Thanks, I kind of like the effect myself.I like the copper work! I've been wondering what to do with the stem on mine; might just have to steal that idea. I fitted brass half-oval from the bow eye down and back.
Something about the stainless screws don't sit right with me either, I'm looking at replacing them with bronze.The traditionalist in me would want to see bronze oval head screws on that copper. I'm trying to go all bronze/brass/copper on my boat, but $$$. Luckily, I have some bronze hardware left over from old long-gone boats I had, and I made my own oarlock sockets out of brass and cherry.
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Thanks MushCreek,I got mine from Fair Wind Fasteners. The quality seems quite good.
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My floorboards are 3/4" thick at this point.I'm really enjoying this, since it so closely mirrors my project boat. Mine calls for steam-bent 'ribs' for the floorboards, but I think I'm going to laminate them instead. The floorboards are permanently attached to the ribs, and the whole assembly is removed for refinishing. Mine calls for 3/8" thick planks- How thick are yours?
I picked up a used jetski trailer cheap,and as luck would have it, the PO had put a long tongue on it to haul a canoe. It's perfect for my 18' hull. I need to add some rollers, and come up with some sort of bunks to support the hull.