I know this would be a bit of an ask for either most peoples spoke shaving skills, or the steadying abilities of any lathe, but to stop the flat sides of the...
I have been wanting to build a light weight canoe for a long time and I just stumbled across this method. I have researched wood/canvas, wood/fiberglass,...
My Airolite RobRoy kayak is now 4 years old and I have it stripped down to the frame to be sanded, sealed and recovered. During construction I never was able...
While I am waiting for my plans to get across the atlantic, can someone tell me the cross section sizes of the ribs etc. I have bent 13mm x 13mm old dried oak...
Ok, so you have carefully strapped the boat to the cars roof.(Mine will be a Whitehall Jr.) What sort of cruising speed do you guys recommend for a safe trip? ...
I am a new UK member and have just bought the Whitehall Jr plans and the partial kit of parts. It should be on its way as we speak. I live in Sutton Coldfield...
I'm going to go with Luan in place of the cardboard. Can someone help me with dimensions? I'm building the Snowshoe 16 which is really 15'6". I'm assuming...
I am almost done with a Ebenezer 11. I had picked this up as a uncompleted Ebenezer 11 project, included was the the plans, strongback station molds,clamps...
Thought this might be of interest to most people on the list. http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/11/projects/bentwood/index.htm Hajo -- "When somebody has risked...
I know that this has come up time and again but I still have a few questions. Reading the directions,it says I "need straight grain, clear wood for the...
I am thinking about building a Blivik 13 with my 15 year old son, I think the construction should be easy for us, I am most interested in thoughts about how it...
Hi Folks, I'm a new member (uk) and just about to take the plunge to construct a classic 12. Before I try to set up the order, to settle my last minute nerves,...
Good afternoon. I purchased a Nimrod 12 short kit in '08. Well as things go I have not yet begun the construction of it, and it doesn't look like I'm going to...
Sorry for repost- clarification San Francisco Bay Area Snowshoe 16- spruce ash, dacron Canoe is is fine shape- very little use- only issue I see is the seats...
San Francisco Bay Area Snowshoe 16- spruce ash, dacron Canoe is is fine shape- very little use- only issue I see is the seats need some attention- attached...
So I finally got my boat in the water! Just a short paddle, but it does indeed float :-) For those of you who haven't seen it recently here's the link. I...
Bob, After much agonizing and research, I have decided to use Sherwin Williams Porch and Floor Enamel (Waterborne formula for concrete and wood floors). I am ...
FYI – I used MAS epoxy when I put together an Annapolis wherry from Chesapeake boats (clcboats.com). I seemed very good and did not darken. I would use it...
Several of us have run out of the epoxy that is supplied with the kit. Maybe we were too generous with our glue-ups, but I would rather err on the side of too...
Just received my classic 12 plans and partial kit, watched the video and read some recommendations on using green ash or oak. I was wondering what thoughts...
I'm just about to cover my Snowshoe 14 and I'm thinking about paints... I know most people varnish their boats but I'm somewhat set on painting mine. Have...
Hi, I bought a couple of weeks ago plans for the BLIVIT 13 and with them I received also a couple of papers about a swing centerboard. Has anybody integrated...
Is there any problems in streching or shortening the Gaboats? I was thinking od building a 8 - 10% shorter version of the Westport Dinghy 8. Yes, I know its...
