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here is a few photos I took previous, and today after gluing the two halves of the hull together .. there are more photos posted in the tugg-along 16 section............that I listed previous..........Wayne Conklin-(flordia boy)

Thought I'd be the first to post. Really nice work.

Now that I've seen part of the plans and can compare, it's clear that the additional 2 feet on the 18' is allocated to deck space. The wheel houses on both are the same size. The 16' has a very small aft deck, so I think you'll appreciate the additional space.

You mentioned that you're doing something different with your cabin. What are you plans?

Have a great time in the keys and see you back after.

Richard

We'll be watching...

Where are you going in the Keys?

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Wow - these builds have become quite popular.

Welcome to the group.

dave

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

I didn't get anything done today....just made plans for tomorrow's work....( on the boat)..I will be finishing up my motor well.and other supports......we are going to Islamorada key....I have a friend that has a timeshare there, and they offered it to us for a week....(free)....in return for some things I did for them....he has a marine business in N.Y......He helped me when I went in business a few yrs ago.....I spent approx 10 yrs installing a/c systems on boats....throught central ny state/ the thousand islands/ & Hudson river.....

Doesn't look like much to me.

Last time I was on Islamorada was escorting a bunch of scouts to the sea base. I was on crutches with a broken ankle but still went snorkeling, sailing and other scout stuff. Great place with a lot of good memories.

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

I've not spent time there....just buzzing through to get to the bottom,Big Pine or Marathon.

I have spent time on Key Largo,and will spend a week there (Key Largo) on March Spring Break

The tug will be cool in those areas....esp on Fla Bay side

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today I installed the temporary form #3......glued the fwd reinforcments....p&s, also glued the front piece and butt block......Its starting to look like somthing...Wayne

She's taking shape. You'll be stitching soon.

You won't need the form #3 when you're wiring the sides to the bottom. I put mine in after I was done stitching, but before I started filleting. You might find the form a bit in the way when you're attaching the sides, but it certainly isn't a bad thing.

Richard

richard.............thanks for the suggestion.... I will be stiching the sides on in approx 8-10 days....this project is taking a little vacation to the fl. keys first !!!! I'm basicly all ready to start....so when I get back....LOok out......today I was working on some small details/clean-up...and started to design/fabricate an actual stem for the front....we'll see if I can make it work...I feel the front could use a little extra support.....so we'll see....later
Wayne

Last week I started the stitchin with the help of a couple of friends....one obeys ok, the other wants it done his way....so I waited a couple of days....tore it back apart....and started over....following the directions!!!...I had to order more stitchin wire because.....the new came today...I have it...going correctly and all by myself...there alot of extra time getting things aligned, but after today its looking like a boat...I'll finish the stitchin...tomorrow, unless somthing unexpected happens... wayne c.

going to try to post a couple of new pix.........got the sides on, now working on aft hull..........Wayne

another pix..........Wayne

Wayne,
Looking good!!! I'm beginning to wonder if you and Richard aren't the same person. Well, since cold weather has slowed his work down you are now in the hot-seat. With your climate I see no reason why you shouldn't be finish by, say February. Thanks for the update.

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Nicely done Wayne,

She looks great. You've gone three dimensional now and it only gets better from here.

Richard