I am planning on making a snowshoe 14 canoe this summer. Is there a reason I shouldn't make the frame (other than the ribs) from cedar? When I go to the...
Today transferred using carbon paper the 5 stations and transom to poster board. Have ordered my spruce and ash plus have enough Okume left over from my last...
Hello Everybody, From the Netherlands I have tried to send an e-mail requesting information about possible shipment of plans and kits to The Netherlands. ...
After a couple of months of off and on work the nimrod is almost completed. What a fun project. Stringers, gunwhales, keel etc where all created from a green...
Reading the comments on wood for stems and cross sections causes me concern. Steam bending wood takes time but if done properly it will result in the desired...
Howdy folks, A friend and I are building a nimrod and are about to begin applying the Kevlar yarn. I'm assuming now would be an appropriate time to apply...
Just an aged newby to this group. Had owned 15 and 17 foot standard weight aluminum canoes for many decades and many uses. Now need a much lighter hull for...
I'm a new member here. I'd planned on building a Snowshoe 18 10 years ago but got sidetracked building a power boat. I still have all the stringers and floor...
Hi Everybody, It's winter here in Chicago but I see water when I look at the ice lining Lake Michigan and think of spring! I have a 58 pound, 16 ft kayak of an...
I really hope you get this fast. I could not inform anyone about our trip, because it was impromptu. we had to be in Philippines for Tour.. The program was...
Greetings I've checked through the older posts of this group and couldn't find an answer to this question. Does anyone know if the ballistic nylon that ...
No pictures of the old jig I'm afraid, today I use a Makita compound miter saw with tilt and angle. Probably the most-used tool in the shop. But here's how I...
Greetings I was watching the youtube videos on the construction of the nimrod. In the first video it shows a close up of the material cut list. I noticed ...
I've lost interest in completing the Classic 12, the framing is finished, - oak ribs cedar stringers, glued and epoxied ready to seal the frame, have the "kit...
Greetings I am new to the group and have recently discovered the airolite boats website and videos on youtube. I am interested in building one to facilitate...
I've been torturing myself for the past year trying to decide what boat I should build. My original intent was to build something that I can carry in to some...
Hey all you boat folks, I was thinking of spraying this below waterline. Anyone ever do this? Where do you figure I ought to set the waterline? Seems like...
Greetings from Great Lake Tasmania. Just wanted to say hi, and add a couple of comments. Ryan, your finished craft looks beautiful, and i love the idea of...
Hello I feel like I am missing something very obvious but I just cannot figure out how to space my molds. I feel like the information must be in the plans...
Hello I am finally getting to work on my canoe (Arrow 14). I put together a strong back with 16 foot 1x6's and cardboard. It is far from straight (check out my...
need help with the spacing did 2 strips and was aleways 12" centers, but this boat??? read plans and text 2x but didn't notice/find 'em thanks 4 your help joe...
Just a quick note to wish everyone on the list a happy Thanksgiving. With over 650 members, interest in Platt's work continues to grow worldwide. If you have...
Hello, Retired now to Florida from Michigan. Enjoying wood working, for about 40 years now. Built three cedar strip canoes and a couple stitch & glue kayaks...
Tried to add photos with message, but only left large gaps between my paragraphs...will try to get this right. My main reason to send a post... -Question... On...
Well, I just ordered the plans and kit for the 11' Ebenezer. This will be my first boat construction, but I've build plenty of R/C airplanes with similar...
Part 2, in which we float the boat: http://blog.nutaksas.com/2012/09/geodesic-airolite-classic-14-part-2.html You'll probably have to wait till spring to see...
