{"product_id":"how-to-build-the-ocean-pointer","title":"How To Build the Ocean Pointer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #229924;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is only available as a PDF Digital Download. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigner\/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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction:From West Pointer to Ocean PointerOcean Pointer's design and construction\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter I\u003c\/b\u003e Design and Performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo vee or not to vee: A question of flat bottom vs. deadrise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOcean Pointer's hull lines, and how they affect performance\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter II\u003c\/b\u003e Getting Started\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting up your shop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe use of power tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe handling of epoxy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for successful gluing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction overview\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials and supplies\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter III\u003c\/b\u003e Making Molds and Patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking the cockpit molds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatternmaking\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter IV\u003c\/b\u003e The Backbone: Keel, Stem, and Transom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInner and outer keel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe inner stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe outer stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe forefoot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe transom\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter V\u003c\/b\u003e Making the Bulkhead Frames and Setting Up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulkhead frames and motorwell sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cockpit sole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ceiling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting up the molds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarking the stations and setting up the cockpit molds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalling the motorwell sides and bracing the molds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalling the cockpit sole and transom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalling the ceiling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalling the bulkhead frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalling the inner keel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalling the stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplying epoxy fillets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalling the outer keel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeveling the bulkhead frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeveling the forward end of the inner keel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeveling the transom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealing the plywood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalling the control cable and wiring conduits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalling the Styrofoam flotation\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter VI\u003c\/b\u003e Planking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoving the temporary fastenings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparing the plank strips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanking the hull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplying the fillets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting off the planking parallel to the sheer\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter VII\u003c\/b\u003e Completing the Exterior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFairing the hull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalling the outer stem and forefoot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlipping the boat\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter VIII\u003c\/b\u003e Preparing for Decking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaning the sheer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitting and fastening the inner rubrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynel cockpit sheathing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe deck framing\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter IX\u003c\/b\u003e Laying the Deck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarking and cutting out the deck panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalling the deck panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheathing the deck with Dynel\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter X\u003c\/b\u003e Completing the Woodwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding the center console and seat box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding the forward seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking the coamings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe outer rubrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriking the waterline\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter XI\u003c\/b\u003e Controls, Deck Hardware, and Finishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting the hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe helm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe control lever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe control cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe splashwell mounting kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScupper drains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVentilators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBow chocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel and battery switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIgnition switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMooring and stern cleats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFire extinguisher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalling the console\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalling the seat box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe battery box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fuel tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing a motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainting and varnishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishing touches\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix I\u003c\/b\u003e Sources for Materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix II\u003c\/b\u003e Repairs and Maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e(Full-sized patterns\/offsets not included with the book)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby David Stimson\u003cbr\u003e57 pp., softcover\u003cbr\u003e 9 x 11\"\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 0-937822-72-8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e_________________ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e“Your downloads are ready” will be the subject line of an email you’ll receive from us—once we’ve processed your digital order. 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