Alpha 2 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) 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.
ABBREVIATIONS: Sitka spruce=SP, Douglas-fir=DF, Mahogany=Mahog, Plywood=PW, Marine plywood=MAR


ITEM MATERIAL NO. PCs. SIZE
LUMBER:
Stem Mahog, Oak or DF 1 2" x 6" x 4'-3"
Forward trunk upright Mahog, Oak or DF 1 1-1/4" x 6" x 1'-3"
Aft trunk upright Mahog, Oak or DF 1 1-1/4" x 10" x 1'-9"
Bed logs Mahog, Oak or DF 2 1" x 7" x 4'-9"
Top cleats Mahog, Oak or DF 2 1" x 4" x 4'-3"
Trunk cap Mahog or teak 1 1" x 4" x 4'
Thwarts Mahog or teak 1 1" x 10" x 13'
(makes 3)
Knees Mahog, Oak or teak 1 1" x 8" x 4'
(makes 8)
Transom framing Mahog, Oak or DF 2
1
1
1" x 2-1/2" x 3'-3"
1" x 7" x 1'-3"
1" x 4" x 9"
Yoke Mahog, Oak or teak 1 1" or 1-1/4" x 8" x 2'-3"
Stem cap Mahog or teak 1 1" x 1'-3" x 1'-3"
Upper chine Mahog, Oak or DF 2 1" net x 1-1/2" x 18'
Lower chine Mahog, Oak or DF 2 1" net x 1-1/2" x 14'
Inner & outer sheer Mahog, Oak or DF 4 1" x 1-1/2" x 20'
Skeg Mahog, Oak or DF 1 1" x 3" x 4'-3"
Misc. cleats & blocking Mahog, Oak or DF 1 1" x 4" x 8'
Mast & boom
(aluminum opt.)
Spruce or DF 2
2
1-1/8" net x 3-1/2" x 16'
1-1/16" net x 3" x 14'-6"
PLYWOOD:
Side planking DF MAR or Ext AA or AB 3 3/8" x 4' x 8'
Centerboard trunk sides,
butt blocks,
breasthook, etc.
DF MAR or Ext AA or AB 3 3/8" x 4' x 8'
Bottom planking, centerboard,
rudder & transom
DF MAR or Ext AA or AB 2 1/2" x 4' x 8'
Aft seat DF MAR or Ext AA or AB 1 3/8" or 1/2" x 4' x 4'

FASTENINGS:

  • SCREWS: Flat head wood type, bronze or hot dipped galvanized iron.
  • 3/4" #8 Screws - 1-1/2 gross
  • 1" #8 Screws - 4 gross
  • 1-1/4" #8 Screws - 1-1/2 gross
  • 1-1/2" #8 Screws - 2 gross
  • 2" #10 Screws - 3 dozen
  • NAILS: Ring type, Bronze or Monel
  • 1-1/4" #12 - 1 pound

GLUE: Epoxy - Approximately 1 gallon


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