Sorry , I'm a bit late to the party but I built a rice lake skiff back in 2013. I still have and use it. If I can remember that far back possibly I could be of some help to you ?
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- Sun Dec 25, 2022 12:28 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Rice Lake Skiff
- Replies: 4
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- Mon Jun 08, 2015 12:07 pm
- Forum: Boat-Building Tips & Techniques
- Topic: Rewebbing a canoe seat
- Replies: 1
- Views: 13280
Rewebbing a canoe seat
I've almost completed the process of refinishing my 20yr old swift kippawa tripping canoe. The gunwales looked as grey as old asphalt. I used to re oil the woodwork yearly but the canoe has been neglected the past ten years or so. I figured it was time to do something before it passed the point of n...
- Fri Jun 05, 2015 6:06 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Installing seats with cleats.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2535
Re: Installing seats with cleats.
Micmacjay. I built a rice lake skiff and installed the seats using cleats. I'll try and dig up some pics of the install. Keep in mind that I used solid plank for the seats and not a lightweight frame so I was more concerned with overall strength than aesthetics with the install. I bedded the cleats ...
- Wed Oct 01, 2014 6:06 am
- Forum: Boat-Building Tips & Techniques
- Topic: Strip Cutting Friction and Wax
- Replies: 8
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Re: Strip Cutting Friction and Wax
I had good luck using thin kerf blades designed for skillsaws... 7 1/4" blade. I think I had a freud.. ripping bade. Used paste wax on all surfaces really helped. And don't forget some good feather boards.
- Wed Oct 01, 2014 5:58 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Titebond 3
- Replies: 20
- Views: 26403
Re: Titebond 3
I used titebond 3 for my rice lake skiff due to working in cooler temps and it worked perfectly. I used a squeeze bottle to ensure a small bead and wiped up any runs with a damp cloth. I would deffinately use it again. That and I couldn't find any other titebond in my local area.
- Wed Oct 01, 2014 5:49 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Cyanoacrylate Glue
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2548
Re: Cyanoacrylate Glue
I switched to CA glue for scarfing my strips. It worked so well, especially around defects, knots that you have a hard time finding the joints. And it was quick.
- Mon Dec 30, 2013 6:10 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Stretched Rice Lake Skiff?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 24184
- Tue Dec 17, 2013 2:03 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Where to splice strips and sheer clamp
- Replies: 4
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Re: Where to splice strips and sheer clamp
To speed up the building process I used cryanoacrylate (Krazy glue,super glue, hot stuff) to glue my scarfs. I used an accelerator to set the glue. I havent had an issue and my joints are virtually invisible unless the wood colour changes significantly. it was real handy if I ran into grain issues o...
- Tue Dec 17, 2013 1:54 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Station Positioning
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4685
Re: Station Positioning
You could use any soft wood. I've even seen some walnut used.brooks wrote: I'm still debating on buying the kit. I live in the southwest and dont see a lot of cedar. Are there alternatives other than redwood.
Of course you might want to consider the weight of the woods used.
- Mon Dec 16, 2013 1:47 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Stretched Rice Lake Skiff?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 24184
- Mon Dec 16, 2013 1:08 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Stretched Rice Lake Skiff?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 24184
Re: Stretched Rice Lake Skiff?
moonman I run a 6hp and have no trouble with concern to shipping water over the transom. However if I'm reversing into waves/wakes.. that's another story. I went with a bench seat moved inboard to facilitate easier control with an outboard. I'll see if I can find a pic. (boat is in storage..won't be...
- Thu Dec 05, 2013 2:43 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Stretched Rice Lake Skiff?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 24184
Re: Stretched Rice Lake Skiff?
I have built a skiff . I did not stretch it but have thought that if I ever built another one I would make the transom wider. Maybe build with the forms from the center(widest form) all the way to the transom the same. That way it would make a more stable more of a flatter bottomed boat . Kind of li...
- Thu Dec 05, 2013 2:08 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Show us your decks
- Replies: 20
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- Wed Sep 04, 2013 12:45 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Photos of Rice lake Skiff
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4164
Re: Photos of Rice lake Skiff
looking good! We need some updates!!
- Wed Jan 16, 2013 12:16 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Rice lake Skiff launched
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4025
Re: Rice lake Skiff launched
I've finally moved up to a 6hp. The boat moves nicely when I'm out alone. You can deffinatly tell it's not a planing hull when you're carrying passengers. On the other hand it paddles easily.. I found that out the hard way. Here it is from last september up on rousseau. It's held up nicely except fo...