I agree. I no longer wish for a bright sided boat with the mineral content of the water in our river. Too hard to keep the varnish looking good when it is in constant spray contact. My hydroplane is going to be mostly painted with varnish areas where it counts and where it can be protected easily. Interior, coaming for sure, transom maybe? Thanks for being aboard!

@@billmeldrum2509 thanks, Bill! Have a great holiday.

Depends on the seam location and the size of the gap. I’ve seen some pretty big gaps close up quickly as the boat swells when launched. I did use life caulk on that boat above the waterline. I have an issue where I replaced the piece at the very bottom of the transom though, that seam (about 5 inches up from bottom) was too tight and after a couple of years of being in the water it’s a bit ugly. Doesn’t leak though. I may run a thin kerfed saw down that seam next spring to open it up. I would probably fill that gap with 5200 afterwards. If it swells it would just push the extra 5200 out and I’d trim it with a razor. Send me images if you like through Patreon and I’ll tell you what I think.

@ Thanks-the boat is in storage currently, but when I get a chance I might take you up on your offer and send some pictures or video your way.

@@internalcombustion641 Chris Craft wanted to create a way to easily replace all of the flathead engines that had been used for decades and were becoming relatively obsolete. Turning the engine around allowed the V8 to fit in the same location as the flathead it would replace. An engine with the flywheel forward could sit lower and it put the transmission closer to the block. Inboard Runabouts don’t have a lot of room when passengers sit in front of the engine. The replacement didn’t take a lot of labor or parts, motor mounts were often in the same location. The same or lower weight and more horsepower. They sold many thousands of these as replacements.

www.gohoist.com/flipboatworkonhull.html

I think a lot of engineering went into the design of these. I built my gantries for the boat shed, and they work well, but they're not at all portable or stable on their own. The gantries are attached to each other and to the boat shed. I've always tended to want to build my own version of things, especially to add some characteristics that I desire. In this case, and for the price of these, I'm glad I have the real thing. There are only a couple of things I would change about the GoHoist, minor things, which I'll show when I do make changes on another episode next summer. My biggest problem with these is how to store them. I'm definitely going to create some type of rack in my new pole barn.

It is just a simple knot tied after making a loop. You have to kind of guess at the length at first, and it does slip some, but then it tightens up. The strap is pretty slippery, so a couple of times I've had to tie a second knot. You can tell right away though as you begin lifting whether or not you'll need to. They do show you how to tie the knot in the directions that come with it.

@ thanks

It’s great to be with my crew again! Chris Craft Flywheel Forward engines next episode.

Thanks Thomas, glad to rejoin the crew. It’s fun to make videos again.

Thanks for being aboard today :)

@@jalbert222 The same to you. I’m here at my desk editing episode 12 about a Chris Craft engine for my daughter’s Arabian. Talk soon.

Thanks! Glad you're still aboard. :)

@@tommegan6500 I wouldn’t say I’ve done it many, many times, but almost always alone. Even the first time with the GoHoist when I had to use the tractor to set it up, it was less than 1/2 the time total. I also feel much safer not climbing and jacking in, over and around a trailer. I’m also way less worn out physically at the end so I can’t agree with you on this one. A small travel lift would be nice but only at my shop, not to haul around. I guess it would be nice to have a hydraulic trailer as well but they can be rough on wooden boats. For the money and for my situation, I love this method. Thanks for watching!

@ Years ago, I built a yard trailer for moving boats around the yard. It was just curved bunks laminated from 2x6’s bolted to a single solid axle. Only one obstruction! It made loading/unloading super easy. It did have one failing for launching - it floated! I guess I didn’t see that coming:<)

@ usually trailers only float when you forget to remove the straps at the transom. :)

Good to be back. Working on episode 12 this morning.

I can't wait to get back to finishing my Lyman in the spring!

Hope you enjoyed your boat ride, thanks for taking those photos!

Thanks for being aboard!

Thanks Bill, hope all is well in Canada. I miss seeing it out of my front window. It's a long way from SC.

@@zacharycullen3677 Zach, I hope you gave Speck some love. I see him often and miss him but the situation with Bill is better for him. I haven’t finished that skiff yet but will next summer and with get the rest of the videos out then. I restored 2 other skiffs which got in the way of that one.

