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Flat Skiff 14 - Project Flow

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8/14/99


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ID Task Duration Start Date End Date Comments
0 Flat Skiff 14 39 hours
40 mins
7/23/99  9/13/99  
1 Phase I - Planning & Purchasing 1 hours
20 mins
7/23/99 7/30/99
8/20/99
Original end date was extended due to an error in the order of the project plans and epoxy/foam kit.  This delayed Phase II & III.
1.01 Select Building Location 10 mins 7/23/99 7/23/99 Workshop - Click to Enlarge

Took measurements from both garages at my house.  I chose the smaller one since it is still big enough to house the project, which leaves the larger one for parking the car, etc.

1.02 Purchase Project Plans 10 mins 7/23/99
8/6/99
7/23/99
8/9/99
Originally attempted to purchase the designs and epoxy kit from Boat Plans Online on 7/23/99.  There was an error on my order, so I re-ordered the plans on 8/6/99.   Cost was $35.

The plans arrived 8/9/99!

1.03 Purchase Lumber 1 hour 7/24/99 7/24/99 Plywood - Click to Enlarge

Purchased the lumber from Home Depot.  Using BC Exterior Pine.  Purchased two 1/4" 4'x8' sheets and three 3/8" 4'x8' sheets.  Total cost was about $75.

1.04 Purchase Epoxy & Fiberglass Supplies 2 hours 8/20/99 8/20/99 I'll need about 2 gallons of epoxy resin, 1 gallon of putty filler (wood flour), 50 yds 4" fiberglass tape.  I will look to see if everything can be purchased at the local Home Depot.
1.05 Salvage buoyancy foam 2 hours 8/7/99 8/7/99 I found some large pieces of buoyancy foam that washed up on the shore of a little island on the lake.  I tied some lines around it and hauled it back to the dock.  I have more than I need and saved a few bucks in the process!
2 Phase II - Construction 14 hours
20 mins
7/26/99 8/14/99 incurred 18 day delay
(see 1.02)
2.01 Clean plywood 3 hours 7/26/99 7/26/99 Sanding - Click to EnlargeSanding - Click to Enlarge

Cleaned each sheet of plywood with a light sanding using a random orbital sander.

2.02 Scribe starboard side panels 2 hours 8/9/99 8/9/99 Two hours may seem like a lot, but my theory is measure twice, cut once.  I used the measurements from the plans rather than the full size patterns.  I felt I had a better chance of accuracy doing this.  I also marked the locations of all the frames, seat locations and the starboard side butt block.
2.03 Cut starboard side panels 1 hour 8/10/99 8/10/99 Sawing - Click to Enlarge

I checked all lines and measurements before making the cut.  I used a circular saw to cut along the outlines of the starboard side panels and cut the butt block from scrap.

2.04 Assemble starboard side panels 10 mins 8/10/99 8/10/99 I used staples and the 6" butt block to join both halves of the starboard side panel.
2.05 Scribe port side panels 15 mins 8/11/99 8/11/99 I used the starboard side panel to trace the outline for the port side.  I also used the plans to place the frames, seat locations and the port side butt block.
2.06 Cut port side panels 15 mins 8/11/99 8/11/99 I checked all lines and measurements before making the cut.  I used a circular saw to cut along the outlines of the port side panels and cut the butt block from scrap.
2.07 Assemble port side panels 10 mins 8/11/99 8/11/99 Port & Starboard Panels - Click to Enlarge

I used staples and the butt block to join both halves of the port side panel.

2.08 Scribe frames and transom 2 hours 8/12/99 8/12/99 I transferred the measurements from the plans.
2.09 Cut frames and transom 1 hour 8/12/99 8/12/99 I checked all lines and measurements before making the cuts.  The frames have straight and curved lines so I used a circular saw for the straights and a sabre saw for the inside curves.
2.10 Install mid seat stern frame 10 mins 8/13/99 8/13/99 The hull was assembled upside down.  I attached the side panels to the mid seat stern frame with small nails and supported it with a chunk of that foam I hauled from the lake.
2.11 Tack the bow 10 mins 8/13/99 8/13/99 I drilled a few small holes along the bow and stitched the side panels together.  The string used in weed eaters worked really well for the stitches.
2.12 Install the transom 10 mins 8/13/99 8/13/99 I stitched the two side panels to the transom and reinforced it with small nails.
2.13 Install remaining frames 1 hour 8/13/99 8/13/99 I used stitches and small nails to attach the two side panels to each remaining frame.
2.14 Check for symmetry 30 mins 8/13/99 8/13/99 By measuring the diagonals, I was able to make sure every thing fit together correctly.  Also, a good look bow to stern and stern to bow confirmed everything was symmetrical.
2.15 Attach bottom panels 30 mins 8/13/99 8/13/99 I attached the bottom panels to the hull with a couple stitches.
2.16 Cut bottom panels 1 hour 8/14/99 8/14/99 I used a sabre saw to cut the hang over from the bottom panels like cutting the crust of a pie.
2.17 Fasten bottom panels 1 hour 8/14/99 8/14/99 Last Updated: 8/16/99

I used stitches about every six inches to fasten the bottom to the sides.  The hull is now completely shaped and somewhat strong.

3      Phase III - Fleshing 24 hours
30 mins
8/20/99 9/13/99 not started
3.01 Tape the joints 10 mins 8/20/99 8/20/99 I'll use duct tape to cover the small gaps between the joints from the outside.  This will keep the epoxy fillets in the joints.
3.02 Flip the hull! 10 mins 8/20/99 8/20/99 Flipping the hull is always an exciting stage!  I'll put it on blocks and check for symmetry again.
3.03 Apply epoxy pre-coat 1 hour 8/20/99 8/20/99 I'll use a thinned epoxy to saturate all surfaces on the inside of the hull.  The epoxy will cure in a few hours.
3.04 Build epoxy fillets 1 hour 8/21/99 8/21/99 I'll use a plastic bag with a small corner cut out to squeeze the epoxy and micro balloons into every joint.  Then I'll use a plastic spoon to shape the fillets.
3.05 Fiberglass all interior joints 4 hours 8/21/99 8/21/99 I'll use fiber glass tape wetted with epoxy resin in all interior joints.  They will cure in a few hours.
3.06 Flip the hull again 10 mins 9/3/99 9/3/99 I'll flip the hull to begin working on the exterior.  I'll remove the duct tape at this point.
3.07 Grind small radius on all edges 1 hour 9/3/99 9/3/99 I'll use a random orbital sander to create a rounded edge on all corners.  This will help the fiberglass apply more securely.
3.08 Apply external epoxy pre-coat 1 hour 9/3/99 9/3/99 I'll use a thinned epoxy to saturate all surfaces on the outside of the hull.  The epoxy will cure in a few hours.
3.09 Build epoxy fillets in all corners 4 hours 9/4/99 9/4/99 I'll use a plastic bag with a small corner cut out to squeeze the epoxy and micro balloons into every joint.  Then I'll use a plastic spoon to shape the fillets.
3.10 Fiberglass all exterior joints 4 hours 9/4/99 9/4/99 I'll use fiber glass tape wetted with epoxy resin on all exterior joints.  They will cure in a few hours.
3.11 Sand to smooth 4 hours 9/10/99 9/10/99 I'll use a fine sand paper to smooth out the layer of epoxy before applying paint.
3.12 Paint Interior 2 hours 9/10/99 9/10/99 I haven't decided on the colors yet.
3.13 Paint Exterior 2 hours 9/11/99 9/11/99 I haven't decided on the colors yet.

Projected First Float Date: 9/17/99

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