Hi Greg,

Sorry, I haven't been checking this site very regularly of late, so you may have
already solved your problem by now and moved on.  I don't know whether this will
help, but here's approximately what I did:

1. Determined how many stringers I would need for them to be spaced about the
same distance apart as those in the Snowshoe 16.  My boat had a narrower beam,
so I think I wound up with one less stringer.

2. Began with the assumption that the stringers would be equally spaced from
each other and from the upper edge of the keelson and the lower edge of the
gunwale.

3. Marked these positions at each mould and at the stems.

4. Temporarily tacked the stringers in these positions, then started adjusting
their lay here and there trying to ensure that each one followed a fair curve,
with no kinks.

This was the first and only boat I've built, so I can't speak with any
authority, but I understand that with traditional wooden boats it's usual to
line out planking so that the sheer strake is wider than the other planks by at
least the width of the rub rail, plus maybe a little more for appearance, and
that except for the sheer strake you generally want plank widths to be equal or
to gradually increase in width as you go from the keel to the sheer, with the
reservation that the curves need to be fair.  I also gather that it's usual to
allow the garboard plank—in our case the bottom stringer—to deviate quite a bit
from the equal spacing rule if it helps you get better lines on the
planks/stringers above.

I fiddled around with mine quite a bit, and I'm not sure I ever got it right,
but at some point just decided to call it good enough.

Good luck with your project, and have fun!

