winter project

[rwise]

this project came at the right price, haul it off! It sat on a pond for 5 years with the engine stowed in the garage. Its a 1960? starcraft 15.5' with a 1958 35hp johnson! moter would not turn over with starter, clicked only once!<br /> {graphic removed}<br />replaced the cables and temped in a start switch, moter runs good, will get new water pump etc.<br />But here is my question, the boat has wood railing 1" x 2" around it that has rooted.<br /> {graphic removed}<br />What wood should I use to replace this?<br />{graphic removed}<br />also more pics at http://www.rapfire.net/~wise/boat/boat.html

 

[Ranger354]

Re: winter project

Teak is the best for this. Trouble is finding it. Treated lumber with a water sealer added would also probaby work. Check "Formby's" I think you paint before you seal.<br /><br />If you find the Teak. Just oil it never varnsh!

 

[Pursuit2150]

Re: winter project

Teak look's great, but it requires a lot of maintenance. Suggest you look at various marine catalogs and find some rub rails that you can easily attach to the boat. They can be pop-rivetted,screwed on etc. use only ss fasteners.

 

[rwise]

Re: winter project

Ranger354<br />Pursuit2150<br />I will check on teak, someone local said use ceader, I was thinking oak but was told that it will root out verry fast. I have also considered aluminum channel to replace the wood rails then put a rubber strip on the outside edge.<br /><br />Thanx Richard<br />ps. I removed the pics so this will load faster the link is still there and will remain for a few weeks

 

[Terry H]

Re: winter project

RWise...if you keep the boat stored dry I think oak or ash could be good choices but you would need to preform them to the shape of the hull in a steam box(a lotta work). A composite or aluminum channel that could be preformed might me a simpler choice...just my Thought

 

[Ranger354]

Re: winter project

It all depends on what you intend this boat to do. Does the wood rail perform some sort of function? Help hold the side together? Rub rail? What? Do you want this boat to look restored? Are you just going to run trotlines with it and leave it tied up on the riverbank its entire life?<br /><br />Teak is a marine wood. YOu can use some others, but they will not hold up. I would use teated lumber if I wanted to save cost. If I intended this boat to be a "jetty smasher" I would get some 3/4" red utility hose and split it length wise, then slip it over the edge of the side sheet iron and fasten it with tiewraps. This will keep you from slicing your fingers off on the sides.<br /><br />Nice wood and a little paint and this would be very nice boat.<br /><br />You have many options. Good luck!

 

[Hooty]

Re: winter project

"jetty smasher". Ranger 354 haz class. Last time I saw rubber hose rub rails wuz on two '40 Ford hoods welded end ta end. Made ah great lookin' boat.<br />c/6<br /><br />hooty

 

[Ranger354]

Re: winter project

Hooty,<br /><br />If you look at the "My Boat Pic" page you will see my boat. I have owned all sorts. Some nice fishing boats to some tough fishing boats.<br /><br />Come on in, the waters warm!

 

[rwise]

Re: winter project

Thought101<br />since I do not have the equipment to steam the oak or ash, the aluminum channel is looking better.<br /><br />Ranger354<br />when I picked the boat up, it had held water in it for long enuf (enough) to have fish alive in it. Since the bait was still alive after setting for 5 years I think it wants to go fishing! I do run trout lines looking for the big cats, but I will take the boat out of the water when I go home and stow it under a tarp. speed is not important where I go there are stumps, rocks etc.<br /><br />Hooty<br />It has been a long time since I herd someone mention a 40 ford boat!

 

[joe parker]

Re: winter project

I suggest mahogany; it bends easier. I would also make the sheer in two pieces. the inner sheer flush with the edge of the hull; the outer sheer will cap the inner sheer,by cutting an "L" shape with a router, or a table saw.

 

[rwise]

Re: winter project

joe<br />one of the wood types sugested by locals was mahogany, well plenty of time to think and price each. the "L" shape sound like a good idea, with that and just a little sanding, would look realy good. I had thought of taking a 2x2 and having a slot cut 2/3 deep into it, slip it on and bolt it down. but for that I would need a table saw.<br />Thanx Richard

 

[SeaRay245]

Re: winter project

i have a friend that used treated on his little pond jumper 13ft and this is like 8 years ago and its holding up great...he used a rootered out piece os 2by2 stock androunded the corners

 

[rwise]

Re: winter project

SeaRay245 <br />I have considered cca treated to do the job! Price may well be a factor in what I use, I mean I want it to look nice, but I am going to paint it be fore it goes to the water. So no one will know what wood was used!<br />Thanx Richard