30 Apr 22:
Time to order some more silicon bronze wood screws, we have had good luck with Fair Wind Fasteners, very good prices.
FMI: Fair Wind Fasteners
Saturday, April 30, 2022
Nutshell Pram EXCUSE ME Daggerboard Trunk
30 Apr 22:
We started looking at plans for the daggerboard trunk and daggerboard, and noticed that the plans called for the daggerboard to be made out of 2 layers of 1/4 inch plywood. My brain remembered that we had daggerboards from early Alcort Sunfish that were close in size to the Pram daggerboard, but they are 3/4 inches thick. So I checked with Maynard, one of the design team for the Pram, to see if an ich here or there would matter, and he said it would be fine.
We used the new daggerboard to make sure we made the trunk wide enough front to back, the Sunfish daggerboard is 9 inches vs the design 8 inches, The Sunfish daggerboard is also 31 inches vs 28 a little extra daggerboard will be fine and it still will fit behind the aft seat when not in use.
Cut out the trunk sides with a circular saw.
Video: https://youtu.be/Wmnbhd8dnlU
Used the daggerboard to set the width for the trunk end posts, plus 1/8th inch.
We cut a small bevel on the top of the trunk bed logs, to help shed water to the bilge.
Mahogany is dusty, be sure to use PPE.
While the saw was out we cut slats out of teak, to be used for the seats.
Calibrated seat slat width gauge, 1/4 inch.
Coated the inside of the trunk with THIXO. It will also get a coat of paint.
Modern Art
30 Apr 22:
I want to sneak these tables into a Modern Art Museum, I think they'd draw attention...Hints of Mondrian with a little Picasso splashed on...
Seriously, we were lucky to find these tables, the legs fold in and the table folds in half, they take up very little storage space.
Friday, April 29, 2022
Nutshell Pram Plans Turning 40
29 Apr 22:
The Nutshell Pram plans by a Joel White will turn 40 next year, we better pick it up a notch to get finished in time!
Boat Works Organization
29 Apr 22:
How we like to set up our little boat shop.
Video: https://youtu.be/sGWg9hxDdHM
If you shop for TotalBoat products you are welcome to use our 10% Ambassador code SMALLBOATS, either on the TotalBoat website or let the Jamestown Distributors Tech Team member know you have a code.
Cheers! Skipper and Clark
Surprise for Skipper
29 Apr 22:
Just between you and me, Skipper might be getting a cordless compact trim router for Mother's Day.
We like the corded version, but the cord can snag at inopportune times and cause a miscut. It also requires a power cord to be laid out, something we like to avoid if it is wet outside.
Mid Atlantic Station Tour
28 Apr 22:
One year ago we had an empty backyard. Today it looks a little different.
Video: https://youtu.be/NiReVVlHJKA
The water is warming up, might be time to explore a few more areas in the Tidewater Region!
Sail Loft
28 Apr 22:
We don't leave sails outside, too tempting to the critters, mildew, etc... This batch lives in the garage, and some live in Skipper's closet. She hides sails everywhere.
Sail Ties
27 Apr 22:
Skipper's Dad Capn Jack made some nice soft sail ties for the Lugger 40 years ago, from macrame cord. We'd like some more for the Armada and Skipper found some vintage cord that will work.
The macrame is a flat braid, and 3 strands woven together make a nice piece. The braid is stretchy so it will not abrade the sail. We braided 3 pieces and whipped the ends.
Pondering Trailering
27 Apr 22:
So we've been around trailed boats since the 1960s, and got spoiled during our time living on the waterfront from 2011-2021. Back to being trailer sailors, and we need to get ST. JACQUES set up to get the boat and gear down the road safely.
For short trips below highway speeds, a lot of gear can ride in the boat, but we want to make sure that the gear doesn't damage the hull, like this little anchor. A towel works for padding.
Other items will need to be secured, such as sail rig, lines, oars, etc...A good cover would take care of this, and padding with towels or seat cushions. The rigging line can also be used to tie things down.
I think we'll make what I call chocks, little pieces of wood that can hold saprs in place while in Road Mode. Herreshoff did this with the Amphicraft.
Video: https://youtu.be/duvD5swcQEo
Got any ideas? Please post comments below.
Boat Cover Repair and Macrame Braid
27 Apr 22:
Worked on the Penobscots cover to repair hurricane damage.
