This page is about sharing my experiences which few will ever have the opportunity to fathom. Boat Building, Deer hunting, duck hunting, turkey hunting, fishing, diving, spearfishing, bow hunting, etc..., etc..., etc...! I've created BIGEAUX OUTDOORS to start modeling some folks that have taken their passion and poured their heart into it. That's what I'm going to do, if for no one else, but me. So, if you come along, let me know what you think, and what you don't. I'll do the best I can. That's all I can promise. Oh and one more thing. I don't have it all figured out, so feel free to correct me when I get off track. That's how we all learn.
To God be the glory!!!
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Please could you send me a copy of the plans for baseball please🙏. I live all the way in Jamaica it would be nice to go out there and catch a couple of yellow tail snappers
Keep at it the big guy looking good
Dang it, why is this in my feed in July and not march
Man, sorry about that. I hope to do some more giveaways as we go forward, so sub and you won't miss the next opportunity.
I know on the sides there isn't a lot of room under the deck, but in the middle sections of the boat would it have helped to layer the plumbing systems? Like put the live-well stuff all on the bottom, and run the electrical chases on top of it (or vice versa) to help organize?
I think what you are describing is what I tried to do and I tried to explain as the layering vertically of all the stuff. To your point what I tried to do is keep plumbing as high as possible so that water was always falling towards the thru-hulls, and keep the wiring chases all at the bottom where it doesn't matter elevation wise up or down. All of this goes to the point that there is a whole lot more to consider when doing all this than how many pipes, and what you are running. You have to consider all these things such as drain lines falling from bow to stern, etc... Good thoughts for sure.
Nice work bud!
Appreciate it. Lets just hope it all works out.
Maverick Sportfish shirt? Great team down there. Great charter op, owners of the company took me through a walk through of their boat yard.. Incredible facility, amazing boats!
Yes it's a fantastic operation and fishery. I have been down there for about three years in a row, but I am taking this year off. I have done a couple videos that are on my channel from those trips. I've also been through the boat building facility and it was very interesting for sure. Ironically, Will, who is either owner of Maverick at large, or owner of the Sea Fly for certain is a Louisiana guy. Amazing how much of Los Suenos is made up of Louisiana folks. Here is one of the videos from last year: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nHiik7aSd8LIitI.html
ROLL TIDE!
I like the way you think! Appreciate it.
You should have painted the whole bottom when you had it upside down? Seems it would have been easier?
Maybe. I still have to finish the sheer bumper and stuff so I chose to have my paint edge be the chine edge as opposed to having some seam up higher on the hull side where it will be more visible. The painting part is easy comparatively but having the fairing “done” on the side should make it easier to paint when the time comes.
Complex and cool. Hard to keep it all straight but wow!
Appreciate it. It will all be worth it in functionality when I get done. There are some compromises for sure, but I feel pretty confident it will make the experience better with the few creature comforts.
Looking great Oscar
Appreciate it. It's been a mental struggle but one bite at a time.
Suggestion Oscar. You mentioned filling with foam then cutting it smooth. My suggestion is to have a scrap piece of plywood the shape of the cavity you’re filling. Have a hole for pressure relief. As you see the foam rising and filling is confirmed, place your board down and maybe weight it down. Any overfill will come out pressure relief hole. After you are sure it is finished swelling, you can remove your plywood. Should be smooth to accept floor. Good to see you back at it.
Thanks Steve. I appreciate the idea, and it does make me think about doing some hybrid pour where I can move the covering board a few times and minimize how much I have to trim. I'm going to think on this a bit more.
@@Bigeaux20 I think I told you about the Checkmate I redid. After the stringer and floor was glassed in, I drilled 3” holes on both sides of the single stringer. I think there were 4 holes on both sides.I jacked up the trailer at the bow as high as it would go. Worked my way from stern to bow. As the foam showed up at a hole, I put the puck in and held it in place with a brick. You’ve got a bunch more cavities to fill though. Good luck. Can’t wait to see the video.
