Preview: Installing Floor Timbers in a Wooden Boat, Part 1 – Making the Pattern

5 Responses So Far to “Installing Floor Timbers in a Wooden Boat, Part 1 – Making the Pattern”

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  Ronald Kerr says:

  I have similar questions to in relation to fitting the floors like how much timber is the minimum to fit drift bolts into I have thought of use it them but I only have 70 mm of hard wood to hold the.

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  John Simlett says:

  I simply took the shape from the frame, before planking. No need for patterns … or am I missing the point?

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  Leif Eriksson says:

  Is there a video series which can guide me through stem removal and replacement?
  I’m rebuilding a 23′ CC Express cruiser.

  Thanks,

  Leif Eriksson

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  Peter Buxton says:

  I think if there is a ballast keel involved though bolting might be the best option, however a properly installed drift pin in a boat such as the Nellie, or a lobster boat, which do not have ballast keels, will hold perfectly well!

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  Bill Theurkauf says:

  Great follow up to the planking videos! Peter has a wonderful way of simplifying complex processes. I’m really impressed by those massive sawn frames, dovetailed into the keel. Really beautiful. Would love a video showing how those are sawn and fitted.

  I’m installing floors on a 21 ft sloop, so I’m curious about using drift pins to fasten the floors to the keel. My plan was to trough bolt, but this seems like a good option I’d love some comment on drift pins vs through bolting.

  Bill