by Mark Bronkalla NOTE: Be sure to get your bronze and stainless fastenings from Glen-L! Every so often, boatbuilding points out that the correct answer to a problem is not always the obvious one. There have been many questions regarding which type of fastener is best; whether galvanized, bronze or stainless. This is complicated by […]
You can read Part One of this blog here Part Two is here To read the newest post of June 29, 2018 click here Feb. 2, 2018 – Installed the fantail deck edge angle. I had to notch the 1/8″ X 1″ angle to match the curve of the boat. Finished forming and installing the aft […]
Latest additions to the Blog A note on the blog notes; I’m building the blog notes – latest at the top, oldest at the bottom. So if something doesn’t make sense, scroll down and pick the story up where it starts, then work your way back to see where it finishes. I am also […]
I’m wrapping up the research stage prior to beginning my Malahini build. My concerns included the size and make of the outboard motor I’ll use, some motor installation issues, and some other design questions. So I went to the Houston Boat show to get some information. Outboard decision I compared the size, weight, horsepower, and cost […]
You can read Part One of this blog here To read the newest post of January 14, 2018 click here 18 February, 2017 – Although there has been 2 weeks since the last installment to the blog, I have actually achieved a fair amount of progress. I have since finished the aft battery bay, and cut […]