Yes, there has to be a some compromise to handle all of the compartments. I'm going to put the best plan in place and we will see how it works. Thinking if at a minimum I can limit the amount of trimming needed to 25% of each compartment, that would be a big win. Fingers crossed.
I was only thinking about how you were getting on with the build. Glad to see you back on in it again.
I've been distracted on good things. But it wont get done unless I finish it.
Looks great. Glad to see you back on it.
Hey, thanks!
More plumbing than Thames Water company. Looking good bro.
It's a lot of stuff for sure. Now lets just hope it all works.
I wasn't expecting so many runs. Looks great.
I wasn't either, until I started mapping everything out that I wanted. We shall see how it all works out. Appreciate it.
Great work brother💪 What kind of wood did you use for this project?
Appreciate it. I used Meranti plywood and fir for all my stock lumber. At this point I think I am about 50 videos into the build, even with the distractions I deal with, so thanks for checking it out. Watch them all! All joking aside, appreciate it.
@@Bigeaux20 I will👍 thanks for responding
All good. Hopefully new stuff coming soon.
Well done OSCAR- inspiration to all the DIY boaties down under!!!
I know there is some Aussie quips about something being a ripper or brilliant (maybe that's England), but thanks mate. Feel free to give me the full on Aussie version. Like it's cracking or something.
Use of tape on edges and transitions can assist in keeping the “crisp” line while sanding Great job for a first run
Good tip. I hope I'm done sanding for a bit, but in another way that's the only way to get done. Where do you think I could have used the tape method?
@@Bigeaux20 along your edges of the hull crisp lines help to break the viscosity of the water so in theory you will plane faster and use less power/fuel
Yes, my intent is to make all the edges as crisp as the paint allows. Appreciate the response. Keep them coming.
Thanks for showing the drawings. I’m refitting a boat, and there are so many options and I want to do the work once only!
Yeah, just imagine hoe many variations I have been through, and I have changed a bunch when I actually started running the chases and plumbing. But, we've finished that up now, so on to pouring foam and pushing the ball towards the goal.
Really fine work. From a casual viewer point of view, looks like a really professional job. In fact some of the commercial boats are not nearly this finely made. With the price of boats the past couple of years, a well built boat is very expensive. When I was in my late ‘20’s I bit the bullet and purchased an “expensive fishing boat” and I’ve had 30 + years of fun and adventure. And because the hull is good quality it’s time for a major refit, and it will be good for another 30 for my sons and grandchildren. These are good vids, and should be guideline info for any guys thinking about building a boat. Nice boat !
Appreciate it and thanks for checking it out. I'm not a professional for certain, but I am and have learned to do it the best way for my application. At least that's the intent. Now I'm curious what type of boat you bought 30 years ago. Wanna share?
Congrats to the winner thank for giving back Oscar
Happy to do it. Thanks for checking it out.
@@Bigeaux20 recently found your build and well watched them all in about a week
Good deal man. But slow down. Let those commercials play out man, daddy needs a new outboard.
@@Bigeaux20 lol 😂
Any parts of the build stand out to you as good or bad? How can I make the videos better?
Um, I think they're not claiming the plans till the boat floats.....
That wouldn't be a bad strategy for sure. But, the winner did finally emerge and he has already received his plans for an FRS-14. Hopefully we get to see it come to float as well. Maybe I will be done by then. We are about to get back to work. I like to wait for it to be as hot as possible.
Is the brass drain pointing backwards?
It’s not actually a drain. The brass thru-hull with the screen is a raw water pump. All the drains exit through the transom. Good catch.
This is not monotonous at all. Thanks so much for a truthful series.
It’s not all glamorous and thrilling. The process is the process. Appreciate you checking it out.
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Appreciate it.
Coming along nicely, keep it up
Appreciate it. A 1000 bites at the elephant.
The fact that you deviated a bit from the line of the original sheer, is a good thing- the idea being its pleasing to you. I will say one thing, and that is stand WAY back from it and look before you're sure. Like at the neighbor's fence.
