My Build of a Spira Pacific Power Dory (Winchester 23') on the Gulf Coast of FL.

[SnapperMassacre]

HEY iboaters !!!!!! I bought and downloaded plans from Spira International for the Winchester 23' flat bottom power dory. I went today and dug through a huge pile of white spruce. I bought enough for the frames. I just competed the first frame and had to come in and start a new thread for my build log. I will keep a running total for the cost. I am looking to be on the water by springtime next year. I will post lots of pictures thru the process. :joyous: I am searching now for a used trailer and outboard...saving my pennies cuz dang tho outboards are EXPENSIVE. :blue: ok, enough typing...pics pics pics!!!

 

[SnapperMassacre]

I've been laboring all day making frames...I can't wait to get off the floor and up on the strongback jig.!!

 

[Mark72233]

Snapper welcome to iBoats and interesting build. Looking forward to your progress. Check out my restore of a 23' Formula. and check out where I live. Sent you a private message. 72 Thunderbird Formula w/twin 165hp Mercs

 

[SnapperMassacre]

All frames done, now for the keel notch out and building the strongback jig. Here are a few photos to keep up with the build...

 

[SnapperMassacre]

and the transom build....thats first but waiting on funds for 2x8s.

 

[Mikeopsycho]

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[SnapperMassacre]

reloaded pics sorry....anybody else hate these new forums?

 

[Pcolafisher]

Snapper, I'm about to retire and I'm looking at another Spira design. Are you still working on yours? I'm looking at the Galveston for inshore and taking the family to the intracoastal islands.

 

[Goe]

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