Hi Joel, I'm just starting an Arrow 14. Thanks for creating the group - I've read through about 95% of the messages here and found answers to many initial...
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John Palenchar
john.palenchar
Nov 10, 2011 2:14 am
Completed my Classic 12 in 2002. Still going strong! John Palenchar...
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Georg Albrecht
galbrechtch
Nov 11, 2011 10:16 am
Hi Joel Thanks for starting this group. I always read the postings with interest. I joined the group about 1 1/2 years ago shortly after purchasing the plans...
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2scott@...
2scott...
Nov 11, 2011 3:04 pm
What 3D program are you using. I would like to know the easiest and most affordable 3D program to use. Can you make suggestions ? Thanks...
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fiatphil2000
Nov 11, 2011 3:07 pm
Georg, Would you be willing to share your drawing and elegant solution with those of us who are also doing some 3D work. I use AutoCad Inventor, but the files...
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Hajo Smulders
hilomania
Nov 11, 2011 3:13 pm
Don't know what he uses; but freecad is very good and free. http://sourceforge.net/projects/free-cad/ Note: ALL cad programs have steep learning curves. I...
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Roger L
roger_scotty
Nov 11, 2011 3:44 pm
Hello. I'm another one of the members who rarely posts but plans to maybe build an airolite someday. Your mention of 3-D programs to use caught my eye because...
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2scott@...
2scott...
Nov 11, 2011 4:02 pm
Problem with Solid Works is expensive and complex. I am trying to determine as a rookie if getting my feet wet with Google Sketch-Up could be worthwhile as to...
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Hajo Smulders
hilomania
Nov 11, 2011 4:04 pm
Sketchup (Free version) is not good for boats. It doesn't do splines; straight lines only... Hajo -- "The asymmetric nature of the bonus (an incentive for...
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Roger L
roger_scotty
Nov 11, 2011 4:32 pm
Yes, SolidWorks is more expensive and complex. For some reason that got me to thinking back on the olden days before computers. Then it was common for...
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roger_russelburg
roger_russel...
Nov 11, 2011 10:41 pm
Hi The software I use is FreeShip. It is made to design boats. http://sourceforge.net/projects/freeship/files/FREE%21ship/Version%202.6/ There is group for...
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jsinjpma
Nov 11, 2011 11:02 pm
I built a 15 ft. canoe a couple of summers ago. The hull design was that of a classic Rushton canoe I had made moulds for years ago, but the construction...
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Mark Albanese
marka97203
Nov 12, 2011 5:16 am
These two are more useful for modeling boats than any CAD package I've tried to get to know. http://sourceforge.net/projects/freeship/files/ ...
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gil
bpofak
Nov 12, 2011 5:23 am
Joel, I built the arrow 14 and have used it 2 seasons including one (brief) outing in Prince William Sound. Really should have a deck or considerably more...
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fiatphil2000
Nov 12, 2011 5:30 pm
delftship is free and the international standard. Works great for small boats. http://www.delftship.net/...
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Georg
galbrechtch
Nov 12, 2011 11:44 pm
Hi Scott I used Auto CAD 2012 and Sketch-Up Pro, both programs I use daily for business work. For simple to advanced 3D you can download a free Google...
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Casper Le Fèvre
koefstoon
Nov 14, 2011 1:03 pm
Well, Rhino3D is another one, comes as a free download with 25 saves afterwhich files are no longer editable. Loads of plugins, and if you are a Mac-user you...
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cconorc
Nov 14, 2011 2:12 pm
Hello, I'm curious to follow this discussion on the computer modeling of boat hulls. When I was a design student I used to 3D Studio Max, which I liked, but...
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2scott@...
2scott...
Nov 14, 2011 5:33 pm
the Tiny URL link below is not working. What was it ?...
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AARON WOOD
a_wood_...
Nov 17, 2011 6:52 pm
Hey all! Just thought you all might enjoy the pics and notes from this trip I just finished. Â Since finishing my boat I've wanted to take it on a trip to see...
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AARON WOOD
a_wood_...
Nov 17, 2011 7:07 pm
Something's wrong with that link... Try this one From: AARON WOOD <a_wood_@...> To: "Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com" <Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com> ...
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Rich Kleinhenz
rkleinhenz
Nov 17, 2011 9:27 pm
Thanks for sharing - I really enjoyed watching the slide show ... -- Best regards, Rich ================================ Richard Kleinhenz ...
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Bob Kay McIntosh
trawler10
Nov 18, 2011 3:34 pm
Aaron…. Tell me again what the barrel was for? Tnx Bob From: Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of AARON...
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Aaron Wood
a_wood_...
Nov 18, 2011 4:40 pm
Hi Bob, The barrel was just my gear pack, clothes, food, tent etc. The forecast was for rain and high wind. Also bears are frequent in that park. The barrel...
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Bob Kay McIntosh
trawler10
Nov 18, 2011 4:58 pm
Great idea…and tnx… Bob From: Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Aaron Wood Sent: Friday, November 18,...
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Peter
pjacobs55
Nov 18, 2011 5:21 pm
Thanks for sharing, Aaron. What an adventure, and what a beautiful job you did on the canoe. The paint scheme is really sharp! Peter....
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Hajo Smulders
hilomania
Nov 18, 2011 6:36 pm
Those barrels are ideal for canoe trips. You can also get a harnesses for them that turn them into a backpack. Hajo -- Q: If you could add one course to a...
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2scott@...
2scott...
Nov 19, 2011 5:01 pm
Aaron- Do you burn your wood in an open fire pit or did you bring any kind of collapsable stove ? The stoves consume much less wood and make your wood go a...
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Terry
ccbeach65
Nov 19, 2011 5:43 pm
Aaron- Count me in as another who enjoyed your photos. It' s interesting to see shots of these boats in use rather than just construction photos. I'll be...
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Aaron Wood
a_wood_...
Nov 19, 2011 11:45 pm
Hi Scott! The stoves are great, no question. I don't use one. They're especially good when cooking vs. cooking over an open fire. The fire was just for warmth...
