Flying Saucer Build

[miyot]

Flying Saucer set up.

[BarnacleMike]

Congratulations! Looks like you're off to a great start!

[travis24]

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

[mdweber]

Looks great! Are you going gusset-less?

[miyot]

Looks great! Are you going gusset-less?

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.

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

[gdcarpenter]

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'

[miyot]

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

[mdweber]

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!

[miyot]

Thanks mdweber. Its a Carolina Flaired Sportfisherman. The design is the Ocracoke. Here are some update pics.

[Mojo]

Looking good mate!

What are you thinking for an engine?

Cheers
Mojo

[miyot]

Looking good mate!

What are you thinking for an engine?

Cheers
Mojo

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.

[BarnacleMike]

Looks like you're making great progress! Congratulations!

Are you building it to standard length, or are you stretching it?

[miyot]

Looks like you're making great progress! Congratulations!

Are you building it to standard length, or are you stretching it?

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.

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

[Cabron]

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

[miyot]

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