​@glassgoat9601 wow it's a small world. First thing he did was bring me a chunk of 2x4, I knew the drill after that. Played fetch with him for 10 minutes. He reminds me very much of my late golden who loved to chase whatever you could throw with the same exact intensity amd seriousness of waiting to chase. Very nice dog and yes I sure gave him some love and wanted to take him home with me lol. Bill is a great guy, I have plowed the storage units for close to 20 years and he kept me on when he bought them from suttons. Best wishes and looking forward to the rest of the videos. I beleive my nieces husband, Aziel has worked with you a little bit too. Nice to know of more craftsmen in the area , I learned alot from my father and continue to try to get better as I go. I have run my own shop and sawmill for a long time and I just find alit of satisfaction in the fact that I have the ability to take something from the woods and turn it into something that someone will want in their home.

We only use the antifreeze that is pet safe, not the green stuff. Even then, we don't leave it laying around for them to drink.

It's too bad that the regatta was canceled, but it is getting harder and harder to find the people willing to put effort into staging these events, not to mention the costs.

@glassgoat9601 The race Boat Regatta was always a huge draw for the museum and the community but noise complaints from the residence and the "Motorsports killing" liability insurance was the final death blow.....

That would be an overreaction. That engine just needed a bit of sorting out and after that was done it continued to perform very well. It is now in storage awaiting another boat that needs it. We've done a compression test on it and it is good, there is no smoke at the exhaust. No need to spend many thousands of dollars on it needlessly.

I only use Robertson screws on boats that already have them. Normally I use Frearson as they are the ones I have the easiest access to, and they are what is already used on most of the boats I work on.

That skiff is done as of today! I’ll make a quick video soon of the results. Thanks!

I never seem to find long enough clear white oak so these scarfs are a life saver!

I made several more of these type scarfs on the coaming.

In this case, the paper could leave a wax residue on the epoxy surface, but I will wipe the area down with lacquer thinner before sanding and or hand planing it to a final surface. Even if I used plastic, I would follow this procedure as I waxed the stainless screw before inserting it in the epoxied area. Maybe I’ve been lucky, but I’ve never had a fisheye develop in any areas that I’ve varnished or painted after using this method. I have used plastic before but didn’t have any handy.

Not a bad idea, especially in a boat this opened up. Maybe only have to end up vacuuming the end you blew it towards. Thanks!

Chris Craft going in soon. Not sure if it will be before this weekend but maybe.

I smell it right now as I just applied some :)

The channel follows what I am doing, when I repair boats, you get to see those videos.. I always remember when I get to watch my favorite KZbinrs is that most of those channels actually cost the KZbin creator money to produce and I am thankful that this content is available to me to watch for free.

I agree as I enjoy just about any skill done well.

Do you have an image of them or serial/model numbers? Need a bit more info.

@glassgoat9601 off the top of my head no I don't know the model or serial. I can look for pictures of them. I do know they are 426 hemi marine motors which were the industrial motor. I have the motors in storage in Portland oregon we just moved to boise idaho. We got tires of the democrap bullshit We plan on going there end of June for family reunion and clean out storage. To haul them back. I may be going back sooner to show them to a guy restoring a criss craft yacht. If you want I can save this and reply back After I get back. Or maybe I can send my storage key to a friend and he can get pictures of the block numbers if your serious about it.

His dad’s shop is in Hartwell. Grants Wooden Boatworks.

Wow, you were watching from waaaaayyyyy back :)

@@glassgoat9601 I watched several videos, just decided to comment on this one. Soooooooo many Beautiful Wooden Boats!

Sometimes you’ve got to let go. I’m enjoying sharing again but next episode is a bit delayed as I’m out of town again.

I am happy and will be even happier when weather breaks soon and I can get at it even more! Thanks

Thanks Kevin! It won’t be long now and I’ll at least be on the River with a skiff.

I think it is 16’. I’ll send Andy an email and ask him for details.

@@glassgoat9601thank you! I really appreciate that.

I am enjoying, just wish I had more time to get things done.

I agree!

Thanks!

Thanks Jack!

Hope to see you there!

Thanks for watching!

The boat shed is going to be even better when I fully integrate the container. Container delivery, setup and work so far video coming soon. I have no regrets about building that type of shed. A southern exposure with a clear side (clear SHRINK not clear greenhouse material) is imperative. The wood chips are great, and warm in the winter but can be annoying during certain operations. Let me know if you’re planning one.

Next episode is a boat show, that’ll get you excited! Congrats on joining the ACBS!

Hope to see you guys this summer.