Whats going on - Shop log

* Mummichog & Chog - Plywood Skiffs - by Jerry Mathieu *

Whats going on - Shop log

Tech tips and new projects

A great web site you can check out , it covers it all when using epoxy. www.epoxyworks.com

When I publish things like mph , its not a made up : its a true reading, (boat test) - done on a G P S . -- J.M.

If it's about boats and boatbuilding, outboard motors or ?. - You may find it here, J.M.

Here's a look at a plywood deck.

Plywood fore deck-(Meranti Mar Ply)-coated w/epoxy

This will be sanded & varnished.

Frd. compartment - casting platform

12 mm meranti - stiffeners are being added to support the hatch.

Gluing down a plywood fore deck

Strips are used to hold the deck flush while the glue sets.

M-18-V builders scale model

Scale Model

A builders scale model is a great tool. Anyone building a skiff should consider building one. I use a scale of 1/8" = 1" , this is a good size and it will help you work out anything that you may want to change. Plywood from an old hollow core door is a good thickness and a piece of 1/4" ply will be good for the transom.

side deck

Center Console

Center console

Yes a skiff with a center console! - Not everyone will use their skiff for hauling pots or raking quahogs. - A boat equipped with a center console is more comfortable underway and will give a more secure feel in a chop. The central location helps balance the weight.

Oak bit and bronze pin - w/a 1" plywood backup .

Plywood side deck.

Decks on Chog and Mummichog skiffs are structural. Laminated 3/4 X 3/4 strips or plywood can be used for decks. Plywood decks take less time to build and uses up some leftover plywood .

A drawing of this simple guide appears on the link to- www.chogboats.com . Look under technical - skiff-scarfs.

Table saw scarf

using a guide to cut a scarf on a table saw -(see scarfing jig) at - www.chogboats.com

Outboard Motors

A very important part of your ship. I prefer 4 stroke over the obsolete 2 stroke. There is very little weight difference and the benifits are many. J.M.

Plans for M-18V will be ready soon !

Chog & Mummichog plywood Skiffs

Westport, Mass.