A Travesty To This Fine Art
As the title says I am planning on building an absolute monstrosity. (I don't want it to turn out that way but with the tools and skills at my disposal I think we are in for a rough rough ride)😂 What do I mean by this? Well here is the plan.
I have loads of 2x4s laying around but not much else. My plan was to construct a "boat" which I think could end up being a strech as who knows how it will go. Now my main question is what is the chances a jon boat contructed of only 2x4s and with no real curves would actually float? I have been trying to run some basic calculations in my head but with very limited to no boatbuilding knowledge I am having a rough time.
I was planning on a basic design somewhat like the one pictured. (Credit to christmas carpenter on youtube!)
Now I know that boat floats and I am fully aware I can build the frame and potentially even the flooring if I do it correctly. My biggest worry? The siding. I havent been able to find anyone online making a boat with just 2x4s. My question is is that because it won't work? Or just becuase nobody has been stupid or desperate enough to try? I am also curious on what would be the best way to seal it to make sure it actually does what a boat is supposed to... float.
To end this all I want to say I am aware this is a nightmare and will probably end up terribly. I recently found myself with alot more free time than I know what to do with and wanted to mess around and try something new with whatever I had laying around. My end goal is to see if I could end with a boat that cost me "nothing".
Thank you for taking the time to read this. Any advice is appreciated even if it is telling me it is a waste of time. 😂