pete48 Posted December 4, 2013 Share #1 Posted December 4, 2013 This morning I woke up and Deciced that I would start the Buzzards Bay 14 ftr . I was originaly planning on building Capt Nates 12 1/2 , However I cannot find the plans for it (the last time I saw them was when I was planning on a full size build) anyway, I do have the plans for the Buzzards Bay 14 ftr. wich was designed by Francis Herreshoff (son of Nathanael Herreshoff) a slightly larger version of the 12 1/2. (12 1/2 is the water line length) The Buzzards Bay has a 14 foot Waterline. I still plan on building the 12 1/2 in the future. Here is what I have so far kuya, mtaylor, olliechristo and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted December 4, 2013 Share #2 Posted December 4, 2013 Pete, this looks really interesting I will be following along, Nice looking drawings you have there. Michael pete48 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted December 4, 2013 Thank you Michael, This should be alot of fun to build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yambo Posted December 4, 2013 Share #4 Posted December 4, 2013 Looks very much like the Midwest Sakonnet daysailer, Pete. pete48, yvesvidal and Elmer Cornish 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted December 4, 2013 Hi Yambo, Although at first glance they look the same, The Sakonnet daysailer has a Hard Chine hull,and The Herreshoff has a rounded bilge. if you were to compare them side by side they are 2 completly different boats Best Regards, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBlack Posted December 4, 2013 Share #6 Posted December 4, 2013 (edited) Pete, My aunt owns one of these, built in Eastport, Me. I think. I've sailed it a number of times. A mighty fine craft; good and solid; lots of mahogany. I'll certainly be following your progress. Did you decide on a scale? (sorry, just read the headline, duhh!) Tom Edited December 4, 2013 by TBlack pete48 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted December 5, 2013 Thanks Tom, Its a beautiful Boat, one I have always wanted . Now that I have gotten my feet wet again,( I had a 11 year break from Boat Buildiing.)( Full Size and Scale models) and now have a few Lobster Smack's under my belt . I am ready to Build This Boat. I am going to build her with cut frames and a strongback. ( that way I can R.C. her if i decide) I like the idea of being able to sail her. Best Regards, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yambo Posted December 5, 2013 Share #8 Posted December 5, 2013 Hi Yambo, Although at first glance they look the same, The Sakonnet daysailer has a Hard Chine hull,and The Herreshoff has a rounded bilge. if you were to compare them side by side they are 2 completly different boats Best Regards, Pete I should have picked that up from the first plans picture but had a senior moment I guess. Looking again and spending a bit more time, it looks a lovely little boat. pete48 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted December 5, 2013 Share #9 Posted December 5, 2013 I'm pulling up a chair to watch. I've always liked the Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 ftr. Bob pete48 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted December 5, 2013 I Started by Taking 1/8" X 4" Basswood and lofting the lines (profile ) drawing on it. And I am using 3/32" X 4" for the frames and started lofting them out as well , I did get a few frames cut ( I see myself going thru alot of #11 Blades) Here are the results Elmer Cornish, hexnut, Elia and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted December 8, 2013 Last Night I was able to squeeze in a few hours , So I finished cutting the frames that I had laid out, ( I cut out the frames that will give me a basic shape first) I only have to make 5 more frames . Nothing has been glued together and I used a piece of masking tape to hold the Transom on (its crude but hey it works ) To this point everything has gone smoothly. Here are the results mtaylor, yvesvidal, Elmer Cornish and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted December 8, 2013 Share #12 Posted December 8, 2013 Looking good, Pete. You'll have a boat before you know it. Bob pete48 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share #13 Posted December 8, 2013 Thank you Bob, Hopefully before spring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted December 11, 2013 This afternoon I finished cutting all the frames , I re lofted the Transom and changed it out so that it will line up better with the Cockpit Coaming. To this Point nothing has been glued, and the new Transom is being held on with masking tape, I still have to true up all the frames and finish sanding the new frames. Here are the results Mirabell61, TBlack, Elmer Cornish and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted December 11, 2013 Share #15 Posted December 11, 2013 Pete: The framework looks really good. Question: Was the transom expansion lofted on the plans or did you originally use the transom from the body plan? If you used the transom from the body plan that would explain why you needed to reloft it. Russ pete48 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted December 11, 2013 Share #16 Posted December 11, 2013 Pete, I've only just found your log. This looks a really interesting build! John pete48 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share #17 Posted December 11, 2013 (edited) Hi Russ, It was lofted from the plans , I just needed to add 2" (scale) to get the curve on top correct. Edited December 11, 2013 by pete48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share #18 Posted December 11, 2013 Thank you John, It should be a fun build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted December 11, 2013 Share #19 Posted December 11, 2013 I assume the transom issue was simply not taking the bevel on the top edge into account? She's looking good so far! pete48 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share #20 Posted December 11, 2013 Hi Druxey, You are Correct, Thats why it was only adjusted on top 2" ( Scale ) Best Regards, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor1234567890 Posted December 11, 2013 Share #21 Posted December 11, 2013 This was the my first attempt at lofting, probably 15 years ago or so. I wasn't terribly successful, mostly because I didn't have any battens in my university dorm room. My next attempt, a 13 foot CATSPAW dinghy in full scale went much better. pete48 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share #22 Posted December 12, 2013 Hi Sailor1234567890, All my Prior lofting has been done on full scale, I can relate my first full size was a simple Windtward Sabot (like a Pram) this had to be over 25 years ago, I set up the building jig and started putting the plywood on and relized I had made a mistake when nothing lined up . I had to redo the entire building jig Big lesson learned . The boat ended up turning out beautiful Best Regards, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share #23 Posted May 11, 2014 Well it happened, I found the box containing the Buzzards Bay , I was begining to think that I would never see the box again . I unpacked all the frames and the keel and dry fit all the frames, There are 3 frames that I will replace with new ones and square everything up and start building. Here are the results egkb, russ, Aussie048 and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted May 11, 2014 Share #24 Posted May 11, 2014 Well this is great news looking forward to the rest of the build. Michael pete48 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share #25 Posted May 12, 2014 Today I started by squaring up the frames in the Cockpit section. I then decided to cut in 2 Cockpit Floor Stringers, ( 3/ 32 " square stock )I figured I would square and plumb this section of the boat first. ( this would be from stations 6'- 0" to 13' - 6" ) after that section was glued , I then installed the rest of the frames working from the cockpit to the Bow. By working this way has kept the Boat square and plumb ( I am very pleased ) Next will be to install the rib bands the Transom and fair the frames. Here are the results Elia, dgbot, Elmer Cornish and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hexnut Posted May 12, 2014 Share #26 Posted May 12, 2014 I'm really glad you found the box, now I get to watch it come together! pete48 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share #27 Posted May 13, 2014 Thank you Bob, I was happy as well. Today I installed the Ribbands making sure to keep everything Square. ( so far so good ) Next will be to install the Transom, and start fairing the frames. Hopefully I will start planking soon. Here are the results egkb, Elia, Elmer Cornish and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 13, 2014 Share #28 Posted May 13, 2014 Looks like it is fairing up nicely. Good work so far. Russ pete48 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share #29 Posted May 13, 2014 Thank you Russ, I am pleased with the results Best Regards, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share #30 Posted May 15, 2014 Yesterday I installed the Transom and started fairing. Today, I finished fairing the Frames to get it ready for planking, I then soaked 1/4" X 1/16" X 24" strips in alcohol . After the fairing was complete, I then was able to get 4 rows of planking installed . Here are the results Elia, Aussie048, egkb and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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