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Hey BarnacleMike, It will be standard length. I have an older trailer it will fit and I didn't have the lumber for the stretched version. Although I'm trying to do a good job, I'm not building it like the other guys are. It will be sort of a beater boat. I'm using up the materials left over from my last build so it has lots of different wood in her. I have enough paint, screws, lumber, etc to build the boat. But its all left over scrap pieces. But it is good wood.BarnacleMike wrote:Looks like you're making great progress! Congratulations!
Are you building it to standard length, or are you stretching it?
I intend to put a windshield on it with just enough roof to cover two passengers. A two seater bangabout fish and utility. The forward end will be decked but the aft end open. A little protection because I'll use her a lot during the winter months. Thanks for the nice comment. Don't get me started, I'm long winded.
Dave
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Looks great. You do build fast.
How about a couple pics of your other boat? I would love to
see it greater detail.
Cheers.

Josh
How about a couple pics of your other boat? I would love to
see it greater detail.
Cheers.

Josh
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Cabron wrote:Looks great. You do build fast.
How about a couple pics of your other boat? I would love to
see it greater detail.
Cheers.
Josh