I'm not sold that I deviated from the original sheer. Keep in mind, any original configuration was defined by factors suck as my accuracy in cutting from the templates, my ability to join pieces effectively and consistently, and whether pieces were tight when joined. Beyond that my ability to join the shear clamp to the hull side in a "fair" manner is laughable even for myself. The fact I installed it proud and planned to plane to fair was kind of always in the recipe. Now, let's just hope that when the top decking goes on, it's somewhat fair. I'll be good if it's close. I think it is, but we will see at some point. Always enjoy talking about stuff like this. Keep it coming.
Im here, I'm here!!! Email sent! My apologies, I checked the original contest video a couple times in April and thought somebody else won. I hope im not to late and i really appreciate the opportunity!
WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER!!!! Congratulations!
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Hopefully whoever gets the plans has the intention of building a boat. It was not a project I would want to tackle, nor do I have the money it takes for all the materials.
That's good perspective, and my hope as well that someone actually build the boat. Even the 12 footer would be a great project and have lots of utility while not being as costly to produce. You could probably do that one. And I hope in the future to maybe do some just general giveaways for those that follow along in this process. Any ideas what would be interesting? Maybe a scraper?
@@Bigeaux20 Maybe you could get total boat to sponsor a resin giveaway! :)
Or maybe in honor of my project a pallet of fairing compound.
@@Bigeaux20 "Fairing Compound" like new; only used once!!
If only there was a way to reuse the dust...
Congratulations!!! Go out and build a boat! Thanks Oscar.
Appreciate it. It seems hard, but it's just perseverance. I'm not done yet, but I've come a long way. If I can do it, anyone can I believe.
Congrats to the winner and a big shout out to Oscar on such a great thing to do.
Appreciate it. Just trying to give someone else the opportunity or nudge them along to take a chance at a project.
Wish I seen that their was a contest for the plans. Definitely would have entered . Good luck and congrats to the winner
Well stick around, because I hope to do more giveaway stuff and may float out a fishing trip on the completed boat when that comes to pass. Thanks for checking it out.
Oscar your not only one that worry about cutting hole . You know my job , getting plans to cut holes in billion dollar Navy ships makes my anxiety go through the roof. Measure measure and if still not sure get the supervisor to check it. Doing a great job , can’t wait to see you cursing in it
My boat is for fun. Your boats are a little more important. But holes is holes bruv.
Wasted a lot of time glassing
Well that's debatable. Please elaborate.
Amazing Job you are doing at this rate you will be starting the finish work soon. Can’t wait to see it done.
It will come in time. I have to quit getting distracted by other things.... Hope to be back on it and pushing to finish soon.
Have you asked saltworks if limber holes should be installed between each compartment to drain the bilge?
I appreciate the question given some recent builds, but with how I’m laying out, limber holes aren’t the path I am taking. However I am taking special care and attention that each compartment will be totally coated with epoxy and/or glass, and all my plumbing will be self contained and/or fail safe. My approach is to utilize the segregated compartments as a means to isolate any issues God forbid I have any. I will discuss as I go forward.
You may have considered this, but I'll mention in hopes of being helpful. Having the aft livewell option in the center is nice to keep the boat level. Yet, when I fish off the back of the boat, I like to have my motor up to decrease draft and provide clearance for casting. Do you suspect you will be able to open the rear livewell door with the motor trimmed up? Everyone has their unique style of fishing and everything is a compromise. Love the series.
That is a very good point and I appreciate you bringing it up. Some of the layout options are limited based on where the transverse bulkheads are located in the original plans, and for this aspect it's such that I think we will be fine opening the livewell with the motor trimmed up. There is a fairly wide motor well, and with the addition of the jack plate, that gives a little more rear offset. Keep them coming...
@Bigeaux20 any word on the winner?
Yes, sorry. I was out of town the entire first week of April, and sick the last week, but I have the winner done, and will put out an announcement video later today or at worst tomorrow. Thanks for keeping me on it.
Where do you plan to install the Gas tank?
I am bucking the trend and design in some capacity, and putting a 25 gallon tank under the forward casting deck, as far aft as possible. I intend to have live wells, batteries, and such to offset the weight forward, but we will see how it works out.
