Bass Boat Bill of Materials

The following list of materials is intended to be a general guide only. Before ordering any materials, the text and plans should be checked for possible options. All lumber listed as 1" stock is to be standard "lumberyard four-quarter" material which when finished may vary to somewhat less or slightly more than 3/4" in thickness. All widths are NET and all lengths allow for cutting to fit. Grouping lumber and purchasing random-random material to resaw to the required size will result in considerable savings. All lumber used should be first grade free from shakes and knots. Although spruce (Sitka variety), oak (white oak), and mahogany (dark red Philippine type) are called out in the listing, lumber typical to the locale and of similar types and weights may be substituted. All plywood (PW) is to be marine (MAR) or exterior (EXT) grade. The marine-type is preferable as the inner cores are solid and thus the panel has more structural integrity. Douglas-fir (DF) is satisfactory with the quality of the exposed faces of the veneer being designated by the letters "A" or "B". The "AA" grade panels are always preferable, however, "AB" grade is acceptable. All plywood should be a minimum of three plies. All fastenings should be bronze or hot dipped galvanized ferrous metal. Brass fastenings are not advised nor are the electroplated screws commonly sold in hardware stores. All screws are to be of the flat head type intended for wood. All nails are of the ring-type nail common to boat construction. Unless otherwise specified, all wood-to-wood joints are to be glued with a waterproof or highly water resistant glue such as plastic resin, resorcinol, epoxy, or other equivalent type used per the manufacturer's instructions regarding temperature, clamping requirements, curing time, and mixing method.
CHECK ALL SIZES TO THE WORK PRIOR TO CUTTING. Abbreviations used are: Mahog = mahogany; SP=Spruce; DF = Douglas-fir; PW=plywood; Ext=exterior; MAR=marine.

ITEM MATERIAL NO.
PCS.
SIZE
LUMBER:
*Frames & Transom
Frame - Four quarters material
Oak, Mahog, or SP 40 Bd. Ft. - some widths to 8"
Keel Oak, Mahog or SP 1 1" x 4" x 11'
Chine Log Oak, Mahog or SP 2 1" x 1-1/2" x 16'
Sheer Clamps Oak, Mahog or SP 4 1" x 1-1/8" x 16'
Bottom Battens Oak, Mahog or SP 6 1" x 3" x 14'
Cleats Oak, Mahog or SP 2 1" x 1" x 16'
Cleats Oak, Mahog or SP 2 1" x 1" x 14'
Motor Well Beam Oak, Mahog or SP 1 1" x 3" x 4'
Motor Well Cleat DF 1 2" x 4" x 3'
*Forward Deck Beam Oak, Mahog or SP 1 1" x 3" x 5'
Motor Well Side Beam Oak, Mahog or SP 2 1" x 3" x 4'
Floor Battens Oak, Mahog or SP 2 1" x 2" x 7'
Floor Battens Oak, Mahog or SP 2 1" x 2" x 5'
Strongback &
Deck Beams
Oak, Mahog or SP 3 1" x 2" x 2'-6"
Misc. Blocking - As Required
PLYWOOD:
*Transom, Bow Piece,
Stem & Knee
DF Ext AB 1 3/4" x 4' x 8'
*Gussets & Bulkheads DF Ext AB 1 1/4" x 4' x 6'
Side Planking &
Keel Lamination
DF MAR or Ext AB 2 1/4" x 4' x 8'
Bottom Planking
& Butt Blocks
DF MAR or Ext AB 4 3/8" x 4' x 8'
Decking DF Ext AB 2 1/4" x 4' x 8'
Floor Boards
& Motor Well
DF Ext AB 2 3/8" x 4' x 8'
Side Panels DF Ext AB 1 1/4" x 4' x 8'
*Not required if purchasing Frame Kit.
FASTENINGS:
Screws: Flathead wood type, bronze or hot dipped galvanized
  • 3/4" #8 - 2 gross
  • 1" #8 - 4 gross
  • 1-1/4" #8 - 1 gross
  • 1-1/2" #8 - 8 dozen
  • 2" #10 - 8 dozen
  • 3" #14 - 6 only
Nails: Ring type boat nails, bronze or Monel
  • 1" - 3 pounds
Carriage Bolts: With nut and washer
  • 3/8" x 6" - 6 required

Glue: Epoxy - 1 gallon


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