On 9/14/2012 10:00 AM, JustWait wrote:
So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about
"crappy little boats"... so...

If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be?
What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....???

Scotty, from Rottedboats.com

I would build one just like the one that rotted out on you except out of
a more durable material. Would oakum be appropriate? I would use it
wherever it is safe to do so. Why? Because boating is fun.

On 9/14/2012 12:18 PM, Meyer wrote:
On 9/14/2012 10:00 AM, JustWait wrote:
So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about
"crappy little boats"... so...

If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be?
What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....???

Scotty, from Rottedboats.com

I would build one just like the one that rotted out on you except out of
a more durable material. Would oakum be appropriate? I would use it
wherever it is safe to do so. Why? Because boating is fun.

Yeah, the Okoume would be the way to go... And if you could afford it,
clear Mahogany would be great for framing and finish. That boat, tended
could last for decades... Haven't checked prices lately, but I bet you
could build it for under a grand...