Tolman Skiff - Dodson Jumbo: 2/07 - 5/07 build


By Kenneth Dodson - Posted on 14 May 2007

Work continues. Since the last post I have completed the cuddy and installed the cuddy window frames. I uses some plywood frames I got from Neal at Skiffkits.com. In my opinion they look real nice and should help lighten up the cuddy.
I have the main cabin primered and the first coat of top paint on. I have also primed and painted the cuddy. I am using Rustoleum Marine Topsiders for the skiff, both inside and out. I used a graphite epoxy bottom finish so that is done. I am using a light gray inside the cabin and white on the outside of the hull with some medium gray accents. Rutoleum doesn't have a light gray so I mixed my own using a 50/50 mix of the Battleship Grey and White.
The deck is now epoxied in place and faired. It is coming together and I hope to see it float in June, July at the latest.
I also have some photo's showing the seating. I went with 2 bench seats and 2 individual seats from Cabela's. The individual seats are forward facing and sit higher to afford a better view. They are removable (3/4 pin bass boat style) and will work in some individual seat bases that I will use on the deck. In the photo's you will also see a leaning post set-up for the driver. This slips in place over the seat box when the seat is removed to allow standup piloting when the weather is snotty or trolling.


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