Jim


--- In Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com, "Greg" <gmreevesrodco@...> wrote:
>
> I know this is an older post but I am back to thinking about the project
again.  I will most likely start this weekend but my concern about using the
forms from another project is about spacing of the stringers.  Looking at the
plans I bought of the Snowshoe 16, the stringers aren't spaced equally along the
width of the boat.  How did you plan the spacing of the Rusthon stringers?  Did
you just kind of let them rest where they wanted too or did you have a game
plan?
>
> --- In Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com, "jsinjpma" <jsinjpma@> wrote:
> >
> > I took on a similar project last summer and it worked out fine for me, so I
certainly encourage you to have a go at it.  Years ago I started to build a
cedar planked Rushton canoe.  I got it lofted and set up the molds, but, long
story, the project stalled at that stage.  Last summer I decided that if I was
ever going to actually finish the boat I needed to switch to a different
construction method, and after exploring various alternatives I went with the GA
system.  I bought the plans for the Snowshoe 16 to use as a general guide, and
found that I was able to adapt the Monfort construction method to my hull
without much difficulty.  I posted some pictures on this forum if you're
interested ("Rushton 15' Ugo").
> >
> > If your two main goals are quickness/ease of construction and low cost, I
think the GA method will deliver on both.  I devoted about 2 ½ weeks of vacation
time to the project, starting mid August last year, then probably averaged one
day per weekend after that, and finished it up in November.  I'm sure I went way
over the time estimates they give on Platt Monfort's website, but it still
seemed pretty quick to me.  Also, I'm the type who ponders every move (probably
much longer than necessary) before acting, and I'm sure that a decisive person
could have completed the job more quickly.
> >
> > On the cost issue, I was able to build my boat pretty inexpensively, and I
could have done it for even less if I'd used cheaper wood, etc.  I have a list
somewhere of what I spent on materials, and could try to dig it up if you'd like
to know.  When you start reading Platt Monfort's instruction manual, I think
you'll agree that he had a streak of Yankee frugality--he recommends using the
cheapest possible wood, ordinary house paint, etc.  If I ever build a second GA
boat, I think it might be fun to try that…
> >
> > Light weight was also a very important goal for me, and my boat came out
very light indeed--I have a super bad back, and even I can easily lift it.  I
would guess that a GA version of your Bob's Special could be built that would
weigh only half or less of what a strip-planked version would.  Roland is right
about them riding high in the water--mine won't track at all with only one
person aboard, but if I load in some extra weight it performs beautifully.  This
might or might not be an issue for you, depending on how many people and how
much gear you plan to carry.
> >
> > My boat doesn't have any tumblehome, so I can't speak to that, but its sheer
line is somewhat similar to the Bob's Special, with a fairly abrupt rise at
either end, and I didn't have any problem at all bending the gunwales in dry.  I
used western red cedar (for the gunwales and everything but the ribs) to keep
the weight low.  I suppose that the compound curves might be more difficult if
you wanted to use something like ash or oak for more strength.   If steam is
needed you might be able to clamp the gunwales along the center of the hull and
then steam the ends in place using a rig like some of those shown here:
> >
> >
http://books.google.com/books?id=e8DbYrnAC5UC&pg=PA19&lpg=PA19&dq=steam+box+spec\
tre&source=bl&ots=cJ34Alfo2p&sig=wfus7tp4fHnuoNWWy-7CdJKCG0M&hl=en&ei=YaJXTKfvFI\
H48AbV5JmVBQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBIQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q&\
f=false
> >
> > In my opinion you're definitely on the right track in planning from the
start for a double layer of dacron on the bottom.  Again, I made most of my
choices in favor of keeping the weight as low as possible, but in retrospect the
single layer skin was a foolish economy.  I think the dacron fabric comes 5'
wide, and at only 3 or 4 ounces per yard a second layer would hardly add any
extra weight.   We put a couple of small holes in the skin of my boat on the
second outing (got hung up on some rocks we couldn't see until we were on
them…).  At some point I think I will likely add a second layer to mine, but it
would have been easier to do it the first time through.  This reminds me that I
recently learned, sort of by accident, that some fabric stores sell 2 or 3' wide
heat n bond adhesive off of a roll, like you would buy fabric, by the yard.  I
knew that it came in various widths of tape and in sheets about typing paper
size, but I didn't know about this wide stuff, which would be great for adding
the second dacron layer.  Maybe everyone else already knows about this, but I
don't remember seeing it mentioned in the instruction manual or on this site.
> >
> > Anyway, good luck with your project, and be sure to let us know how it
progresses.
> >
> > Jim
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com, "gmreevesrodco@" <gmreevesrodco@>
wrote:
> > >
> > > The Bob's Special is supposed to come in at 40 to 50 pounds in cedar strip
form so I doubt I will get much difference, maybe 20 pounds tops.  I plan on
adding the second layer of dacron up to the water line or just above so I'm
thinking I probably won't be saving a whole lot of weight.  My main reason for
choosing this method is the ability to build the boat fairly fast and with a lot
less money invested into the project.  I'm going to take the boat up to Canada
and leave it at our cabin and use it a few times a year for fishing and some
portaging.  I'll definately be posting more here when I start my project.  I
can't wait to see it come together.
> > >
> > > --- In Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com, "rueffingkidding"
<rueffingkidding@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > You wouldn't be the first to adapt Platt Monfort's techniques to other
designs. Platt would certainly have encouraged you to do so. The only caveat I
would make is to remind you that these boats tend to ride high in the water when
lightly laden. You should probably try not to pick a design that would be
seriously under-burdened in your typical use when executed in heavier materials
unless you plan to modify the design accordingly.
> > > >
> > > > -Roland
> > > >
> > > > --- In Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com, "gmreevesrodco@" <gmreevesrodco@>
wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I have been wanting to build a light weight canoe for a long time and
I just stumbled across this method.  I have researched wood/canvas,
wood/fiberglass, stitch and glue, and now the Skin on Frame.  I really like the
thought of this method but I want to build a canoe with two seats and a slight
tumblehome.  I was thinking of taking the Chestnut Bob's Special plans I have
and building it using the Geodesic method.  Does anyone have any ideas about if
this is a bad idea or anything I need to look out for.  I understand that the
gunwhales may be a bit hard to bend to form the tumblehome and I was thinking
about steam bending them as well to allow me to accomplish this.  Any ideas or
opinions would be appreciated.
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

I know this would be a bit of an ask for either most peoples spoke shaving skills, or the steadying abilities of any lathe, but to stop the flat sides of the stringers distorting as they twist between station 2 and the bow stem, why can't the stringers be circular in section?

The Dacron just lays on them, so no problems there. If the glue interface between them and the ribs is done as a neat fillet of polyurethane that should be ok, and if they are indeed stuck in a lathe and turned to be just like a 12 ft greenwood dowel, they would bend to a fair shape better.

