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Thanks Phil, I will have to look for the string. I need to experiment with the shape of the strips. The router bit I purchased has the matching profiles. I made some strips out of pine to test. The strips on the inside are really tight but there was a full 1/16 on the outside where the curve is the ...

Phil, do you think that when they built these cedar strip boats at the factory, that there were gaps between most of the strips at the area between the bottom of the boat and the side of the boat? The area on the back half of the boat where the hull is rounded. I made some test strips for my boat an...

I personally found it very helpful to see links to Craigslist or eBay advertising boats for sale. This is a normal practice on several forums which I subscribe too. Don't understand what the issue is.

My one time experience on this subject does not directly apply to yours since my boat is a cedar strip. The ends of most of the strips on my boat were rotted or damaged from abuse. I decided to remove the transom and move it forward 1.5" and then cut off all the strips to match. As Bob stated, ...

That will be a nice size shed and shop. I was in a friends shop last winter and they had in-floor heating. I could not believe what a difference it made in how warm it made everything in the shop. Just having the warm floor warms everything from the bottom up. My shop with the forced air heater is n...

When I built my shop (24X30), I insulated 6" fiberglass in the walls and 16" of blown in insulation in the ceiling. I installed a propane Reznor heater and a 120 gallon tank. One fill will last the season so I don't have to worry about winter filling. Install a programmable thermostat and ...

Very nice work. Did you also replace the sister keelsons? If so, how did you make them? I need to replace mine and not sure how to duplicate the tapered angle as they run to the front of the boat.

Brad

Post some pictures of your project. I am also working on a cedar strip boat; I have a couple threads started on the forum.

I am working on mid 40's TVT. Mine has varnish over all the screw heads on the rub rail and dash trim. And also on the copper and brass nail heads on the deck. The screws that were left exposed on the varnished areas were slightly countersunk and not filled. It would be impossible to keep the slots ...

Added more photos showing progress. I have the first 10 ribs replaced. My plan is to tackle the keel next. Not sure how to do that yet.

The keel on my cedar strip TVT is in need of replacement due to rot. Has anyone tackled this one before? I don't think steam bending a new one will be a problem, but I am not sure how to get the shape right. Should I try to cut some of the bevel before I bend it or do that after? The bevel does not ...

I made my first attempt this weekend at steaming new ribs. I was using white oak with a mix of different grains. After 20 minutes in the steamer, you could bend them in any direction without any problem. The key seemed to be to have the steam chamber over 200 degrees before putting the rib in and th...

Prepping the holes is not a problem for that kind of taper; but how to cut the plugs. I was thinking of a standard tapered plug cutter, but it does not have the steep taper you suggest. Any ideas on a plug cutter?

Assembled a steam bender this weekend and tested with great results. Used PVC pipe, styro end caps, propane fish fryer, and pvc hose. Tested with a 30" piece of oak at 215F for about 20 minutes. Could bend it in a circle without breaking. I will be replacing all cedar on my TVT strip boat up to...

Those are great results. Did you bend them in a form or did you install them right into the boat? If you can, take pictures to share on the forum. I will be replacing forms this winter on my TVT so any tips you can share would help. Good Luck!