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by cdurbin
Mon Sep 13, 2021 9:34 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: FS14
Replies: 3
Views: 458

FS14

https://youtu.be/U_bOuvfN6-w Not sure this classifies as "progress," but technically the boat is still in progress (waiting for a 20HP Yamaha, supposed to arrive in June!) Yesterday put on the final coats of varnish, installed hardware, rigged controls on this FS14. This is my second Bate...
by cdurbin
Thu Feb 11, 2021 1:08 pm
Forum: Small Boats
Topic: FS14 Motor Shaft Length
Replies: 3
Views: 635

FS14 Motor Shaft Length

Looking to answer whether I should order the short (15") or long (20") Yamaha F20 for my FS14. Looks like S shaft is 17.4" from transom mount to cavitation plate Looks like L shaft is 22.2 in same dimensions From plans, I see 19 ⅝" on this dimension transom to keel. So I am think...
by cdurbin
Sat Jun 17, 2017 6:18 pm
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: FS12- Boston, MA
Replies: 8
Views: 2750

Re: FS12- Boston, MA

Progress pictures! Finishing installing mahogany gunwales and getting ready to prime outside
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by cdurbin
Sat Jun 03, 2017 5:43 pm
Forum: Resins, Fiberglass and Paint
Topic: Under seats/inside compartments
Replies: 2
Views: 585

Under seats/inside compartments

I'm building an FS12, and although still working on the outside fiberglass and fairing, am starting to think about primer and paint. What's the best way to finish the insides of compartments (i.e. under seats, in the open bow compartment)? Will use Silvertip Primer everywhere, but should those compa...
by cdurbin
Sat May 13, 2017 10:19 am
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: FS12- Boston, MA
Replies: 8
Views: 2750

FS12- Boston, MA

Received the CNC plywood yesterday, and got to work cutting out the parts and getting ready to build the mold!
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(My first build, a cedar strip canoe from Bear Mountain Boats, is watching over the progress!)
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by cdurbin
Tue May 09, 2017 4:17 pm
Forum: Small Boats
Topic: 15 HP for FS-12
Replies: 7
Views: 1783

Re: 15 HP for FS-12

Makes sense, thanks. Sounds like a 9.9 is the way to go. To my above question, is the 15" shaft length correct? The website lists 20" shaft length as correct, but that seems too big based on Yamaha's dimensions.
by cdurbin
Fri May 05, 2017 3:29 pm
Forum: Questions before purchasing the plans and announcements..
Topic: CNC Parts for FS12
Replies: 1
Views: 386

CNC Parts for FS12

Are the CNC parts cut exactly as shown in the FS12 plans? Wondering if it is possible to order the CNC parts without the stern seat hatch cut out, and without the cutout in the bow frame. Looks like the stringer blocks could come from other parts of the 4'x8' sheet. Do you take modifications such as...
by cdurbin
Thu May 04, 2017 4:52 pm
Forum: Small Boats
Topic: 15 HP for FS-12
Replies: 7
Views: 1783

Re: 15 HP for FS-12

I've purchased the plans for the FS12 and am also deciding on an outboard to plan for. The Yamaha 15hp "S" with a shaft length of 15" specifies on the drawing that there is 17.1" from the top of the clamp down to the cavitation plate. This seems to match the dimension in the plan...