Paul Elkins Little Miss Sally build x4

So...the other 4 boats I've started are all Paul Elkins' Little Miss Sally design.  I got talking with my dad back in February 2021 about small, easy-to-manage electric boats.  I remembered seeing Paul's design years ago.  One thing led to another, and we decided to build not just one, but 4!  This would allow us to go out in a family or friend group exploring the local waterways.  My parents are quite lucky - they just so happen to live on the Montague River with water access.  The mini boats might just be a perfect fit for them.

Here are a few pics showing Paul's boat, and the progress we have made on ours.  The boats are wood construction with fiberglass outside.  The power source is a modified trolling motor running on 12v.

~Ryan

Laying out hull side shape using fairing stick.

Starting to cut first of eight hull sides.

Here we are clamping the pine sheer clamp to the hull side.  Looking back on this now, it would have been much easier to bend if I made some band saw cuts where the bends were.  And simply filling in the cuts after with epoxy filler.

Using a windlass to bend the sides around the seat station.

This one is almost ready for the hull bottom, just need the steering column former installed.

One hull bottom installed, ready to router edges.

Simple slatted seat design from plans.  We will probably add a padded seat to this before any lengthly trip.

Dry lay-up of combing/front storage compartment.