We got a piece of scrap Aqualon cover fabric to make an internal backer for damaged areas.
Sewed in the Aqualon first then put som scrap Sunbrella over the outer layer.
We bought this purpleheart seam rubber from The Artful Sailor, very handy.
Video: https://youtu.be/Y7SpGizxeqU
The boat was on its dolly when the hurricane hit, we knew we'd get some tropical storm weather but not a strong Cat 1 hurricane with 8 feet of storm surge. We had lines tied through the webbing on the cover and the dolly was tied at the bow, and when all was done it was the cover that kept the boat from floating away. In the process the frot web strap was shredded, so that got replaced.
The transom wore through the cover during the storm. Repaired.
More new webbing.
She's ready for a short road trip, but basic Sunbrella is not good for trailering, the boat will wear through. SO we may invest in Aqualon Soft, which is more sturdy and has a soft polyester backing. It is not as breathable though, so vents would need to be added.
One more small patch.
Small Boats Magazine Spring 2022 Fitting Out Guide
29 Apr 22:
Free stuff! The Spring 2022 Fitting Out Guide was just released by WoodenBoat / Small Boats Magazine.
"Welcome to the 2022 Fitting Out Guide, a special online-only collection of articles on the subject of spring maintenance from WoodenBoat Publications. The 2022 Guide emphasizes the maintenance of finishes and features articles from the archives of WoodenBoat and Professional BoatBuilder. It is hosted on the online membership community Small Boats Magazine."
Grab a cup of coffee and get your weekend projects planned 
Cheers
Skipper and Clark
PS 1: If you happen to use any of the TotalBoat line of products for your fitting out, you can use our 10% Ambassador code SMALLBOATS if you order online or you place an order through the phone with the Jamestown Distributors Tech Team. We're big fans of the TotalFair and THIXO, and they have some great WetEdge colors.
PS 2: Check those PFDs too, may be time for a new, bright shiny one :)
PS 3: And if you're tired of looking at expired flares, consider the new electronic visual distress signals that are now approved for coastal use.
Small Boat Rigging Tackle Box Repurposed
29 Apr 22:
We repurposed my Uncle's Plano tackle box, vintage 1970s. It makes a good spot to store rigging hardware and tools for the Armada. We added the stickers. The 900 mile ride in a PODS container added the red smear on the side, bottom paint from ZIP.
Video: https://youtu.be/-q94VWGIVS0
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Nutshell Pram EXCUSE ME Gunwales
25 Apr 22:
Plans call for a 5/8th inch wide by 1 inch tall, one piece gunwale, attached to the outside of the sheer plank. We decided to rip 3/8th inch strips and have both an outer and inner gunwale, to create a handhold. Ripped the pieces on a De WALT portable table saw.
Video: Nutshell Pram EXCUSE ME 25 Apr 22 Gunwales
We wanted to use a #10 screw because it had more meat on the screw, to hold the inner and outer gunwale together, but all we had were one inchers, and they stuck out a bit. We fixed that with a belt sander
Gunwales taking their position. The outers are full length, inners come up to either side of the cooler
Nutshell Pram Even More Gunwale Tips
Musings on gunwales and our construction standards: If They Don't Like It, Galloping Horse and Great Spirit: https://youtu.be/vLM1BOowF2Y
More Musings on gunwales and our construction tools and materials:
Wear your PPE!
DEWALT 20-Volt Max 2-Gallon Cordless Shop Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum
25 Apr 22:
I looked everywhere for the batteries to the Porter Cable shop vac, but couldn't find them. So I surrendered and orders the DEWALT 20-Volt Max 2-Gallon Cordless Shop Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum, since we have alot of DeWalt batteries. It felt like it had a little les suction that the Porter Cable, possibly because the PC vac is 24 volts vs 20.
The next time I was in the shop I found the Porter Cable batteries.
Nutshell Pram EXCUSE ME 25 Apr 22 Quarter Knees
25 Apr 22:
Bevel Tips Part 1:
Bevel Tips Part 2:
Marked and planed the bevels. Go slow and check often, it's hard to add wood back.
We chose to angle our knees up a bit more than plan.
Rounded the inner face edges with a De WALT Random Orbital sander before installation.
Attaching the knees with Frearson Head silicon bronze wood screws. Drilled a pilot hole and countersink firat with a Fuller Combination bit.
Video:
Stern quarter knees.
Bow quarter knees.
Log of EXCUSE ME.
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