I wonder what finish the metal lathe would achieve on green oak with a nice new carbide tip tool?

If you see this cropping up on canoe design forums soon, remember you saw it here first.....

----- Original Message -----

From: rkofler@...

To: Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 5:29 PM

Subject: Re: [Airolite_Boats] A mad idea on Whitehall Jr stringers

Sounds to me like more work than fairing the conventional stringers.

-----Original Message-----
From: bschless@...
To: Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, Feb 13, 2011 6:32 am
Subject: Re: [Airolite_Boats] A mad idea on Whitehall Jr stringers

 

One problem you'll have will be that the glue area will be reduced. If you were gong to do this I'd be tempted to flatten out the stringer on the cloth side.
Beau Schless
NOTEbookS Library Automation
(978) 443-2996
http://www.rasco.com



From:        "Roger Crier" <rogercrier@...>
To:        Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com
Date:        02/13/2011 09:18 AM
Subject:        [Airolite_Boats] A mad idea on Whitehall Jr stringers
Sent by:        Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com

---

 

I know this would be a bit of an ask for either most peoples spoke shaving skills, or the steadying abilities of any lathe, but to stop the flat sides of the stringers distorting as they twist between station 2 and the bow stem, why can't the stringers be circular in section?

The Dacron just lays on them, so no problems there. If the glue interface between them and the ribs is done as a neat fillet of polyurethane that should be ok, and if they are indeed stuck in a lathe and turned to be just like a 12 ft greenwood dowel, they would bend to a fair shape better.

I wonder what finish the metal lathe would achieve on green oak with a nice new carbide tip tool?

If you see this cropping up on canoe design forums soon, remember you saw it here first.....

Sent from my BlackBerry

Aaron,

Could you post a picture or explain the block plane attachment better?  I
beleive I have seen something similar in a lapstrake building book but would
like to see how you used it in this building method.

Thanks,

Greg


--- In Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com, "Aaron Wood" <a_wood_@...> wrote:
>
> I have an almost constant stringer width against the dacron in spite of doing
the stringers just like Platt says. I faired them using a plane, with an
extension off the side so that the faired portion of each stringer matched the
angle of its neighbour. It was fairly easily done and looks great.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Aaron
> Sent from my BlackBerry
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Roger Crier" <rogercrier@...>
> Sender: Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:28:35
> To: <Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com>
> Reply-To: Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Airolite_Boats] A mad idea on Whitehall Jr stringers
>
> It would be more work, and probably near to imposable to implement, but you
would get a constant width line in the Dacron along all stringers!
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: rkofler@...
>   To: Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 5:29 PM
>   Subject: Re: [Airolite_Boats] A mad idea on Whitehall Jr stringers
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>   Sounds to me like more work than fairing the conventional stringers.
>
>
>
>   -----Original Message-----
>   From: bschless@...
>   To: Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Sun, Feb 13, 2011 6:32 am
>   Subject: Re: [Airolite_Boats] A mad idea on Whitehall Jr stringers
>
>
>
>   One problem you'll have will be that the glue area will be reduced. If you
were gong to do this I'd be tempted to flatten out the stringer on the cloth
side.
>   Beau Schless
>   NOTEbookS Library Automation
>   (978) 443-2996
>   http://www.rasco.com
>
>
>
>   From:        "Roger Crier" <rogercrier@...>
>   To:        Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com
>   Date:        02/13/2011 09:18 AM
>   Subject:        [Airolite_Boats] A mad idea on Whitehall Jr stringers
>   Sent by:        Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
>
>
>   I know this would be a bit of an ask for either most peoples spoke shaving
skills, or the steadying abilities of any lathe, but to stop the flat sides of
the stringers distorting as they twist between station 2 and the bow stem, why
can't the stringers be circular in section?
>
>   The Dacron just lays on them, so no problems there. If the glue interface
between them and the ribs is done as a neat fillet of polyurethane that should
be ok, and if they are indeed stuck in a lathe and turned to be just like a 12
ft greenwood dowel, they would bend to a fair shape better.
>
>   I wonder what finish the metal lathe would achieve on green oak with a nice
new carbide tip tool?
>
>   If you see this cropping up on canoe design forums soon, remember you saw it
here first.....
>

Sent from my BlackBerry

I would be interested in one of the Boatshop DVD's.

