Taking the suggestion, I decided to put a couple of photos of my "Classic 12" in a folder in the "files" area (not as cool as the photo albums but the...
Now, I'm not saying that this group gets an objectionable amount of spam. However, it seems to get maybe two or three such messages per week, and I belong to...
I want to send out a big thanks to all of you who have joined the GA boat list. I am happy to see so many people interested in Platt's work. I have to admit...
Friends, I am planning to build a canoe in the 10'-12' length range next Spring. I'm trying to decide which GA model to build: the Nimrod 12? the SnowShoe...
Friends, I just joined up after finding this group. Last month I completed my 14th or 15th boat building project and am now planning for what to do next...
I am offering to the group some excellent bending oak rib stock. This stock is clear, green, White Oak that is cut from quarter sawn, 5/4 (just a shade over an...
Are there any Rob Roy builders reading this forum? If so I have a question for you or anybody else. I just finished the hull and am ready, I think, to work...
Hi, I'm wondering if anyone has used Platt's geodesic technique with a different design? Or, if anyone has modified any of Platt's? Any reason that you...
I am probably the ultimate procrastinator here, although the posts seem to indicate that I have competition. I have three sets of GA plans (the oldest, for...
Has anyone tried, or considered, putting a small sail/lee board/rudder setup on an Airolite canoe? Perhaps a carbon fiber mast, a bolt-on spruce thwart/ mast...
The Blivit 13, which I will be building this winter, has a really shallow mast cup. A note on the plans indicates that Platt was thinking that it would be...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8728395@N03 Here are some photos of a Classic 10 with some mods. I made it for my girlfriend who is Irish (hence the green)....
Hi. I'm new to the group. I should mention that I have built several kayaks and a canoe: a cedar strip kayak, two skin on frame kayaks, a cedar strip 8' canoe...
Custom Logo Design Service: $99! As a recommendation from a friend, I used Paramount Web Consulting to do my logo. Unlike the last company i dealt with, these...
I have built my strongback and have a question as to the positioning of the molds. I have a string stretched length-wise on the strongback and there must be a...
OK, I've put it off long enough and am getting started on my Arrow 14. Platt says to use heavy cardboard for the moulds (or cheap luan) and I've found some...
I'm planning to use exterior latex paint on the outside of my Arrow 14 and wonder if I should have to apply the water-based varnish to the outside of the...
Just saying Hi! Been lurking for a week or so, looking for tips and bodges before going for it. Well it's started and it's not been all plain sailing. I bought...
Made of the finest mahogany wood and prepared by our master craftsmen, the P-40 Warhawk replica comes with an elegant furniture furnish and a polished chrome...
Has anyone attempted to build a geo.frame and NEST it? If so I would really like to have some feedback on this.I am thinking of a 14', ( nested 8' and 6') ...
I've got plans to build a Blivit13 in Hobart, Tasmania some time soon. Has anyone done so recently? I'm particularly interested in rigging it with a jib as per...
Has anyone ever used an Airolite boat on the boundry waters? I am thinking of building the Robroy and would like to know if any one has used an Airolite for...
