Building of a Bobcat begun January 11, 2010
picture--Harold "Dynamite" Payson www.instantboats.com/bobcatbill.htm
The Long Island Seaport and Eco Center (LISEC)'s first project was to build a Bobcat for Roy Vitters. Vitters provided the plans and materials for the boat, LISEC provided the help and experience.
The 12 foot boat was constructed of marine plywood, fiberglass resin, and cloth. The construction used plans supplied by Harold "Dynamite" Payson off the website: www.instantboats.com. Betty Ann Arink, Roy Vitters, and Charles Pieroth started the project by cutting out 'lofted' patterns for the 29 major pieces in early January 2010.
The project took 11 months to complete except for coaming and hardware. The owner is moving and will finish the boat on his own.
Frames on the strongback
Bill Gildersleeve, Charles Pieroth, and Richard Larson fitting panels to frames
Pieces are fitted onto the frame and tacked into place
Cutting out the patterns
Transferring patterns to plywood
Boat flipped over to begin interior work and decking
Centerboard and flotation installed, interior painted
Spars glued and being shaped by Charlie Kenny and Charlie Pieroth
Spars completed and tabernacle fitted
Boat completed except for coaming - Bill Althoff ready to sail out the door
The Process and Progress
LONG ISLAND SEAPORT & ECO CENTER
P.O. BOX 750
PORT JEFFERSON, NY 11777
P.O. BOX 750
PORT JEFFERSON, NY 11777
(631-474-4725
LONG ISLAND SEAPORT & ECO CENTER
P.O. BOX 750
PORT JEFFERSON, NY 11777
P.O. BOX 750
PORT JEFFERSON, NY 11777
(631-474-4725
LONG ISLAND SEAPORT & ECO CENTER
P.O. BOX 750
PORT JEFFERSON, NY 11777
P.O. BOX 750
PORT JEFFERSON, NY 11777
(631-474-4725
LONG ISLAND SEAPORT & ECO CENTER
P.O. BOX 750
PORT JEFFERSON, NY 11777
P.O. BOX 750
PORT JEFFERSON, NY 11777
(631-474-4725