Fuck me that’s got a good shine how manny primer layers sanded and how many gells?
Language please, this is a family environment. :). There was about 6 rounds I think of fairing compound, because I didn't know what I was doing, then two rounds (4 coats) of high build primer, followed by more fairing, then three coats I think of finish primer, and I think 3 or 4 coats of topcoat paint. There is no gelcoat. Everything I used was Alexseal coatings. Not to bad for a DIY guy who doesn't know what he's doing, huh? And it could have been better.
I would like to enter. This would be a fun long term family project with my daughters. I love how you want people to do something nice for someone. Just the other day I had to help an lady get her car out of a parking spot, because a semi parked behind her giving her little space while people kept walking by her you could see the stress in her face. It feels good to help people.
Good luck!
Great job, great videos. Just found you and subbed. I have done it before, so I can appreciate just how much work it is to build a boat.
Appreacite it and thanks for following along. It's a labor of love, but I hope some of the most stressing times are behind me with what have learned thus far. But, we shall see. Thanks for commenting. Let me know how I'm doing.
I just realized that bronze water scoop is facing forward so that when the boat is fast planing, that will spray water straight up into that compartment. Did you mean to face it aft instead my friend, so that it drains only?
Sorry it's been a minute. The bronze thru hulls are for raw water pickup only so it's intended that while on plane they are pressurized. There will be a seacock and a raw water pump mounted on the seacock to provide raw water to the live wells. The drains for the live wells and such will be the 1.5 thru hulls that are on the transom. Good catch though and certainly would have been a problem if we had some water fountains in the cockpit while running.
@@Bigeaux20 Well if you ran it at night, and put some LED colored lights in those fountains.... Just saying.
Yeah led colored water fountains don't seem to be my style... At least I hope it stays that way.
Oscar, you're likely going to want those aft corner drains that drain to the bilge to be flush with the cockpit floor more like a shower drain. Moreover you may want them to just drain overboard.
Yes the drains will be "recessed" from the floor level by maybe 1/8" from the top of the drain cover. I plan to put in a doubler below the drain location and router out the mounting location to make it all drain well. I initially intended to drain the cockpit overboard, but here's the issue. The draft water line is so close to the floor height, it's inevitable that water would stand in the cockpit as the boat tilts side to side as people move around. The drawback and risk is that all rain water that falls in the cockpit has to be pumped out, right. Well I'm not in a situation where I'm leaving the boat in the water long term and unattended where a dead battery could flood the boat. I'm assuming that's your concern and I gave that a lot of thought. As with everything related to boats, everything is a compromise. Hence my counter of increasing the size of the bilge pump, and potentially having an extra battery on board to isolate, or parallel in this situation. Most of what I will be doing is launch, fish, put it back on the trailer and go home.
When you're struggling to get your runs to line up you can massage the angles with a heat gun.
That's a good tip. You know this would be easier if I got these tips "before the struggle". I kid. Appreciate the support.
Gonna run any PVC under the gunnels? Mine is for the trolling motor and nav lights on the starboard side. Port side is for my fuel line.
I’m planning for some 1” pipe channels under the gunnels for lights and stuff, but all LED so it should be small wire. Trying to keep everything larger in the floor. Also plan a crossover pipe in the motor well under the top piece on the forward edge. Should make running everything as easy as possible and capable or handling whatever innovation comes in the future.
Sure, it was a struggle but the progress is evident.
Somethings are just tougher than they should be. In a couple weeks it will be just another step in the journey. Appreciate it.
Moving forward. Can’t wait to see it in the water.
Step by step right! I have times where I visualize it in the water, but I am just trying to stay focused and keep checking stuff off the list. Only problem is I keep adding things to the list as I'm checking other stuff off. Appreciate it.
You have done an AWESOME job of planning and CONSTRUCTION. Can't wait to see some fish slime on it!
We are a good bit away from slime, but we are getting closer every day. I just hope the vision in my head is attainable. Appreciate it.