Daniel

--- In Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com, jm_silverman@... wrote:
>
> Trent and Bob get the last two DVDs.
>
> If there is enough interest I can check into getting another batch made up for
the group.  Are there 20 people on the list interested in the DVD.  Let me know.
>
> Thanks
>
> Joel
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: "bkmcintosh@..." <bkmcintosh@...>
> To: Airolite Boats <Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sat, January 16, 2010 9:37:14 PM
> Subject: Re: [Airolite_Boats] Re: DVD
>
>
> Joel ...  I take one of them ....
>
> Bob McIntosh
> 425 985 9957
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "jm silverman" <jm_silverman@ yahoo.com>
> To: "Airolite Boats" <Airolite_Boats@ yahoogroups. com>
> Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2010 6:51:53 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
> Subject: Re: [Airolite_Boats] Re: DVD
>
>
> Hey everyone, still monitor the list.  Funny you should mention the DVDs
because I was cleaning out my bookcase over the holidays and found 3 copies of
the DVD.
>
> K7DDG gets first dibs which leaves 2 more copies.  Let me know if you want
one.
>
> Joel
> 612-203-2621
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: rueffingkidding <rueffingkidding@ yahoo.com>
> To: Airolite_Boats@ yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Sat, January 16, 2010 6:33:25 PM
> Subject: [Airolite_Boats] Re: DVD
>
>
> If you are asking about Platt Monfort's instructional video, that can be
obtained directly from gaboats.com. If you are asking about the Boat Shop DVD
that was specific to this group, I'm not sure if you can. Obtaining the
duplication rights and arranging for the conversion from VHS and a limited
production run of DVDs was the project of Joel Silverman (jm_silverman@
yahoo.com) who started this group. It doesn't appear that Joel has posted here
in a year, and his Yahoo profile shows "unavailable" , so I'm not sure that he
is still around. I'm pretty sure that he ultimately sold out of all 30 or so
copies that he originally commissioned. Maybe a group member has a copy that
they would be willing to sell.
>
> -Roland
>
> --- In Airolite_Boats@ yahoogroups. com, "k7ddg" <rkofler@ > wrote:
> >
> > We are building the Classic 14. How do we obtain the DVD?
> >
>

If there are no copyright/reproduction rights issues, I have a CD/DVD
duplicator.  I can make copies for cost of DVD media plus shipping.  If there is
an amount that has to go to the owner of the info, that would be taken care of
also.

Michael


I would be interested in one of the Boatshop DVD's.

Daniel

--- In Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com, jm_silverman@... wrote:
>
> Trent and Bob get the last two DVDs.
>
> If there is enough interest I can check into getting another batch made up for
the
group.  Are there 20 people on the list interested in the DVD.  Let me know.
>
> Thanks
>


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Part-Time job ($20-$65/hr). Requirements: Home Internet Access
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I also have a DVD duplicator and would be willing to run a few copies as well. 
That is, as long as it would not violate any copyright laws.
The cost would be only for materials and postage.
Bob Bailey (so far just a lurker since joining a short time ago)

--- In Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com, "mgrogg@..." <mgrogg@...> wrote:
>
> If there are no copyright/reproduction rights issues, I have a CD/DVD
duplicator.  I can make copies for cost of DVD media plus shipping.  If there is
an amount that has to go to the owner of the info, that would be taken care of
also.
>
> Michael
>
>
> I would be interested in one of the Boatshop DVD's.
>
> Daniel
>
> --- In Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com, jm_silverman@ wrote:
> >
> > Trent and Bob get the last two DVDs.
> >
> > If there is enough interest I can check into getting another batch made up
for the
> group.  Are there 20 people on the list interested in the DVD.  Let me know.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
>
>
> ____________________________________________________________
> $65/Hr Job - 25 Openings
> Part-Time job ($20-$65/hr). Requirements: Home Internet Access
> http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4d63e078dd6d3c6a9cst03vuc
>

I'd be willing to get a copy if they get made.

