Monthly Archives: June 2011

PT Eleven Nesting construction: Aft flotation1

Posted on June 26, 2011 by admin

Following are pictures of the aft bouyancy tanks coming together. A blind fillet is made while you have access to the inside area of the tank. Glue on the tank sides: Glue applied on the blind fillet and glue cleats: … Continue reading →

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PT Skiff slotted floor grates kit

Posted on June 21, 2011 by admin

Slotted floor grates for the PT Skiff are attractive and an easier and more economic solution for the aft soles compared to the lumber floor grates kit originally offered. The photo shows an unfinished kit.

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PT ELEVEN foils

Posted on June 19, 2011 by admin

Foil kit for the PT Eleven (shown finished)  These are prototypes of the foils we will be offering in kit form. The foil shape (naca 0012) is NC machined from Okoume plywood in 2 halves. We bond the 2 halves … Continue reading →

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PT Eleven Chine taping

Posted on June 14, 2011 by admin

Some photos of taping the chines…I am a little behind on posting…Sorry about that. Russell has been working on some details and then had to take off for a week.. I will post more soon. The boat is looking beautiful … Continue reading →

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PT Skiff PIKA in Lake Chelan

Posted on June 11, 2011 by admin

The owner/builder of the PT Skiff PIKA, recently sent this note with pictures. PIKA runs with an E-Tec 25hp motor. …. Hey Guys, We had a great trip up Lake Chelan and the boat performed beautifully!  Fully loaded with 3 … Continue reading →

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PT Eleven; back seat/buyoncy

Posted on June 6, 2011 by admin

Pre glassing the back seat/ buoyancy tank parts

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PT Eleven filleting 2

Posted on June 3, 2011 by admin

Filleting gussets….

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