Prototype Bluefin 12; 12' fishing SOT

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Warmouth
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When can I build one?

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This looks like the boat I've been looking for for years. Any idea of when plans will be available?
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I'm revising a couple things.

I don't have assembly instructions but it's the same as the Wadefish. If you want the drawings for this boat with the wadefish instructions, I can sell them . Email me.
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Warmouth
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Fiberglass on inside?

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Do I need to fully sheath the interior with fiberglass if I use Okoume?
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I recommend you do if using 4mm or less thick ply.
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Re: Fiberglass on inside?

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Warmouth wrote:Do I need to fully sheath the interior with fiberglass if I use Okoume?
Not sure what Matt will say but remember it is nothing but wood and water rots wood , no matter what it is. (Exceptions are the oily woods , Cedar , Redwood and the one that last forever .... Cypress) .
Just a natural occurrence with boats and Okoume does not fall into the one area I listed , might not be for 10 years but sometime it will happen. :evil:

I would epoxy saturate it to stop any water from getting into it and if needed then glass it for security and strength.

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There are strength issues with regard to the internal framing and supporting a cockpit. So I stand by my original advice. I do hedge toward safety.
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Post by Warmouth »

I'm probably getting ahead of myself and this will be covered in the instructions. I'll definitely go with your recommendations. I want it to be lightweight, but I also want to have confidence in it in the surf and rocky rivers(not whitewater of course).
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Post by AustinPynes »

Bluefin looks interesting.

What would be best for the surf? Bluefin or Wadefish 2.0?

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Wadefish
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Re: Prototype Bluefin 12; 12' fishing SOT

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Hi Matt

How are the plans going for this boat??
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