Deck and Hull

A Surf Scoter 22 Pilothouse is designed and built by Sam Devlin
of Olympia, WA. Sam’s work is well-known, both nationally and internationally. (See
www.devlinboat.com) He has been building these types of boats since 1977.
Summarizing from his site, a wood/epoxy/glass composite construction method results in a
strong, relatively lightweight structure that has significantly greater strength per weight
than conventional fiberglass construction. Maintenance is similar to that of a painted
fiberglass boat, yet you are able to have the beauty of a wooden boat. They are dry and do not
sweat as many fiberglass boats do, the hulls are quieter, and all areas of the boat are
accessible. If maintenance is necessary, it is easy to access the hull skin itself and repairs
are easily accomplished.

These boats are a composite constructed of British Standard 1088 marine
plywood/epoxy/fiberglass. At the bow, is the Bruce-type anchor, followed by an open
anchor well that holds nylon rode and chain that is then attached to a
wood bollard. Port and Starboard there are stainless steel hawser holes and three bronze cleat 
stations with bronze rubbing strakes at each location. Teak toe rails run the length of the 
hull. Next port and starboard there are teak grab rails on the pilothouse roof. The pilothouse
sliding door is bright finished. All bright work is finished with Cetol. The deck is painted 
non-skid Interlux Grand Banks beige.

The hull is painted with Interlux two-part polyurethane and the bottom is Micron CSC. 
Teak Rubrails, port and starboard, are finished with Cetol. A bronze stem-guard runs the
length of the stem. Bow thrusters make for tight control.