hi there. my name anthony .im builting a paddler.im 3 months in the built frist boat ive buit from sratch.i will show some pics.any conments on it . will be helpful.new to the game.

Anthony,  looking good!  (and welcome).   Oldie

thank you.the paddle is 1400long by 410 wide by 400 higth from top of the cabin to bottom of hull.                                                                                                      when finish next i want to built is a side wheeler some like the patra or simmer.    

can any one give me any idears of finishing her.also what the easy why of sealing the hull for the water. :?:  :?: do some of the old paddler have wood rails or where all steel.(hand rails)

Waterproofing really depends on exactly what materials were used to build the hull - Balsa needs much more work than ply or solid timber, plywood can either be marine ply which is designed for a certain amount of exposure without delaminating, or cheaper ply which will quickly fall apart in a damp environment.

The rails can be made from wood, or metal rails with a wooden top rail, or all metal..... It all depends on the vessel being modelled.

If you give more information on the materials you've used for the hull etc a full explanation on sealing/waterproofing can be given.

top and bottom is ply but the sides balsa.
also im running ele at the mount if i whanted to go steam what size plant will i need for this size paddle.