How To Build the Ocean Pointer

This is only available as a PDF Digital Download.   Based on the Alton Wallace 18' round-bilged outboard skiff known as the West Pointer, the Ocean Pointer is a bit larger, and a significantly drier boat with a sweeping sheer, able to accommodate a 25-75 hp outboard. Designer/builder David Stimson created this boat to be strip-built (narrow pieces of wood), which is an especially forgiving building method for the less experienced builder. This book provides step-by-step instructions on the building process so the reader will easily be able to determine if this is their ideal craft, and if so inclined, have at it. She'll move nicely through the water, and between that sweeping sheer and the handsome tumblehome aft, she has a shape you'll never tire of. Contents:   Introduction:From West Pointer to Ocean PointerOcean Pointer's design and construction Chapter I Design and Performance To vee or not to vee: A question of flat bottom vs. deadrise Ocean Pointer's hull lines, and how they affect performance Chapter II Getting Started Setting up your shop Safe use of power tools Safe handling of epoxy Tips for successful gluing Construction overview Materials and supplies Chapter III Making Molds and Patterns Materials Making the cockpit molds Patternmaking Chapter IV The Backbone: Keel, Stem, and Transom Materials Inner and outer keel The inner stem The outer stem The forefoot The transom Chapter V Making the Bulkhead Frames and Setting Up Materials Bulkhead frames and motorwell sides The cockpit sole The ceiling Setting up the molds Marking the stations and setting up the cockpit molds Installing the motorwell sides and bracing the molds Installing the cockpit sole and transom Installing the ceiling Installing the bulkhead frames Installing the inner keel Installing the stem Applying epoxy fillets Installing the outer keel Beveling the bulkhead frames Beveling the forward end of the inner keel Beveling the transom Sealing the plywood Installing the control cable and wiring conduits Installing the Styrofoam flotation Chapter VI Planking Materials Removing the temporary fastenings Preparing the plank strips Planking the hull Applying the fillets Cutting off the planking parallel to the sheer Chapter VII Completing the Exterior Materials Fairing the hull Installing the outer stem and forefoot Flipping the boat Chapter VIII Preparing for Decking Materials Planing the sheer Fitting and fastening the inner rubrails Dynel cockpit sheathing The deck framing Chapter IX Laying the Deck Materials Marking and cutting out the deck panels Installing the deck panels Sheathing the deck with Dynel Chapter X Completing the Woodwork Materials Building the center console and seat box Building the forward seat Making the coamings The outer rubrails Striking the waterline Chapter XI Controls, Deck Hardware, and Finishing Materials Mounting the hardware The helm The control lever The control cables The splashwell mounting kit Scupper drains Running lights Ventilators Bow chocks Panel and battery switch Ignition switch Mooring and stern cleats Fire extinguisher Installing the console Installing the seat box The battery box The fuel tanks Choosing a motor Painting and varnishing Finishing touches Appendix I Sources for Materials Appendix II Repairs and Maintenance (Full-sized patterns/offsets not included with the book) by David Stimson 57 pp., softcover 9 x 11" ISBN: 0-937822-72-8 _________________  “Your downloads are ready” will be the subject line of an email you’ll receive from us—once we’ve processed your digital order. That email has the link to click, so you can then download the file. This isn't an "instant" process, so if we're asleep, you may need to wait for regular business hours, for us to process the order. Although we are quite timely, we may not be processing on weekends & holidays.