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15th October 2015, 11:38 PM
Thread: GIS Build in Mississippi
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If you have facebook,...
If you have facebook, https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoatIslandSkiff/ is a very active site Mr. Storer is active on.
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15th October 2015, 02:51 AM
Thread: GIS Build in Mississippi
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If it helps, try finding a local sign shop. Like...
If it helps, try finding a local sign shop. Like in my area, Harbor Sales near Baltimore Md. delivered my plywood to a local sign shop for free. I think I paid 63 dollars a sheet for Okoume. I've...
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26th February 2015, 02:45 AM
Thread: Revising West Virginia Build
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Got my 6mm gaboon ply in on Monday. I bought it...
Got my 6mm gaboon ply in on Monday. I bought it from Harbor Sales for 67.00 a sheet delivered. I haven't found a better deal around. The ply looks like luan to me, but this is 5ply and I can tell the...
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10th February 2015, 12:34 AM
Thread: Revising West Virginia Build
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Thanks, I was worried about the sponge qualities...
Thanks, I was worried about the sponge qualities of red oak. Screw it, not gonna let it hold me up. If it proves to rot quickly, I'll just make another.
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7th February 2015, 01:52 AM
Thread: Revising West Virginia Build
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Revising West Virginia Build
I wasn't allowed to bring my old thread back to life, so I'll start a new one. I got side tracked into some other projects so my build got held off until now. I'm starting this week on building the...
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25th October 2012, 01:52 AM
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I could even possibly see myself traveling that...
I could even possibly see myself traveling that far, I generally travel south to the outer banks or the Chesapeake for vacation. I tend not to go North too often though, too cold and full of Yankee's!
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5th October 2012, 07:26 AM
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Thanks for tip orbb. I've been to Huntington a...
Thanks for tip orbb. I've been to Huntington a few times for work. One of my favorite cities in WV. Thanks for the tip on lumber in Petersburg. Had no idea, they are only about an hour drive. I'm...
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4th October 2012, 01:07 AM
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I actually noticed someone else laid some outdoor...
I actually noticed someone else laid some outdoor carpet in their gis to protect the bottom and add slip resistance. I liked that idea! Removable weight is a good option.
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3rd October 2012, 11:34 PM
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Mainly thinking about the chinelog. I figure it's...
Mainly thinking about the chinelog. I figure it's going to take a beating as far as things knocking into it. I feel when I build a boat it's more about craftsmanship and art, but it still has to be...
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1st October 2012, 11:50 PM
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I had to travel 50 miles, but I found Doug Fir....
I had to travel 50 miles, but I found Doug Fir. The Home Depot, and Lowes in Winchester, Va. had a good bit of it. I must live in a dead spot. My local Lowes had none. I actually called a big...
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25th September 2012, 07:29 AM
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Where are you that a Home Depot or box store...
Where are you that a Home Depot or box store carries doug fir? My friend that owns a lumberyard quoted me around 8 bucks for a 10 foot board, but when he went to order it, there was none available....
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25th September 2012, 03:53 AM
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Alright fella's. I found a source of doug fir...
Alright fella's. I found a source of doug fir close to me. It is quarter sawn rough cut 2x6 for 9.50 a linear foot. Is this a good or decent price?
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22nd September 2012, 06:59 AM
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I feel what you guys are saying. I felt like I...
I feel what you guys are saying. I felt like I would be doing something terrible if i didn't use the exact materials and end up with a sub par boat. I have access to a ton of clear pine and white...
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21st September 2012, 01:27 AM
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After doing a little nosing around on google and...
After doing a little nosing around on google and facebook, I see you have been to my home lake, Mt. Storm. Wow, wish I would have known you guys when you were in the area. I also own a 17 foot...
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20th September 2012, 05:19 AM
Thread: inwale spacers
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The end of a belt sander, perfect! I had sanding...
The end of a belt sander, perfect! I had sanding with a drum sander in mind, but don't have one. I do have a belt sander though. So simple!
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20th September 2012, 03:14 AM
Thread: inwale spacers
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inwale spacers
I love how some builders have that nice inward curve on the inwale spacers. Any tricks to doing that? Hopefully not requiring an expensive piece of equipment.
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19th September 2012, 11:34 PM
Thread: Distance between mast and centerboard
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If it helps Jim Michalak's Boat Designs/The...
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19th September 2012, 11:32 PM
Thread: Goat Island Skiff
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Sticky: Wow, you are brave. I remember working with my...
Wow, you are brave. I remember working with my dad and how much i hated it! He wanted everything perfect, we did good work that got compliments. Now my grandfather was the opposite, his attitude was...
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18th September 2012, 11:29 PM
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A couple of years ago it was common, but now...
A couple of years ago it was common, but now everywhere i look has radiata pine for the clear #1 pine boards. My best friend owns a lumberyard and he has called all his suppliers, mainly Georgia...
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17th September 2012, 11:51 PM
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You got to love the fact that you buy a set of...
You got to love the fact that you buy a set of plans and have access to the designer for questions, thanks Mike! To give a little history, I started off in boat building by reading Devlin's and Jim...
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15th September 2012, 06:24 AM
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Thanks for the answer. I can get Radiata readily....
Thanks for the answer. I can get Radiata readily. I keep reading all these forums and so many different opinions, I get confused easily. I was thinking that a white board contrasting against the...
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15th September 2012, 05:46 AM
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Starting Goat Island build In West Virginia
Hello all, my name is John. I purchased a set of plans for the GIS a couple of weeks ago and plan on building this winter. I have found a source of Okume ply, but the lumber is killing me to find! No...