beekeeper Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Every kid needs a boat ot go fishing. I made this one for my grandson: Worth every hour and every splinter: beekeeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Grump Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Excellant build - loved the last pic. Is that a Gator boat? UG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekeeper Posted April 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Excellant build - loved the last pic. Is that a Gator boat? UG Thanks Uncle Grump for the compliment. I to love the last picture. It is not a Gator ( http://www.gatorboats.com/) design. It was not built with written plans. My first build was a Gator Croc. The skills and information I gained from that boat help me with the other boats. I have two friends that are real boat builders and they guide and try to teach me. http://www.keithspirogues.com/ Lots of information from this site also; http://www.southernpaddler.com/phpBB3/index.php This site started me in woodworking. beekeeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baitbucket Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Thanks Uncle Grump for the compliment. I to love the last picture. It is not a Gator ( http://www.gatorboats.com/) design. It was not built with written plans. My first build was a Gator Croc. The skills and information I gained from that boat help me with the other boats. I have two friends that are real boat builders and they guide and try to teach me. http://www.keithspirogues.com/ Lots of information from this site also; http://www.southernpaddler.com/phpBB3/index.php This site started me in woodworking. beekeeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baitbucket Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Thanks Uncle Grump for the compliment. I to love the last picture. It is not a Gator ( http://www.gatorboats.com/) design. It was not built with written plans. My first build was a Gator Croc. The skills and information I gained from that boat help me with the other boats. I have two friends that are real boat builders and they guide and try to teach me. http://www.keithspirogues.com/ Lots of information from this site also; http://www.southernpaddler.com/phpBB3/index.php This site started me in woodworking. beekeeper Nice boat ,last picture is worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekeeper Posted July 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Nice boat ,last picture is worth it. These pictures also add to the worth. Our first trip: beekeeper beekeeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred27 Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 I think everybody named fred27 needs a boat like that to go fishing "hint, hint" Now that i have wiped the tears off my face, Nice job on the boat, and what a great feeling that must be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 I think everybody named fred27 needs a boat like that to go fishing "hint, hint" Now that i have wiped the tears off my face, Nice job on the boat, and what a great feeling that must be. Beautiful boat ! And for the best reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basspikeperch Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 wow, i wish my grandpa thought every boy needed a fishing boat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishon-son Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 wow what a great boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekeeper Posted July 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Sorry guys for not replying to the new post and thanks for the compliments. The wood is coated with epoxy resign and toped with 4 or 5 coats of marine varnish for a gloss finish and uv protection. I have built several boats since, that are probably "better" but his one is special and may be my favorite. beekeeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...