[Ongoing] 12ft Skiff - Summer Breeze Build

**Soap Bar** · 7th July 2014, 03:35 PM

Hello folks!

I'm currently building a Summer Breeze Skiff from plans by David Beede. I'm updating an Imgur album every day or two with process pictures: Summer Breeze Construction - Imgur

I'll be adding pictures as construction moves along, and I'll post an update here whenever there's a significant update to the photo album. Would you folks want me to post all the pictures here as well?

I hope this album will be of use to other beginner boatbuilders, and I welcome any feedback and comments you fine folk might have.

I'm making two major changes from the plans: switching from a leeboard to a centerboard (mounted right in front of the frame), and switching rigs to a larger balanced lug sail (and moving the mast forward to accommodate). I'll also be using a Storer-style cassette rudder.

--Current Notes--
[5 July '14] Right now there's two issues I'm trying to resolve. I've put the screws too close to the side and bottom panel post-trim edges when attaching them to the transom, and I'm brainstorming ways to avoid screw pull-out. For the other issue, the Titebond 3 I'm using for the spars is probably drying before I can laminate them- I will try an early-morning glue-up. All the pictures I have are up in the album- currently 51 photos!

**PAR** · 7th July 2014, 04:13 PM

A 2 - 3% cut (water) in the TiteBond II bottle will greatly improve it's working time. No more than 10% and it will weaken it slightly, but likely still stronger then typical mast stock.

Remove the offending screws and bond the holes, which will improve fastener pullout by 50%.

**plywood tom** · 9th July 2014, 01:46 AM

Just curious. You seem to be having a lot of adhesive issues. What reason for not using epoxy?

**Soap Bar** · 5th September 2014, 06:34 PM

Hello again folks!

I got my computer working once again, and so here's an update to my build album!

Currently working on:
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- Finishing the spars (going from octagon to round, drilling holes)
- Installing second inwale
- Preparing interior for painting
- Finish shaping the NACA 00XX foils using my router jig

Current Issues:
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I plan to use a Storer-style cassette rudder, and I'm not sure how to keep the NACA foil rudder from wobbling inside a parallel-sided case.

It shows that this is my first boat, but I sure am learning a lot!

**Soap Bar** · 5th September 2014, 06:41 PM

To PAR:

I tried cutting the Titebond with a bit of water, but it still didn't work. I used a whole bunch of clamps, planed the surfaces to ensure they mated, so either I missed something or I got a bad batch of glue.

I switched to PL Premium to laminate my (solid) spars. I tested the offcuts to destruction, and they broke at the wood for all cases, so that'll be satisfactory for a first set of spars.

To plywood tom and PAR:

I've learned my lesson, and for any further build I will listen to the experts and pray at the altar of the Epoxy gods!

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