*SECOND EDIT*
Lots of life happening. I'm sure many can relate. But as far as this boat build goes, kiddos and I have pivoted again and have acquired supplies for an HB20 build! They've always loved the design, and at this point, with a workshop renovation and house build in process, I love the relative simplicity!
*EDIT*
In reviewing the plans in greater detail, I have found that the MM21's dinette area is not long enough for an adult berth! Changing to MT24! (Glad I caught that detail sooner rather than later!)
Hello builders!
At what point in the process do you start a build thread?
After the kids and I built an 8' dinghy during COVID (basically from scrap around the shop... we had no idea what we were doing ), I'm currently honing my skills on a 10' Mini Tug. Already looking ahead to the next one.
Just got my MM21 plans today! I'm sure this Tug will take me (kids and I) the whole winter, at which point the big boat can begin to begin.
If life doesn't get in the way too much, I'll be excited to be the first (I think?) to document an MM21 build to completion.
HB20 Build - Upstate NY
HB20 Build - Upstate NY
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Jonathan
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Re: MM21 Build - Upstate NY
Can’t wait to watch!
Jbo
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Re: MM21 Build - Upstate NY
Love this boat and will be following your thread.
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Re: MM21 Build - Upstate NY
YES! I also will be excited to see it started. How about some pics of the tug?
"that it isn't just an ordinary sort of boat. Sometimes it's a Boat, and sometimes it's more of an Accident. It all depends." "Depends on what?" "On whether I'm on the top of it or underneath it."
A. A. Milne
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Re: MM21 Build - Upstate NY
Sure! Although not much to see just yet. Finishing up the box keel at the moment.OrangeQuest wrote: ↑Fri Nov 04, 2022 9:39 am YES! I also will be excited to see it started. How about some pics of the tug?
(Incidentally... is it important to coat the inside of sealed spaces like this with epoxy? It will be getting floatation foam.)
Also, here's some footage of the first boat we made, trolling around the pond at the family camp in the Adirondacks. This boat got So many hours and So much love this season!
https://youtu.be/Rp4cJ-Rw0Kc
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Re: MM21 Build - Upstate NY
Yes, always seal all wood with epoxy and depending on use epoxy and fiberglass. Tom
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Re: MM21 Build - Upstate NY
Little boat looks like it is a lot of fun!jonlitts wrote: ↑Fri Nov 04, 2022 8:41 pmSure! Although not much to see just yet. Finishing up the box keel at the moment.OrangeQuest wrote: ↑Fri Nov 04, 2022 9:39 am YES! I also will be excited to see it started. How about some pics of the tug?
(Incidentally... is it important to coat the inside of sealed spaces like this with epoxy? It will be getting floatation foam.)
Also, here's some footage of the first boat we made, trolling around the pond at the family camp in the Adirondacks. This boat got So many hours and So much love this season!
"that it isn't just an ordinary sort of boat. Sometimes it's a Boat, and sometimes it's more of an Accident. It all depends." "Depends on what?" "On whether I'm on the top of it or underneath it."
A. A. Milne
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Re: MM21 Build - Upstate NY
Well, I've made an error. Serves me right for "eyeballing it" and not verifying with the designer.
Upon reading through the plans and discovering that the MM21's dinette area is too short for an adult berth, I'm going with the MT24 which has this option. Plans are on the way.
So, start a new build thread? Or change the title and add an edit to the first post?
Upon reading through the plans and discovering that the MM21's dinette area is too short for an adult berth, I'm going with the MT24 which has this option. Plans are on the way.
So, start a new build thread? Or change the title and add an edit to the first post?
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Either way. It’s no practical difference to the server.
Good catch on that size issue. Much better than discovering it once you e cut plywood!
Good catch on that size issue. Much better than discovering it once you e cut plywood!
Re: MM21 Build - Upstate NY
Ok, thanks brother. I guess we'll keep this one and change the model name in the title. Thanks!
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