Introduction, Building References, Bulkheads

Briggs Dory Build 

Day 1: The first cuts. We cut the 3/8" AB Marine Douglas Fir 4- Ply into the desired heights for the bulkheads. Next, will be making the diagonal cuts on the bulkheads to finish them off before glassing. 

I still need to clean out the garage a bit more to make room for the boat. The fiberglass and Epoxy orders have been placed so the building will be placed on hold until their arrival.

Notes: This was day one of actually creating sawdust. I have spend a ton of time researching. Below are some of the resources that I have been using. (Speaking of which, I'd like to thank everyone that has posted information on these forums and blogs. It has been extremely helpful and an inspiration)

Books:

Boatbuilding with Plywood by Glen L Witt

Drift Boats & River Dories by Roger L. Fletcher

Fiberglass Boatbuilding for Amateurs by Ken Hankinson

How to Fiberglass Boats by Ken Hankinson

Inspirational Books:

The Doing of the Thing by Buzz Holmstrom 

The Emerald Mile by Kevin Fedarko

Plans:

Andy Hutchinson - Grand Canyon Dory - Classic

http://hddories.net/about-whitewater-dories/dory-designs/

Blogs:

http://kellyneu.blogspot.com/2009/10/day-1.html

http://www.westtavaputs.com/2015/12/tools-of-trade.html

http://fretwaterlines.blogspot.com/2015_12_01_archive.html

Forum:

www.montana-riverboats.com

www.mountainbuzz.com

forum.woodenboat.com

Sketup Models: Building multiple boats from different designs in sketchup really help me visualize how the build will go. Especially with getting the different bevels down on the bow and stern.