Homemade River Jon Boat

[lee G.]

OK, as long as you have a plan!

[Troutguy]

What kind of screws (or nails) are you using to build the boat? Brass, Stainless, Galvanized, etc.?

Thanks

[lee G.]

On the hull, they were brass, I used Galvanized a few other places.

[gotmuddy]

I intend to use either all stainless fasteners or most likely use decking screws that are coated

[lee G.]

I used decking screws also.

[Troutguy]

The decking screws are great... but I can't find any shorter than 1-1/4".

[lee G.]

Thats because the thinist decking material is 3/4 of an inch, to find shorter screws you will have to go to a different type of screw.

[Troutguy]

The drift boat guys recommend 3M5200 caulk as the very best for boat building, but there's none in my area.

What type of caulking do you like?

Thanks

[lee G.]

I used a construction glue that was good in water, dont recall the brand name, maybe PL-400? Anyway- I am not up to date on what is new, Troutguy.

[Troutguy]

I really don't see why a quality 35-year, paintable silicone would not seal a boat well.

The old guys used butyl-rubber caulk, and it's still available.