Doriboy Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Now I had everything cleaned up, it was time to start skinning. The bottom to be 9mm, the sides and top to be 5.5mm. I started by clamping the 9mm on and tracing round. Then I cut the shape out with the jigsaw, leaving a bit extra to be planed down into shape. I also planed the inner edge to an angle, to meet snugly with the other side. The bottom is made up of four different pieces. I then planed down all around the edge, and started with the 5.5mm on the sides, making sure that all of the skin joints are in different places so I don't create any weak spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Looking good. I always enjoy reading this type of thread. Thanks for sharing SABS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doriboy Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Looking good. I always enjoy reading this type of thread. Thanks for sharing SABS. Thanks mate no problem, glad you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doriboy Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Eventually the sides were skinned too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doriboy Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 ...and suddenly it starts looking like a boat again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doriboy Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Mocked up with my 10 bore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doriboy Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Next job was to seal all the inside by wetting out with the resin. I gave it two coats, applying the second whilst the first was still tacky to get a good bond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doriboy Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Very pleased with how my joints came together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy baxendale Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Great stuff - keep the pics coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10gaugewannabee Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 nope sorry i know i should not be, but i am loving this thread, shotguns and kayaks alll i need now is half naked mermaids and i am all the way beautiful little thing you have there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doriboy Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Starting to rough out the decking Then painting the underside of the deck And then the inside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doriboy Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Everything was given a minimum three coats of paint and the foredeck went on. And on with the rest of the decks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Looking really good hate to think how many hours you've put into it so far Is there any parts left from the original punt ? Great work Really good of you to post your project All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doriboy Posted February 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Cheers Of its hard to say how many hours really, all I can say is A LOT! I've worked on it every day since the 1st Sept, the plan being that it will be ready for 1st Sept 2015, giving me a year to complete it. As I'm sure you know there is just as much work, if not more in fitting it out, as there is getting it to this stage. The only truly original bits are the keelson and chine logs. I did reuse the stem and stern blocks too, but these were heavily modified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doriboy Posted February 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 With all the decks on the next stage was to glass it. Wetting out the wood (as I did on the interior) with proper epoxy resin adds massive strength, to add to this I covered the exterior with woven strand matting. Unfortunatley this it where I made a massive schoolboy error buy not covering the floor of the shed, oops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doriboy Posted February 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 (edited) Just found this company making and selling similar ones for £2300 http://www.topsail.co.uk/boat.php?refnum=1777 Edited February 24, 2015 by Doriboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guttersnipe Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Yeah but you've got so much more - scabs and blisters for one I'd guess, I've really enjoyed reading this thread and thanks for sharing. I look forward to following your continued progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Punt gunning or a shoulder gun from a punt is on the bucket list i think. I really want one, always wanted to make a boat but wouldn't have anywhere to take it. Are many wildfowling clubs accepting of punt gunners? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlistairB Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Love this thread, it's fascinating. AB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doriboy Posted February 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Yeah but you've got so much more - scabs and blisters for one I'd guess, I've really enjoyed reading this thread and thanks for sharing. I look forward to following your continued progress. Yep got a pretty decent scar on my left hand from being careless with the saw Punt gunning or a shoulder gun from a punt is on the bucket list i think. I really want one, always wanted to make a boat but wouldn't have anywhere to take it. Are many wildfowling clubs accepting of punt gunners? I wasn't aware that there were any costal clubs that didn't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doriboy Posted February 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Once the bottom and sides had received their coats of resin, she was flipped over again and the deck got the same treatment. Then began the most awful job of all, sanding the exterior.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 (edited) Sanding fibreglass, ugh. I hatted doing that and I was only taking the paint off. Hope your ready to itch for weeks Looking good though Edited February 24, 2015 by shoot and be safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doriboy Posted February 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Sanding fibreglass, ugh. I hatted doing that and I was only taking the paint off. Hope your ready to itch for weeks Looking good though You're not wrong, it's the most god awful stuff, the dust gets all up your nose and in your throat, even with a mask on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doriboy Posted February 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Eventually the sanding was done, which was so bad and took so long, I can't even tell you. Painting, although a very boring job, is very satisfying once it's done, as it's the first time it really starts to look like a punt again. I also added the rubbing strake. Obviously here the paint is wet so looks glossy, once it's dry it goes matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Hi Wonderful to see it come together from a ugly old duck to a Swan Work of pure passion 😀😃 Are you going to put a drain bung in the floor ? Brilliant thread All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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