FRS 16 Hull Build: Scoughxxuene 2.0
Project Overview
Student: John Hurff Class: FRS 16 Hull Build — Shop Class School Year: 2026–2027 (Sophomore Year) Semester: Fall 2026 Dates: August 6 – December 10, 2026 Standing Session: Thursdays, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (4 hours) Total Sessions: 18 Credit: 0.5 Elective Primary Coordinator: Jimmy Hurff (Father) Academic Supervisor: Jessica Hurff (Mother)
Concept Renderings
Scoughxxuene 2.0 — Port side concept rendering showing USA stripe and Full Throttle Marine branding
Scoughxxuene 2.0 — Starboard side concept rendering showing Minn Kota trolling motor and 60 HP outboard
The Boat
Name: Scoughxxuene 2.0 (alias: Soon 2.0) Design: Salt Boatworks Flats River Skiff 16 (FRS 16) Designer/Supplier: Adam Parchman, Salt Boatworks — saltboatworks.com Construction Method: Stitch-and-glue plywood Kit Type: Plywood Kit (CNC pre-cut panels) Specifications: - Length: 16'7" LOA - Beam: 6'3" - Draft: 8"–10" - Max Power: 70 HP - Capacity: 4 persons
Planned Customizations
This build is a customized version of the FRS 16, designed with the following modifications and additions:
Structural Customizations: - Custom storage compartments - Integrated livewells - Rod holders (USA-made) - Casting deck
Accessories (prep/mounts this semester; install Spring 2027): - Front trolling motor mount - Power-Pole shallow water anchor bracket - Jack plate mount - Marine electronics (fish finder, GPS)
Finish: - USA-themed color scheme (red, white, and blue) - All USA-made materials and hardware where possible
Build Scope — Fall 2026
This semester covers the hull build only. The scope is: - Stitch all CNC-cut plywood panels - Install frames and bulkheads - Apply all thickened epoxy (seams and fillets) - Epoxy seal all interior and exterior wood surfaces - Apply fiberglass cloth reinforcement (interior and exterior) - Build all custom interior features (storage, livewell, casting deck, rod holders) - Install accessory mounting hardware and brackets - Apply primer and final paint (USA theme) - Deliver a complete, painted hull ready for rigging
Not in scope this semester: motor, electronics, rigging, accessories. These are the focus of the Spring 2027 semester (Power Install for Scoughxxuene 2.0).
Guest Participation
Each weekly session includes a structured Guest Task — a specific, hands-on activity designed so that invited guests can meaningfully participate in and learn from the build. Guests may join for a single session or return across multiple weeks. All guests are logged in the journal and acknowledged in the final report.
Documents
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| CURRICULUM.md | Full course curriculum, 18-session schedule, guest tasks, and rubric |
| PROJECT-PLAN.md | Build phases, milestones, and material plan |
| BUDGET-TRACKER.md | Kit cost, materials, tools, and running total |
| JOURNAL-LOG.md | Weekly session journal entries |
| PHOTO-LOG.md | Weekly photo documentation |
| PROGRESS-UPDATE.md | Phase completion tracker |
| PRESENTATION-OUTLINE.md | Final report outline |
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