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by stormsails13
Tue Jan 19, 2021 1:21 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Vancouver Island Skiff build
Replies: 5
Views: 8691

Re: Vancouver Island Skiff build

Yeah that's the boat, I should get the plans in a week or two.
by stormsails13
Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:52 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Vancouver Island Skiff build
Replies: 5
Views: 8691

Re: Vancouver Island Skiff build

Thanks for your reply. The plans are a Jimbo skiff from Glen L. I'm going to stretch the boat 10% and keep the same beam which the plans say is fine. I just have a mig setup so for ease of welding and design was going to just stick with 3/16 for most of the build. I had the same thoughts about the 5...
by stormsails13
Fri Jan 15, 2021 8:34 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Vancouver Island Skiff build
Replies: 5
Views: 8691

Vancouver Island Skiff build

I'm getting ready to start building a 17' skiff it's a v bottom center console all 3/16 5052 Aluminum. I've welded most of my life and have lots of experience building in aluminum. I don't have a lot of experience buying aluminum as most of the time I just take it off the rack where I use to work. S...