Did you run run just out side the jetties last sunday this one? Maybe one similar running out behind us on the way through the jetties. If it was the boat looks really balanced with a nice ride. Had a yamaha on the back.
-Albemarle 248xf “Chella”
-Dolphin 18BC Pro
-HT Bugbuster
Thanks all for the comments, appreciate it. This is the most complex build I’ve done yet from scratch. Started with a stack of mahogany and some jugs of epoxy. Built every part of it by hand. The only thing I didn’t do was mount the engine. Yamaha wouldn’t let me for warranty requirements.
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Is that Kiwi Grip on the bow platform?
Yes, on the bow deck and stern seat. Getting upholstery made to cover them. They will be plush for cruising and removable for fishing.
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Are they going to get fish blood on that?
This one has plenty of blood in it already, and all of it is mine 
But yes, I’m going to make personally sure that it gets some fish blood in it. Blood won’t hurt it. Stay tuned.
It is hard to think about dropping a cast net full of pluff mud, or a nasty anchor on that deck, but it’s built to take it. Should still look good in 50 years.
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well... I still don't see any type of throttle stop
Patience Chris. As soon as I finish up this sole the boat is going to Martin Marine for a T-top, leaning post, swim platform, upholstery, and a locking throttle stop
Capt. Larry Teuton
Cracker Built Custom Boats
“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose
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Larry.........u get my email??
No, did not. LTeuton at aol dot com
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Did you run just out side the jetties last sunday this one?
No. I ran it last Sunday in the Savannah River, but not out to the jetties.
Capt. Larry Teuton
Cracker Built Custom Boats
“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose
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Those rod holders are cute. I guess one might get used to hold a flag , which would flap in the breeze only if I had both the front and back shop doors open.
It’s got 22 rod holders. I reckon he intends to catch a fish:smiley: As soon as it’s finished up I’m taking it fishing and breaking it in right. Can’t deliver a boat that’s not tried, tested and proven
Capt. Larry Teuton
Cracker Built Custom Boats
“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose
Maybe one of your former creations? Beautiful artwork. Always love to see a craftsman at work
-Albemarle 248xf “Chella”
-Dolphin 18BC Pro
-HT Bugbuster
Man oh man! Wonderful work, How can you charge for all the hours you have invested?
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How can you charge for all the hours you have invested?
I can’t. Not many would or could pay it for an 18’ boat. Probably about 2000 hours of labor. It’s a labor of love, I don’t worry much about the money. I do OK
Capt. Larry Teuton
Cracker Built Custom Boats
“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose
what a beautiful boat. you should be very proud. i would love to see a close-up picture of the console/dash board configuration. it looks good from a distance. thanks
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i would love to see a close-up picture of the console/dash board configuration
Thank you. Here ya go… the steering pod is made from the same cypress as the deck.
Capt. Larry Teuton
Cracker Built Custom Boats
“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose
Larry,
This is amazing.I’ve followed your builds for years, and I want to be you when I grow up!
I’ve got a couple small builds under my belt,and everything needed to finish a light FS17.
About a year ago a super deal on a McKee classic 16 got my complete attention, so the next season will be all about crappies up here and some inshore when I get the chance.
The McKee with a Honda 90 is almost overkill, so the FS17 will be super light and probably powered with a 25-30, but it will get built!
Rob
You are making Boston Whaler jealous; awesome work man!!!##!!!
“The big one’s still swimming, let’s go.”
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Originally posted by Cracker Larryquote:
How can you charge for all the hours you have invested?
I can’t. Not many would or could pay it for an 18’ boat. Probably about 2000 hours of labor. It’s a labor of love, I don’t worry much about the money. I do OK
Capt. Larry Teuton
Cracker Built Custom Boats“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose
Beautiful boat. When did you start the build?
The first rule of fight club is…
fantastic dash lay-out. real efficient. congratulations. watching the customer drive off with that beauty must be like watching your child leaving home.
That is absolutely amazing. Really takes a lot of patience and craftsmanship to create something like that.
218WA Sailfish
200 Verado
The "Penn"sion Plan
Absolutely beautiful, God has blessed you with an awesome set of skills, the attention to detail that you have is absolutely amazing. The cypress deck looks phenomenal. Question, how do you keep the deck with the epoxy finish from being slick as all get out when it gets wet? Is there some type of nonskid in there that I cannot see in the pics?
Fantastic job Larry. What brand of clear coat do you like?
I plan on living forever, so far so good
Egret 167, Etec 130
Wooden Driftboat
Jon Boat & 2 Canoes
Thank you all.
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Absolutely beautiful, God has blessed you with an awesome set of skills,
Yes, He has and I thank Him for that every day. And for clients who give me the opportunity to use them. I couldn’t build this boat for myself, couldn’t afford it. I built my first boat when I was 8 years old, it sunk at first launching:smiley: Built my second one at 10, from plans out of a Mechanics Illustrated magazine, it didn’t sink. Been building them ever since. Got a little better at it after 50 years
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What brand of clear coat do you like?
I’m using EMC for all the coatings on this. They are fairly new on the marine market but make a great line of paints and clear coats. Their original market was aircraft but have branched into marine coatings. Made in Isle of Palms SC, so service and tech support is close and good.
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Question, how do you keep the deck with the epoxy finish from being slick as all get out when it gets wet? Is there some type of nonskid in there that I cannot see in the pics?
Yes, I use a non-skid additive in the last clear coats, it’s almost invisible. Called Grip Tex, made by Awlgrip.
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fantastic dash lay-out. real efficient.
Thanks. Worked a long time on that with cardboard mock ups, getting every
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I've got a couple small builds under my belt,and everything needed to finish a light FS17.
Perfect boat for around here inshore. I’ve got a set of plans, but haven’t built one yet. It’s another on my “to build” list I’d build it in the high sheer configuration.
Capt. Larry Teuton
Cracker Built Custom Boats
“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose
I mean you have to be proud! Hell, i’m proud for ya! Fine work sir!
Fishing Nerd
“you win some, you lose some…but nothing beats getting some!”
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You are making Boston Whaler jealous; awesome work man
That wouldn’t take much, but thanks
Capt. Larry Teuton
Cracker Built Custom Boats
“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose