deny essex Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 (edited) You could say a DIY boat I made for my son and buddy for pike fishing, although my trade was glassfibre moulding this boat was made without a mould other than a fluted panel mould in a space about 12footx7foot. The dinghy is 8 foot 9 inches long, 49 inch beam, 16 inches of freeboard, bottom is semi flat to allow for shallow water use and ease of banking. Size consideration was to fit on top of his mits L200 (which also has a Deny modifid and strengthend back) Panels were cut and joined together all in glassfibre , the floor is flat laid with a foam filled under cavity Not realy for shooting but I will nick it off my son if needed for fowling pics shown on its river trial, bow up is under heavy engine welly. Hope you found this of interest. BTW if you think it looks smaller than the measurements given my son is 6'2" and 16 stone'ish his fishing buddy the same, it didnt sink when they were both in so im safe Edited November 18, 2011 by deny essex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 (edited) Very impressive indeed Looks like it's come straight out of a factory! Top job deny! Edited November 18, 2011 by huffhuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 tidy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 looks good for crayfishing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miroku_Dave Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Brilliant job! Not wanting to be rude but how much do you think it cost you to put it together? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Brilliant job! Not wanting to be rude but how much do you think it cost you to put it together? Dave Never did a costing for materials as my son had the materials in stock for his pond business. But at an educated guess materials £180, give or take some, like most oil related stuff the material prices have gone through the roof. Cost In labour? a Dad's job sooo.......... nowt, but if I were putting money in the swear box whilst makeing it around £1000 And another £30 in painkillers for the old guys dodgy back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebar Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Never did a costing for materials as my son had the materials in stock for his pond business. But at an educated guess materials £180, give or take some, like most oil related stuff the material prices have gone through the roof. Cost In labour? a Dad's job sooo.......... nowt, but if I were putting money in the swear box whilst makeing it around £1000 And another £30 in painkillers for the old guys dodgy back. That's a nice bit of kit, you must be well chuffed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommygoose Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 spot on denny by the way your dippa does the job for corvids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 hhhmmmmi can think of a naughty use for that nice light boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 spot on denny by the way your dippa does the job for corvids Thanks and glad to hear the Dippas do the corvids as well as pigeon, a chap in Italy that had some for corvid shooting will be happy to read that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Very Impressive and quite a talent which put it together. You must be chuffed and with justification. Great. Will it catcha big fish ? Lets hope so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrie Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 hhhmmmmi can think of a naughty use for that nice light boat Gonny clear yer inbox, it's full......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo1 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 used to be a laminator and boat builder myself....that looks a tidy little job. little small for piking for me personally but top job none the less. :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miroku_Dave Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Never did a costing for materials as my son had the materials in stock for his pond business. But at an educated guess materials £180, give or take some, like most oil related stuff the material prices have gone through the roof. Cost In labour? a Dad's job sooo.......... nowt, but if I were putting money in the swear box whilst makeing it around £1000 And another £30 in painkillers for the old guys dodgy back. It looks great, i wish i was that talented! You must have been gutted when Ross Kemp stole it but you were lucky to get photos of him in the act Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted November 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 It looks great, i wish i was that talented! You must have been gutted when Ross Kemp stole it but you were lucky to get photos of him in the act :lol: :lol: like that , sent him a mail quoteing what you said Forgot to mention in my post he is also a karate black belt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted November 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 hhhmmmmi can think of a naughty use for that nice light boat And what naughty use would that be ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12borejimbo Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 That looks really good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miroku_Dave Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 :lol: :lol: like that , sent him a mail quoteing what you said Forgot to mention in my post he is also a karate black belt Oh Heck! :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Gonny clear yer inbox, it's full......... will do bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 There's me thinking you were having an affair spending all those weeks locked up in an unknown location I knew you never had it in you :lol: But you build a damn good boat :good: That looks fantastic mate, but where's the Punt gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al88 Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 That looks the mutts nuts! It'd look a treat being sped down the cut by me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankbrickbats Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Never did a costing for materials as my son had the materials in stock for his pond business. But at an educated guess materials £180, give or take some, like most oil related stuff the material prices have gone through the roof. Cost In labour? a Dad's job sooo.......... nowt, but if I were putting money in the swear box whilst makeing it around £1000 And another £30 in painkillers for the old guys dodgy back. Great job, I have been there and done that, nothing like doing something for the kids, loved every second, now looking forward to doing the same for the grandkids if my body will stand up to it. All the best Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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