--- In Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com, jm_silverman@... wrote:
>
> Trent and Bob get the last two DVDs.
>
> If there is enough interest I can check into getting another batch made up for
the group.  Are there 20 people on the list interested in the DVD.  Let me know.
>
> Thanks
>
> Joel
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: "bkmcintosh@..." <bkmcintosh@...>
> To: Airolite Boats <Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sat, January 16, 2010 9:37:14 PM
> Subject: Re: [Airolite_Boats] Re: DVD
>
>
> Joel ...  I take one of them ....
>
> Bob McIntosh
> 425 985 9957
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "jm silverman" <jm_silverman@ yahoo.com>
> To: "Airolite Boats" <Airolite_Boats@ yahoogroups. com>
> Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2010 6:51:53 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
> Subject: Re: [Airolite_Boats] Re: DVD
>
>
> Hey everyone, still monitor the list.  Funny you should mention the DVDs
because I was cleaning out my bookcase over the holidays and found 3 copies of
the DVD.
>
> K7DDG gets first dibs which leaves 2 more copies.  Let me know if you want
one.
>
> Joel
> 612-203-2621
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: rueffingkidding <rueffingkidding@ yahoo.com>
> To: Airolite_Boats@ yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Sat, January 16, 2010 6:33:25 PM
> Subject: [Airolite_Boats] Re: DVD
>
>
> If you are asking about Platt Monfort's instructional video, that can be
obtained directly from gaboats.com. If you are asking about the Boat Shop DVD
that was specific to this group, I'm not sure if you can. Obtaining the
duplication rights and arranging for the conversion from VHS and a limited
production run of DVDs was the project of Joel Silverman (jm_silverman@
yahoo.com) who started this group. It doesn't appear that Joel has posted here
in a year, and his Yahoo profile shows "unavailable" , so I'm not sure that he
is still around. I'm pretty sure that he ultimately sold out of all 30 or so
copies that he originally commissioned. Maybe a group member has a copy that
they would be willing to sell.
>
> -Roland
>
> --- In Airolite_Boats@ yahoogroups. com, "k7ddg" <rkofler@ > wrote:
> >
> > We are building the Classic 14. How do we obtain the DVD?
> >
>

I would also like to have the dvd  Ifound a dvd online that say the original
video created by platt in 1933 is this the video that every one is taking about
JR,

Clyde wrote: "I would also like to have the dvd Ifound a dvd online that say the
original video created by platt in 1933 is this the video that every one is
taking about JR,"

The DVD referred to is the Boat Shops item. Platt Monfort was a very industrious
and inventive fellow. He was also an archetype taciturn Mainer, and his style of
making a presentation wasn't exactly riveting... It probably wouldn't hurt to
have both videos (I do), but if I had to choose one, it would without question
be Boat Shops'. Platt's video is apparently still available:
http://www.gaboats.com/order/
If you notice the date on the previous thread about the Boat Shops DVD, you will
see that it dates from January 2010, not 2011. Joel Silverman, one of the
originators of this group, originally made arrangements with the Boat Shops for
reproduction rights and with a duplicator to burn the media (iirc the original
had to be converted from VHS.) Early in 2010 he produced another batch on
request. I don't know how often Joel still monitors this group, if at all.

-Roland

----- Original Message -----

From: Peter North

To: Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 6:05 AM

Subject: RE: [Airolite_Boats] Re: DVD

I guess it must be me, but I found Platt’s video riveting.  Of course that does not say much about me, or does it?  Perhaps being a part time Mainer and a stone’s throw from Platt’s old stomping grounds has something to do with it.    Peter

“The DVD referred to is the Boat Shops item. Platt Monfort was a very industrious and inventive fellow. He was also an archetype taciturn Mainer, and his style of making a presentation wasn't exactly riveting... It probably wouldn't hurt to have both videos (I do), but if I had to choose one, it would without question be Boat Shops'. Platt's video is apparently still available:”
http://www.gaboats.com/order/

----- Original Message -----

From: Roger L

To: Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 8:59 AM

Subject: Re: [Airolite_Boats] Re: DVD

 

I'm an engineer and builder kind of guy. No doubt I'd find it riveting as well. Platt sure sounds like a hero to me. Where do I find this video online?

     roger L.

