Enterprise Dinghy

pburrows · 31-05-2013 10:59PM

Yes that's what I'm thinking. It's a bigger woodworking task than I have undertaken before and this worries me. I don't want to ruin the whole thing. I'll research it but don't know what wood to use or where to get it from or even how to bend it to shape!

fergal.b · 31-05-2013 11:12PM

Any of the hard woods will do you might even get half round lengths in woodies or B&Q, the bending is not too severe on that boat so it should bend dry but if you feel like it's going to break just wrap it in towels and pour boiling water over it, after half an hour it will bend quite easy.

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pburrows · 31-05-2013 11:34PM

Like it. I'm thinking ill get it all off tomorrow without trying to save it as its making a mess off the deck and generally is buggered.

Do you think oak would be ok if I could get a half round moulding? I don't think it's feasible to make your own half round opts it?

fergal.b · 31-05-2013 11:51PM

Oak would be fine but you are more likely to find a type of mahogany or iroko I got mine in woodies.

pburrows · 31-05-2013 11:58PM

Thats a stunning boat. Did you replace the rub strake on that?

fergal.b · 01-06-2013 12:05AM

Thanks, I built the whole boat:D you can see it in the link below.

pburrows wrote: »

Thats a stunning boat. Did you replace the rub strake on that?

pburrows · 01-06-2013 12:16AM

Nice one. Puts me to shame. Can't even tidy up an old dinghy without running into problems!just want to get it watertight and this rub is a right mess

fergal.b · 01-06-2013 10:46AM

No shame in it at all, everyone with a boat runs into a problem of some sort nearly on a daily basis

it's part and parcel of boating if your not using the boat then your fixing the boat:D It won't be long before you have your rub rail back on and looking good then when the next guy comes along asking "how do remove the rub rail from an enterprise dinghy" you will be the expert.

For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them. (Hannah Arendt)

pburrows wrote: »

Nice one. Puts me to shame. Can't even tidy up an old dinghy without running into problems!just want to get it watertight and this rub is a right mess

pburrows · 01-06-2013 11:14AM

One side is off. Now need to think about sourcing a new one. I looked at what b and q have but the profile is too shallow and the wrong size.

fergal.b · 01-06-2013 11:33AM

If you bring a bit of the rail into these guys they will be able to copy it for you http://www.abbeywoods.ie/bespoke.htm or you might have a machine shop closer you that could do it.
Woodies also have a good selection of Richard burbidge moulding that might be worth a look.

pburrows · 01-06-2013 12:11PM

It's a good idea but I'm in England. Ill try and find someone around here in Birmingham. Cheers

Mr.Boots · 19-06-2013 09:40AM

Looking for bronze screws now.
I know I can get them online, but anywhere I can get them in south Dublin over the counter?
Or am I being OTT putting bronze screws in a dinghy?

Mr.Boots · 19-06-2013 09:43AM

Here is a pic of first three new panels in place, screwed and epoxied.

fergal.b · 19-06-2013 10:01AM

Unless your going to show them and want the look I would save my money:D

On my builds all the screws are just used to hold the ply in place while the epoxy sets then they are taken out and the holes filled as the epoxy is strong enough to hold the ply on it's own. On the sides I just used clamps as screw holes can cause weak spots when bending it.

Mr.Boots · 19-06-2013 10:07AM

So what screws would you recommend?

fergal.b · 19-06-2013 10:17AM

I use stainless steel just incase I snap the head off one it will last longer than plain screws I have also used some decking screws, it's not a good idea to use ss screws below the waterline or under paint or epoxy as they will corrode without air. It's best to take the screws out just before the epoxy is fully set or put a bit of wax or soap on the treads to make it easier to remove.

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Mr.Boots · 19-06-2013 12:13PM

Any idea where I might find bronze screws over the counter?

fergal.b · 19-06-2013 12:22PM

These should have them http://www.unionchandlery.ie/ you could also try http://www.allmetalfasteners.com/contact

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Mr.Boots · 12-10-2013 11:19PM

I kinda forgot about this thread....
Here is a pic of finished article

Mr.Boots · 12-10-2013 11:22PM

fergal.b · 13-10-2013 12:34AM

Looks great, job well done now time to enjoy.

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ado100 · 13-10-2013 09:34AM

Great job - well done.

breghall · 13-10-2013 10:56AM

well done there Mr.Boots

BrensBenz · 18-10-2013 10:55AM

Mr.Boots wrote: »

Nice work there, Sir.

Looks like you've lost a couple of battens! I made mine with fibreglass skin cloth and epoxy: two, more than full-length strips of skin cloth and then four or six layers of shorter lengths to get a tapered bend. Trim to taste!
At that time, I had access to vacuum bagging to provide pressure while curing the glass but clamping the layers betweeen a pair of straight, well-taped wooden slats for a few hours works almost as well. The beauty of making your own battens from glass is that you can tailor the bend without making firewood!

agencydude · 17-07-2016 04:12PM

Hi Mr Boots
I'm really impressed by the work you'd done to that enterprise.
I currently own an enterprise and it needs some paint work on the hull and deck.
The problem I have is that I don't have any place to dry out the boat and do the work . I also don't have the time.
Would you be interested in doing paint work on an old Ent and getting paid to do it ?

Enterprise Dinghy

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