Hey Jim, Not so fast!
Books are general, plans and instructions are specific. Isn't the Zip designed with full height/width frame members sandwiching a single gusset in the middle?
Tom
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- Thu Jan 21, 2021 8:12 am
- Forum: Small outboards
- Topic: Jim's Michigan Zip
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1491
- Wed Jan 20, 2021 5:03 pm
- Forum: Fasteners
- Topic: Mount transducer on wood utility/fishing boat
- Replies: 3
- Views: 84
Re: Mount transducer on wood utility/fishing boat
Referring to Ken's link, I mounted a P72 style transducer behind the fin on the bottom of trolling motor.
. Tom- Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:14 pm
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: Question about the breasthook position
- Replies: 10
- Views: 254
Re: Question about the breasthook position
I wrote too quick! Check your drawings. I bet the plan view of the breast hook shows the stem as a dashed line to give you the correct stem to breast hook relationship. Tom
- Sat Jan 16, 2021 5:22 pm
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: Question about the breasthook position
- Replies: 10
- Views: 254
Re: Question about the breasthook position
I agree with Bryan, too proud. A centerline drawn on the stem would extend through the breast hook and end at the top forward point of the hook. Tom
- Thu Jan 07, 2021 12:00 pm
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: seat backs
- Replies: 13
- Views: 614
Re: seat backs
Greg,
This is the diagram I used for seat geometry (that and my truck seat).
Tom
This is the diagram I used for seat geometry (that and my truck seat).
Tom
- Thu Dec 31, 2020 8:24 am
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: Riviera Build - Sacramento
- Replies: 9
- Views: 762
Re: Riviera Build - Sacramento
Ken,
The plans for the Tahoe call for notched stringers, so I notched them. I clamped the stringers together and did the layout work for frame spacing and cut the notches as pairs.
If your small scale plans call for notching, notch, if not, not.
Tom
The plans for the Tahoe call for notched stringers, so I notched them. I clamped the stringers together and did the layout work for frame spacing and cut the notches as pairs.
If your small scale plans call for notching, notch, if not, not.
Tom
- Sun Dec 13, 2020 2:39 pm
- Forum: Painting
- Topic: Sanding Grits,,,Finishes,,, Varnishes,,,Paints,,, that Wet Look,,,
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1216
Re: Sanding Grits,,,Finishes,,, Varnishes,,,Paints,,, that Wet Look,,,
Ken, Here are a couple of air compressor pictures. IMG_0705.jpeg 60 gallon, 3.7 HP, 230 V Painting and sanding are ok with caution according to the label on the front of the tank. IMG_0706.jpeg And I agree that the compressor doesn't care where the air goes after its compressed. My nail guns work be...
- Sun Dec 13, 2020 2:01 pm
- Forum: New Members, Please Introduce Yourself
- Topic: Long board for fairing
- Replies: 8
- Views: 378
Re: Long board for fairing
I have the one bluesman referenced, takes lots of air. I also have one of these https://www.harborfreight.com/17-inch-auto-body-hand-sander-1727.html . I used it as shown. If there is a next boat, I'll take the handle off and put on small handles at the ends so it can flex in the middle. If it works...
- Sat Dec 12, 2020 4:59 pm
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: Klondike Build
- Replies: 836
- Views: 273823
Re: Klondike Build
Steve, I'm in awe! I can see why your wife is getting interested. Has she said anything about adopting a son from Michigan?
Tom


- Sat Dec 12, 2020 4:55 pm
- Forum: Painting
- Topic: Sanding Grits,,,Finishes,,, Varnishes,,,Paints,,, that Wet Look,,,
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1216
Re: Sanding Grits,,,Finishes,,, Varnishes,,,Paints,,, that Wet Look,,,
I have a 60 gallon, single stage Sandborn air compressor. I use it with an air file. If the compressor cycles on three times, the starting capacitor blows.
If you're buying an air compressor for sanding get one for sanding, anything less will be a disappointment. Tom



- Fri Dec 11, 2020 11:02 am
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: Help needed working with Glen L plans
- Replies: 14
- Views: 871
Re: Help needed working with Glen L plans
Stephen,
I'm not familiar with the Chinook plans either, but if I had to bet, I'd bet the frame width is called out in the notes (upper right corner) on the small scale frames drawing (sheet 2?). How did I do, did I win?
Tom
I'm not familiar with the Chinook plans either, but if I had to bet, I'd bet the frame width is called out in the notes (upper right corner) on the small scale frames drawing (sheet 2?). How did I do, did I win?
Tom
- Wed Dec 09, 2020 1:23 pm
- Forum: Painting
- Topic: Sanding Grits,,,Finishes,,, Varnishes,,,Paints,,, that Wet Look,,,
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1216
Re: Sanding Grits,,,Finishes,,, Varnishes,,,Paints,,, that Wet Look,,,
Matt,
You stepped up from the "I can't believe how cheap this is!" sprayer at HF to something better. What was the something better? Was it good enough or do you need something better yet?
Tom
You stepped up from the "I can't believe how cheap this is!" sprayer at HF to something better. What was the something better? Was it good enough or do you need something better yet?
Tom
- Wed Dec 09, 2020 9:30 am
- Forum: Painting
- Topic: Sanding Grits,,,Finishes,,, Varnishes,,,Paints,,, that Wet Look,,,
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1216
Re: Sanding Grits,,,Finishes,,, Varnishes,,,Paints,,, that Wet Look,,,
I appreciate the discussion...akin to do you like chocolate cake or white cake, sheet or layer? How about sharing the recipes? For example? I see HVLP sprayers for $30 and over $1000. What's the difference? Almost nobody wants their final coat to look like it was applied with a mop. What sprayer sho...
- Tue Dec 08, 2020 8:15 am
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: Lee's Monaco utility build
- Replies: 327
- Views: 144261
Re: Lee's Monaco utility build
Lee, I used the "shooting plane" method, lay your plane on the bench and raise the board to be planed enough to line up with the plane iron, then plane to the line. A block plane works good for the job. The result is a square edge and the plane is short enough for the convex curves. Test fits are us...
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 5:24 pm
- Forum: Hankinson designs
- Topic: Tom's Tahoe
- Replies: 508
- Views: 189069
Re: Tom's Tahoe
You should take a break for the winter and visit Australia. It's summer here and OH! by the way, you could do my cockpit fit-out. :D :D :D Taking a break from winter is a great idea, we are just now getting ice on the water and I am already looking forward to warmer weather. :lol: :lol: I would lov...