----- Original Message -----

From: Peter North

To: Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 6:05 AM

Subject: RE: [Airolite_Boats] Re: DVD

I guess it must be me, but I found Platt’s video riveting.  Of course that does not say much about me, or does it?  Perhaps being a part time Mainer and a stone’s throw from Platt’s old stomping grounds has something to do with it.    Peter

“The DVD referred to is the Boat Shops item. Platt Monfort was a very industrious and inventive fellow. He was also an archetype taciturn Mainer, and his style of making a presentation wasn't exactly riveting... It probably wouldn't hurt to have both videos (I do), but if I had to choose one, it would without question be Boat Shops'. Platt's video is apparently still available:”
http://www.gaboats.com/order/

There seem to be 2 different videos running here.  The one by Platt is most
likely still available from the website that from my understanding is still
being run by his wife (?)

The other is the 'Boatshop' video, that a list owner may have secured
duplication rights to copy.  Perhaps someone with more knowledge of the people
involved could send a message to the List-Owner and see if that gets a response.
It is quite possible he is not active with the list now, but should still get a
message as Listowner.

If the legalities are straight, I would be happy to run the copies, but I don't
have enough background to track down the players on this.

Michael

____________________________________________________________
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Hello everyone, I have been sitting back for a long time but its time to speak
up regarding the DVD.

I would be happy to make copies of the DVD and send them out to those who want
them.

The other option is to convert the DVD to a digital file and make it available
via the web.

Clearly if I go the DVD route there will be shipping charges (my time is free
for the cause).  The digital route cost is my time, which according to my wife
is worth about a buck.

Please chime in and let me know what you would like me to do.

If interested in the DVD, please contact me directly with your first name, last
name and mailing address.

Thank you

Joel Silverman

--- In Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com, "clyde" <banjo50@...> wrote:
>
> I would also like to have the dvd  Ifound a dvd online that say the original
video created by platt in 1933 is this the video that every one is taking about
JR,
>

Hello everyone, I have been sitting back for a long time but its time to speak up regarding the DVD.

I would be happy to make copies of the DVD and send them out to those who want them.

The other option is to convert the DVD to a digital file and make it available via the web.

Clearly if I go the DVD route there will be shipping charges (my time is free for the cause). The digital route cost is my time, which according to my wife is worth about a buck.

Please chime in and let me know what you would like me to do.

If interested in the DVD, please contact me directly with your first name, last name and mailing address.

Thank you

Joel Silverman

--- In Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com, "clyde" <banjo50@...> wrote:
>
> I would also like to have the dvd Ifound a dvd online that say the original video created by platt in 1933 is this the video that every one is taking about JR,
>

Joel,

I have been one of the ones in the conversation.  I would be interested in a
DVD.  Also, as I said, I have a duplicator that will produce about 15-20 DVDs
per hour.  If you don't, I would be glad to run a batch for the cost of the DVDs
(.20 or so a piece) and what it costs to ship.  If you have a duplicator, I have
no problem paying shipping and media.

Either way,


Michael Grogg
411 South Garden Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756

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Hello everyone, I have been sitting back for a long time but its time to speak
up
regarding the DVD.

I would be happy to make copies of the DVD and send them out to those who want
them.

The other option is to convert the DVD to a digital file and make it available
via the
web.

Clearly if I go the DVD route there will be shipping charges (my time is free
for the
cause).  The digital route cost is my time, which according to my wife is worth
about a
buck.

Please chime in and let me know what you would like me to do.

If interested in the DVD, please contact me directly with your first name, last
name and
mailing address.

Thank you

Joel Silverman


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If you owe under $729k you probably qualify for Obama's Refi Program
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Just to clarify, this DVD was developed by Shade Tree Productions who produced a
series for public television called The Boat Shop.  Over a couple of episodes
they built a Platt Nimrod Canoe, this DVD pulls those segments together.  I
originally worked with the gentleman who owned the show and paid him for copies
of the DVD.  It has been a number of years and I no longer am able to contact
him.

With that said, I am happy to make copies without any gain on my side and will
find a way to post digitally.

