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I've posted an album of three photos showing my new electric Classic 10. (If the link doesn't work, remove any spaces, then copy and paste it directly into...
10 Jul 23, 2008
2:48 pm

Elliot Mednick
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I have a Nimrod 12 short kit that I'm just not going to get around to building. I would like it to find a new home for it. It's still in the original box it...
3 Jul 15, 2008
10:32 pm

bob.lundberg
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This is a great group! Lots of help offered and much appreciated. I am going to expore all of the advice and welcome any more. I didn't necessarily want to...
1 Jul 14, 2008
2:54 am

mmartin2001
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I've added a couple of pictures of my Blivit 13 on the water to the photos section (under "Blivit 13"). The pictures show the use of old windsurfing gear on a...
4 Jul 14, 2008
1:58 am

.Randy Powell
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Can anyone tell me where I can find Platt Monfort's books. I tried Amazon and Barns & Noble and google searched for other sources, with no luck. I would...
11 Jul 14, 2008
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Roland Deschain
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I would really like to see a Classic 14 (sailboat version) and the details on how to build that centerboard box, mast and everything that makes it work. IS...
4 Jul 11, 2008
7:54 am

Sid Coleman
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hello all! Want to build a Arrow 14. I am heavy guy (240 lbs). Should I build the seat in any different location for best paddling and balance? Thanks, great...
2 Jul 10, 2008
11:58 am

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Question 2 We are a club building a Classic 12 and now we are at the point discussing the sail. Some members felt strongly the Tyvek is not the way to go. So...
11 Jul 9, 2008
1:07 pm

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What was the difficulty of brushing on the marine varnish? Was it a problem getting it to smooth out ? Was there difficulty getting it to penetrate the weave...
3 Jul 8, 2008
12:10 pm

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As the paint is supposed to penetrate the weave of the cloth for good adhesion which with other paints requires sponges or rollers to squeeze the paint into...
1 Jul 8, 2008
12:00 pm

Scott Perkins
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Hello, I bought the plans for the Snowshoe Arrow 14' two or three years ago, and have finally gotten the roundtuit for this project to proceed. I notice in...
26 Jul 6, 2008
1:07 pm

Roland Deschain
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This explanation by Brian Eiland tells about the mast aft rig I would like to explore: http://www.runningtideyachts.com/sail/ You have have to cut and paste...
1 Jul 2, 2008
11:42 pm

mgrogg51
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I have just started building this model. Any advice from anyone? I have built a nimrod. Just looking for info from anyone who has built one and for the...
1 Jun 18, 2008
4:34 am

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I'm building a Classic 12 and I cannot find where it tells in the directions WHERE to put the ribs. I see they are typically 7 " apart. The plan shows one just...
15 Jun 12, 2008
12:52 am

Elliot Mednick
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I'm considering replacing the Dacron on my 10' Classic 10 with cedar strip planking. I built a strip canoe a couple of years ago, and feel the cedar would be...
1 Jun 2, 2008
12:47 pm

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I have covered the outside of the Dacron of my Classic 14 with Monokote. My question refers to the Kevlar roving that are on the Stringers from Gunwale to...
7 May 4, 2008
4:18 pm

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Hi there you Airolite fans! A new question from the Netherlands. What experience do you have with building oars? The design in the gaboats website doesn't look...
2 May 4, 2008
9:50 am

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Hi all, I'm FINALLY about to start on the Arrow 14....and already I have a question. Why is the stem built from two pieces of wood glued together instead of...
5 Apr 21, 2008
10:42 pm

Paul
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Now that I've been out a couple of times in my 10' classic in VERY shallow water around the Concord River I've concluded that getting holed is a matter of...
13 Apr 16, 2008
2:49 pm

Elliot Mednick
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I'm interested in the Classic 14 and have a question or two..... 1. Are plans for the sailing bits included in the price? 2. How long are the ribs for this...
26 Mar 31, 2008
5:49 pm

Elliot Mednick
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The Ancient Mariners are building a 12' Classic sailboat. We are bending 200 year old oak flooring from a torn down church for ribs. We rigged up a way to soak...
10 Mar 31, 2008
12:27 pm

Elliot Mednick
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I have a Classic 14 that I am just starting to put the dacron skin on. It has occured to me that a double layer of fabric might be a good idea on this larger...
16 Mar 21, 2008
8:48 pm

Elliot Mednick
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Hi, I recently joined this list and have just finished reading all the posts ... Good Stuff!! I want to build a "Black Fly" pram as a tender for my sailboat....
8 Mar 13, 2008
1:47 am

Elliot Mednick
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Hello All, Today we have new Good and Free Embroidery Design, you would have to visit our web site and enjoy with a lot of best free daily designs. ...
2 Mar 9, 2008
5:25 pm

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Hey Joel, A1...thanks a lot! Paul...
1 Feb 15, 2008
5:40 pm

Paul
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I guess I need to switch my membership to read via web only. I was kind of wanting to get a daily report of your posts. When You get those spam posts the...
2 Feb 13, 2008
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We uses the broken rib of the 2 piece one...
1 Feb 10, 2008
6:52 pm

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Howdy list, I never built a boat before. Phew, got that off my chest. I took on the Sweat-Pea MK2 project to do with my kids this winter. I've just cracked the...
10 Feb 9, 2008
9:31 pm

Jeff Luke
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I have a Nimrod 12 short kit that I'm just not going to get around to building. I would like it to find a new home for it. It's still in the original box it...
1 Jan 30, 2008
5:45 pm

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I was thinking maybe I'd use spray Polyeurethane to size the kevlar. It would give my wood a nice extra gloss coat at the same time. Any ...
7 Jan 28, 2008
9:52 pm

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