Construction day 6 - 6/27/2011

We flipped the boat today after cementing a second layer of cardboard to the bottom, covering both keels. Worked on layout of seats and seat supports. Also made a stern piece which we will cement on later this week. Conversation is leading toward having 4 seats and eight guys in the boat. I will make that determination later this week. Since we have so many guys wanting to work, I recommended we schedule only 6 guys at a time to help keep our focus on the build. I will send out a schedule later this week.

Construction day 5 - 6/24/2011

Day five of construction and we continued to work on the bottom of the boat. We constructed a triangular wedge the length of the boat and anchored it to the center of the "W" with contact cement. We then slid a cardboard carpet tube inside and capped off the ends. All joints were caulked with liquid nails and edges taped. Another layer of cardboard will be placed over the dual keels and across the center of the bottom of the boat. Short day today, need to let things dry before turning the boat over to start on the gunwales. 

Construction day 4 - 6/22/2011

Today we finished doubling the cardboard thickness on the outside of the boat up to where the gunwale starts. We also glued up 8 cross-member supports for the inside of the hull. These will also support the four seats. They are "W" shaped, four pieces glued and stacked to make a 1" thick piece.

Construction day 3 - 6/20/2011

We continue construction by adding a second layer to the bottom of the boat. Panels are cut and contact cement is used to put them together. Again it is important to tape all edges to keep water from being absorbed into the corrugation.

Construction day 2 - 6/17/2011

Larry Williams made two templates and brought them today. It is an upside down 'W". The top should be about 40 inches wide and be good and stable. In order to make the W shape it is necessary to lightly score each joint so that the cardboard can be folded. We joined two hull parts together and taped all open edges and seams.We used an overlapping 6" joint and contact cement .
Karl and Victor are working on Tuesdays to modifying last years boat replacing the steering oar with a rudder.

Construction day 1 6/13/2011

Sorted cardboard and decided on a catamaran design. We were able to get a great supply of cardboard from Weinbergers Furniture Gallery. Elaine Weinberger is a resident here at Del Webb. Need to construct a hull template by next construction day this Friday.
Build crew:
Leo Wiesler - Larry Vescuso - Don Buzzell - K.G. Klinck -Larry Williams - Kermit Combs - Karl Peper - Victor L'Eplattenier - Tom Richardson - Dave Heinfeldt - Gary Fry - Jack Elder - Frank McKercher - Ron Dickey.

2011 Cardboard Boat Construction

The 3rd annual OPAS Cardboard Boat Regatta will be held on august 13th. We are entering last years boat "Puff the Magic Dragon" and also constructing a new entry, the type of which is yet to be determined.Our first meeting was held on June 8th and our build start date is June 13th. We will have a meeting on June 16th to select our paddlers by luck of the draw.

K. G. Klinck is chairman of team selection.
Steve Guss is chairman of rules & registration
Sue Buzzell is working with Ruth on donations.