Joel
Minneapolis, MN

--- In Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com, "mgrogg@..." <mgrogg@...> wrote:
>
> If there are no copyright/reproduction rights issues, I have a CD/DVD
duplicator.  I can make copies for cost of DVD media plus shipping.  If there is
an amount that has to go to the owner of the info, that would be taken care of
also.
>
> Michael
>
>
> I would be interested in one of the Boatshop DVD's.
>
> Daniel
>
> --- In Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com, jm_silverman@ wrote:
> >
> > Trent and Bob get the last two DVDs.
> >
> > If there is enough interest I can check into getting another batch made up
for the
> group.  Are there 20 people on the list interested in the DVD.  Let me know.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
>
>
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> http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4d63e078dd6d3c6a9cst03vuc
>

After Platt Monfort passed over the bar (nearly 6 years ago; hard to believe
it's been that long), his wife Betty was running the business, and his son Tim
was taking care of the web site maintenance and presumably the shopping cart
software, etc. Since the GABoats.com site is still up, apparently orders for
plans, *his* video, etc. are still being processed (although I haven't ordered
anything from there since shortly after Platt died.) Just to be clear, I hold
Platt and his accomplishments (which include such diverse items as GitRot,
ferrocement boat technology, and an instruction book on making toy airplanes
from McDonald's polystyrene containers, as well as GA boat tech) in the highest
regard, but my past experience in trying to watch his video at night was that I
never made it all the way through without falling asleep. Different strokes for
different folks...

-Roland

----- Original Message -----

From: Richard Bertram

To: Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 8:16 PM

Subject: Re: [Airolite_Boats] Re: dvd - Email Joel

Put it up as a file on the web. That would be great. One vote here for web access. Thanks Joel. Richard --- On Wed, 2/23/11, jm_silverman <jm_silverman@...> wrote: From: jm_silverman <jm_silverman@...> Subject: [Airolite_Boats] Re: dvd - Email Joel To: Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2011, 7:52 AM   Hello everyone, I have been sitting back for a long time but its time to speak up regarding the DVD. I would be happy to make copies of the DVD and send them out to those who want them. The other option is to convert the DVD to a digital file and make it available via the web. Clearly if I go the DVD route there will be shipping charges (my time is free for the cause). The digital route cost is my time, which according to my wife is worth about a buck. Please chime in and let me know what you would like me to do. If interested in the DVD, please contact me directly with your first name, last name and mailing address. Thank you Joel Silverman --- In Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com, "clyde" <banjo50@...> wrote: > > I would also like to have the dvd Ifound a dvd online that say the original video created by platt in 1933 is this the video that every one is taking about JR, >

I'd rather watch it on the web than get the DVD.

--- In Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com, "Roger Crier" <rogercrier@...> wrote:
>
> If it is put on youtube then that can only add to the interest in aerolite
boats, then follow on profits for gaboats, which is all for the good....
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Richard Bertram
>   To: Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 8:16 PM
>   Subject: Re: [Airolite_Boats] Re: dvd - Email Joel
>
>
>
>
>         Put it up as a file on the web. That would be great. One vote here for
web access. Thanks Joel.
>         Richard
>
>         --- On Wed, 2/23/11, jm_silverman <jm_silverman@...> wrote:
>
>
>           From: jm_silverman <jm_silverman@...>
>           Subject: [Airolite_Boats] Re: dvd - Email Joel
>           To: Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com
>           Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2011, 7:52 AM
>
>
>
>           Hello everyone, I have been sitting back for a long time but its
time to speak up regarding the DVD.
>
>           I would be happy to make copies of the DVD and send them out to
those who want them.
>
>           The other option is to convert the DVD to a digital file and make it
available via the web.
>
>           Clearly if I go the DVD route there will be shipping charges (my
time is free for the cause). The digital route cost is my time, which according
to my wife is worth about a buck.
>
>           Please chime in and let me know what you would like me to do.
>
>           If interested in the DVD, please contact me directly with your first
name, last name and mailing address.
>
>           Thank you
>
>           Joel Silverman
>
>           --- In Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com, "clyde" <banjo50@> wrote:
>           >
>           > I would also like to have the dvd Ifound a dvd online that say the
original video created by platt in 1933 is this the video that every one is
taking about JR,
>           >
>