Episode 6 Raising the Frames

After a long summer vacation, and some time consuming frame building, I finally got to the point, where the frames could be raised - one of kind of boat is taking shape

[@joshuabloom6731]

A dream project of mine. Thank you for sharing and I look forward to following along with your progress.

[@Quotery.]

Can't wait to see this boat float 💎

[@JC-ug6ih]

Fantastic, thank you for sharing your project with us. Can not wait for the next installment. 🥸

[@magnuswilson1002]

Great work - I bought the same plans a couple of months ago and just waiting to have the frames ‘nested’ onto a sheet, so I can adopt your approach by glueing direct onto the ply sheets. Fantastic to see your progress - your videos are really helpful and looking forward to Ep 7. Real inspiration- thank you!

[@rivaaquaramatribute-myboat7371]

Thank you Magnus and stay tuned. Episode #7 will be up next week after final editing

[@marauc]

Sensacional!!!

[@Louloulepoux35]

Amazing project !! Looking forward to the final result Is it your first time building a boat ? Or do you already have experience in that areas ?

[@rivaaquaramatribute-myboat7371]

Hi Louis, This is a 20 year old dream and my first time dealing with boatbuilding. So I will be on a steep learning curve, and I hope to get some input from my viewers along the way. Thank you for commenting. Please subscribe and share

[@masamuelson]

Have been watching with interest your videos. Look forward to the next chapter. What are you doing to ensure accuracy as you set those ribs? Will these be aligned when you put your spine in?

[@rivaaquaramatribute-myboat7371]

Hi Mark, Thanks for commenting. Frame distancing is more than just one measure; there are numerous; first, having the keel in place, i have the horizontal frame distance under control; then followed by the perpendicular alignment to the center line. When making and clamping the strips for; primarily the Sheer Line, everything will be more stabilized, so basically it´s a step by step approach or iterative process if you like. Thank you for for you interest. Stay tuned and please share.

[@Quotery.]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@martingreenwell1422]

Are the frames mounted on the same side of the station lines down the setup jig, usually this changes in front of and behind maximum beam to account for frame bevels? Really like the design and the work so far, did the plans indicate plywood for the frames or was that your decision, if so what thickness did you choose.

[@rivaaquaramatribute-myboat7371]

In this case, the Changeover Point is at station 8, so the Control Edge for frame 1-7 will be positioned on the station line, leaving frame material towards the stern allowing for fairing. The opposite is the case for the frames 9-17 and towards the transom. Using Marine Plywood was my decision and I opted for 18mm. When primed and painted they ended up being close to 19 mm thickness - as per specifications.

[@alanschnider8485]

Hi . My name is Alan Schnider. I live and work in Gordon’s Bay South Africa. I am also busy building a Riva Aquarama. I started last year . At this time I have built a mobile jig, keel, two engine bearers, rudders, rudder tubes, tillers, fuel filler deck fittings, exhaust outlets. I am in the process of commissioning a CNC multicam . Once up and running I will start the frames. I think there is a great deal we can collaborate on . Let me know your thoughts . Best regards Alan

[@rivaaquaramatribute-myboat7371]

Hi Alan, Thanks for reaching out. As mentioned in earlier comments, my goal with this channel, is to share information, knowledge and experiences with other Aquarama builders, so I would be happy to share information with you. You can reach me on: [e-mail]

[@flag7777]

Hi, I am Nasser from Kuwait. Thank you for sharing your work with us, I build 3 boats so far and I bought the planes of the same boat you are building now. I intend to build a plug and the mahogany boat itself, I have already started building the plug and soon I will start building the boat. If I may ask you how to transfer PDF files to CAD in order to use CNC machine? Good luck and wish you following sea.

[@rivaaquaramatribute-myboat7371]

Hi Nasser, - thank you for commenting. I used the IMPORT command in AutoCad and that worked fine for me.

[@rivaaquaramatribute-myboat7371]

To use a CAD file in a CNC, I believe you need to convert it to a step-file

[@MisterConnorMill]

How do you know what height to set the frames to? Thank you for sharing, this is something I'd love to build one day

[@rivaaquaramatribute-myboat7371]

Hi Connor, Frame hight is per specification given in the drawings I received when I purchased the set of building plans. I though verified all measurements my selves, when I did 3-D modelling of the frame set up

[@murataydn3174]

very very nice sharing, I congratulate you... I hope your hard work is not in vain. I think it is a boat that I have wanted to build for a long time, but there is no one in my country, could you please share the project with me?

[@rivaaquaramatribute-myboat7371]

Tank you Murat, Please subscribe , share and follow. I will do my utmost to share.

[@znipzzi]

Hej, Jeg er helt vild med dit projekt og din tilgang. Jeg har fået den idé, at jeg vil igang med at bygge en båd efter samme principper, dog noget mindre. En 15 fods. Jeg glæder mig til at følge dig i tiden der kommer. Det bliver uden tvivl en inspirationskilde til mit eget projekt God arbejdslyst.

[@rivaaquaramatribute-myboat7371]

Hi Patrick, I am delighted for you comment, and I am happy to share, and inspire other to build the boat of their dream, just using basing woodworking skills and simple tools. Please share your project here; being inspirational for others; 1:1 build or any other scale for this magnificent and iconic boat design

[@jesper2165]

fedt projekt af ren nysgerrighed hvor bred er din port jeg har selv kigget meget på de samme tegninger men måtte droppe projektet da jeg ikke ville kunne få den igennem porten :-) jeg er endt med at købe tegninger til en barrelback :-)

[@rivaaquaramatribute-myboat7371]

Hej Jesper, Tak for din kommentar. Min port er 2,67m i lysningsmål, og båden er ca. 2,5m på det bredeste sted (spante #8) Så det skulle gå an; også uden skojern

[@jesper2165]

Er det Spanten der måler det eller er det komplet med beklædning jeg mener også mit port hul lå omkring dit men turde ikke løbe an på den kunne komme ud 😂

[@rivaaquaramatribute-myboat7371]

@@jesper2165 Spanten måler 2,4 og når sheer line og beklædning er på lander jeg på godt 2,5m men ikke over 2,6

[@jesper2165]

@@rivaaquaramatribute-myboat7371 hvor har du købt dine tegninger er det Glen l

[@rivaaquaramatribute-myboat7371]

@@jesper2165 classicwoodenboatplans.com Der et link i episode 1 ;-)

[@gwynnevolschenk3028]

Good day,My name is Gwynne and I would like to get in touch with you because my boss and I are also working on a Riva Project.I cant find your email address anywhere.Would it be possible to provide it?

[@rivaaquaramatribute-myboat7371]

Hi Gwynne - here you go: [e-mail]

[@Quotery.]

Can't wait to see this boat float 💎