GA30 in Silverton Oregon

[Todd j]

I built the hull from hydrotech, and everything else from okoume.  like said above.  Hydrotech is heavier, I used on the hull.  That's not to say I didn't use bits for small stuff that was laying around, but I bought nothing except okoume for the above deck stuff.  My supplier when asked gave me the various weights of the sheets by comparison.  1/4" okoume was 7 pounds lighter per sheet than hydrotech.  I didn't weigh it, I'm not convinced it could be that much lighter.  It is a featherweight, super light stuff!
  It should be noted that aquateck is for use above the waterline and not intended for below the waterline.

[rhenryinoregon]

I will be trying to post video as I make progress on my GA. Today seems to be a learning process as I’ve made several failed posts. Hopefully this will go through and is more introduction than anything. I’m looking forward to this little journey.

[json]

Upload your videos to youtube and then embed or post a link here, youtube players make viewing a snap, as well as uploading and managing them in general. Guys like me who have a mac or iphone users won't be able to view a windows media file...

[Brian.Dixon]

Login at Facebook and attach the video file to a message in my inbox ... from there, I can host the video on my web server and/or post it to the Glacier Boats of Alaska Facebook page ... easy shmeazy...

My Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/glacier.boats.of.alaska

Brian

[rhenryinoregon]

Thanks. I’ll try the you tube option first as it will be more easily available to other folks.

[rhenryinoregon]

Video #1!  I think.

https://youtu.be/vqM8vv_12_4

Please don’t laugh at my platform. It’s actually coming together pretty well.

[json]

Wow. You are set up. Don’t overthink it, just go. Start gluing things. Thanks for the video, cool to see how others are building. You have more than enough to get rolling. Can’t wait to see a video series evolve. I meant to do that and got lazy so hope you have more luck than me

[Todd j]

Are you not using lvl for the jig?  Can you elaborate on your plan?  I’m interested in what you have going on, but I didn’t follow it from the explanation in the video.  Thx

[Brian.Dixon]

Sweet idea on the YouTube video blog!  I subscribed!  looks like you've got a nice boat detailed out and are ready to rock ... I'm looking forward to seeing your progress!

Brian

[rhenryinoregon]

I’m continuing on but with hiccups. My wife left her job because repeated Covid exposures were causing us to be constantly quarantined, so we’re a one-income family for the moment. I have some supplies stockpiled but didn’t make it up for the wood purchase yet - had to let the dust settle and do some financial prioritization. Once we decided food and heat were less important than building the boat, I was able to start up again. Some questions on the platform: it’s not LVL, instead I glued up my own wood I-beam from 2x6’s and OSB webbing. I’ll show a cross section. It’s very stout, straight and will be sufficient. Casters are on and it’s supported mid-section. I’m about to square it up. Heavy bolts hold the legs to frame and the casters are set.  I’ll go take some photos. I noticed another builder had used TJI joists for the frame and it worked well, so that’s my logic. I still need to do a little cleaning!

[Djeffrey]

Send me a private message with your mailing adresss. I have a few leftovers that might help a fellow builder. Not a lot but every little bit helps.

[Brian.Dixon]

Nice!  Looks very strong too, which means no sag problems

[rhenryinoregon]

https://youtu.be/K2siTl87Rhg

Here’s a video update on the platform.

[rhenryinoregon]

Bought wood yesterday, didn’t get anything done today. Plan to work on the boat tomorrow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iGBXm3i3Q4&feature=share

[rhenryinoregon]

Today I got the epoxy cabinet built today. Made completely of scrapped or repurposed wood and hinges and stuff. Insulated it with foam padding - sort of minimal but it might be okay. The heat source is a seed bed warmer. I’ll see how it works.

https://youtu.be/oXXmST4qfWk