... woodworking and creating intricate artifacts. I am considering several geodesic models for my first attempt. I think the Arrow 14, Snowshoe 14 or a Classic...
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bschless@...
bschless
Dec 4, 2009 5:51 pm
I built a Classic 10 and find it a tad short for 2 people. It does fit well on top of the car, though. Beau Schless President/CEO NOTEbookS Library Automation...
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second_floor_loft
second_floor...
Dec 4, 2009 7:33 pm
Hi Ed: I built a Classic 12 and enjoyed the process... I've had a great time on the lake with mine as well. Size of the 12 is good for me and I don't think I'd...
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Kurt
kurtwoodham
Dec 7, 2009 5:08 pm
Hi Ed, I finished my Snowshoe Explorer 14 (gusseted gunwales) in September - my first boat and I'm very happy with how it turned out. It would be a good two...
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locostbamboo
Dec 24, 2009 10:42 pm
Has anyone compared the Airolite and Dreamcatcher boats? Both look really good to me, and am interested in if anyone has compare the two. Thanks. Rob in...
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sharpstik
Dec 25, 2009 2:38 pm
never heard of dreamcatchers before. make sure you go to the right one, <http://www.dreamcatcherboats.com/> looks nice, but pricey kits compared to airolite.. ...
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cmrv6
Jan 14, 2010 4:00 am
Have finnished mine, found to be too tippy with 2 people, it is fine with one person sitting in the center. Have built a set of small pontoons that seem to...
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k7ddg
Jan 16, 2010 9:51 pm
We are building the Classic 14. How do we obtain the DVD?...
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rueffingkidding
Jan 17, 2010 12:33 am
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...
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jm_silverman@...
jm_silverman
Jan 17, 2010 2:51 am
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...
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bkmcintosh@...
trawler10
Jan 17, 2010 3:37 am
Joel ... I take one of them .... Bob McIntosh 425 985 9957 ... From: "jm silverman" <jm_silverman@...> To: "Airolite Boats"...
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jm_silverman@...
jm_silverman
Jan 17, 2010 3:42 am
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...
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bkmcintosh@...
trawler10
Jan 17, 2010 3:48 am
Joel ... here is my information: How do you prefer payment ... check, cash, card or paypal? Bob Bob McIntosh 10104SE187th St., Renton, WA 98055 425 985 9957 ...
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jm_silverman
Jan 17, 2010 4:41 am
Can you believe that its been just over three years since this group was started and now we have almost 500 members. That puts a smile on my face. I know...
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pjacobs55
Jan 22, 2010 5:01 am
I finally dug out my plans, assembled some materials, and got to work. Using materials I had in stock, I'm up to the stage where I have to start bending ribs. ...
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second_floor_loft
second_floor...
Jan 22, 2010 2:26 pm
Peter: Nice job you have going there. Keep the pics coming please. You're really going to have fun with that boat when it's done. I sure have been enjoying my...
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William Crews
crewswilliam92
Jan 22, 2010 3:59 pm
Peter, Really nice looking project. Did you get the plans fromAirolite Boats ? Does it really weigh in at 28lbs?  More Pictures if possible, I am intrigued....
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pjacobs55
Jan 22, 2010 5:01 pm
Bill C, The plans were bought by a gentleman who passed away before getting to build the boat. I bought them from his wife. Yup, according to the website 28 to...
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jsinjpma
Jan 22, 2010 5:21 pm
Peter, Looking good! The bottom panels and stringers all faired out beautifully. Please keep us posted. Jim...
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Tim
tim.ryan95
Jan 24, 2010 10:23 pm
Hi all, Launched my Snowshoe14 two days ago with champagne and friends along to admire etc. It was a fun affair and a great way to end my first journey into...
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Jeff
jeff.laman
Jan 24, 2010 10:41 pm
Tim, I would discourage you from going the pontoon route -- that is a very cumbersome solution that defeats the purpose of a canoe -- sleek, fast, easy to...
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Tim
tim.ryan95
Jan 25, 2010 2:04 am
Thanks for the comments Jeff, I agree pontoons would have their own overheads and defeat some of the purpose of having such an elegant boat. I just went down...
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Elliot Mednick
Elliot00
Jan 25, 2010 2:19 am
I have an Arrow 14. I know it's a lot different than the Snowshoe, but it sounds like the stability issue is similar. I find that I have to sit on the floor....
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Richard Bertram
richardbertram
Jan 25, 2010 9:37 pm
Put me in for a dvd. Richard ________________________________ From: "jm_silverman@..." <jm_silverman@...> To: Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
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mgrogg@...
mgrogg51
Jan 25, 2010 9:45 pm
Put me in for one also. If there are no copyright issues, I have a DVD/CD Duplicator in my office, that can bulk duplicate, and print on the Disk for a label. ...
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William
crewswilliam92
Jan 26, 2010 3:54 pm
i would like to be on the CD list also. Thanks, Bill C...
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pjacobs55
Jan 26, 2010 5:46 pm
I lifted the Black Fly off the molds ... what a light-weight thing of beauty she is! However, I used Gorilla Glue to tab the ribs to the stringers, and several...
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James Kingston
james_kingston
Jan 26, 2010 6:58 pm
You might consider going traditional with (artificial) sinew lashings, like so: ...
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second_floor_loft
second_floor...
Jan 26, 2010 7:28 pm
Hello Peter: Yes, as Platt indicated, the Gorilla Glue types, PL Premium etc work but do not fill gaps very well. For that, thickened epoxy is best. On the...
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ifxmnfly
Jan 26, 2010 11:32 pm
Hi. I am new to the forum (this is my first post). I would like to add my name to the DVD list. It sounds useful! Right now I am leaning towards building the...
