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Pirate,

Thanks, I'm going to check those links out.

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A secret to a good marriage is to have a quick mind and a slow mouth!!!

I took that for granted that this was going to be your approach, but wanted you to pass it along to others.

I wasn't going to use the frame to glue up at first. I clamped the plywood to the form to see how everything lined up, took it down and started thinking where and how I was going to do this. My saw horses are already tied up so to speak. Thought about the garage floor, but didn't want somebody coming in and stepping on it. Then the ole light blub went off.

OK, now I'm jumping ahead. Already thinking about the deck framing. Something I actually know a little about. The first thing, framing material. The plans calls for DF or mahogany. I haven't been able to find a local source for DF and think using mahogany for this would be a waste of good material. Any suggestions. BTW my deck is going to be removable, so in the future if I had to build another one that wouldn't be a problem.

Second thing, the plans call for 2' x 4' beams across the stations, then 1 1/4" x width to match members between them ( joists ). There is only three of them. The only thing I can think of for the 1 1/4" boards is to save weight? If thats the case I don't think it's worth the time to rip them down and I would rather have the extra 1/4".

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A secret to a good marriage is to have a quick mind and a slow mouth!!!

Well here is a suggestion. Look around for some of the 5/4" x 6" PT Pine decking materials. This is the type of stuff thats routered on the edges for good exterior decking materials. One issue has been with the new materials being used for PT these days and the compatibility with the hardware. So buyer beware and seek out the right decking fasteners, asking the guys doing these on any given day . There are some good square headed fasteners that we are using with a coarse thread on them.


Most of the time these boards are kiln dried #1 stuff and good to work with. We have used some of this material for redoing framing in the really old Simmons even though they were framed in mahogany ripped to size from Mr. Simmons.

Anyone home? Any updates, float tests, run tests? New drapes in the shop, carpet? You do realize some of us don't have a lot of time left.

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Dave

My Riviera build - the Midnight Cry Project

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Few things in the world measure up to the thrill and satisfaction of boating in a boat that you built.

Dave,

I hope that wasn't your meter, he just blew it up.



Sorry, I have been very busy. Between sewing the new drapes and installing the new garage floor one drop at a time ( no plastic for me) I haven't been able to work on the boat. Nice shorts BTW.

OK, can anyone tell me what it is?

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A secret to a good marriage is to have a quick mind and a slow mouth!!!

Duhhh, Wood!!!

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Dave

My Riviera build - the Midnight Cry Project

Video of Midnight in Action
Blog

Few things in the world measure up to the thrill and satisfaction of boating in a boat that you built.

UH,I don't know....he could be trying to trick us with some photoshoped photo!!

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Give the man a gold star. Dave, I hope your elbow and fingers are doing better. Mine still hurt just from reading about it.

Update pictures to follow shortly. As soon as I finish sewing the last pink flowery drape.

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A secret to a good marriage is to have a quick mind and a slow mouth!!!

You asked for it, you got it. Drum roll please.

I'm really pleased how the bow turned out. Not the best picture. Maybe I need to try that photostop thing pirate mentioned.

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I have the aft half of the bottom planking installed, trimmed and sanded flush. Hopefully, I will get the other piece on tonight.

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A secret to a good marriage is to have a quick mind and a slow mouth!!!

Grand - you have that thing looking might perty. But you fail to reveal what your scarf joints look like on the outside. You trying to hide something from us now!!

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Dave

My Riviera build - the Midnight Cry Project

Video of Midnight in Action
Blog

Few things in the world measure up to the thrill and satisfaction of boating in a boat that you built.

Yep the interior decorator made you walk the plank since you are taking so long on the boat!

You think it's prety now, wait until you see it painted pink. Now what is it about everyone wanting to know about my scarf joints? I quess y'all want to see how a pro does it. Wait a minute, I just hurt myself with that one.

OK, I'm back. No wait.

I will now share my secert with only those who promise to keep my secert. Now get your notepads out.

First, tape off and then apply peanut butter to joining members.

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Second, position the next piece into place and fasten with 706 nails.

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Third, you remove tape from joint. Excuse me for a moment. ( note to self, place tape on both sides of joint you big dummy )

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A secret to a good marriage is to have a quick mind and a slow mouth!!!

Class, I almost forgot to show you the finished product. The joint is right there between nails 345 and 346 on the top and nails 468 and 469 on the bottom.

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Just kidding. I will break out the sander tomorrow ( my favorite tool ) and we will see how it turns out.

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A secret to a good marriage is to have a quick mind and a slow mouth!!!