A windsurf sail has a very different cut from a traditional sail. You could use cheap AL tubing for the spars and make a sail out of white tarp in a half day. ...
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Ken Muldrew
kmuldrew2
Apr 7, 2010 7:22 pm
... I adapted a windsurfer rig for my Blivit 13 (pictures are in the photo section). If you can get some old triangle sails, then a bit of sewing can turn two...
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John Scott
flyscott06
Apr 7, 2010 10:01 pm
tim, the sail plans should have been, with the set of plans that was purposely that my friend sent to you, did you get them, scotty we are at Seminole...
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LOGOS vom Schnecke
twlyon24
Apr 7, 2010 10:04 pm
Scotty, I did and they were. I'm being lazy.... Tim...
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John Scott
flyscott06
Apr 7, 2010 11:58 pm
Tim,we used an umbrella,any sail will work. scotty...
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bpofak
Apr 26, 2010 4:08 am
Stems and forms are in place and I am about to get started. However, I have been unable to find suitable spruce, doug fir, etc. so I am planning to use...
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second_floor_loft
second_floor...
Apr 26, 2010 1:51 pm
I don't think pine would be classified as softer than DF or Spruce. Also, using the boat in protected waters, it'll be plenty strong the way it is designed...
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Hajo Smulders
hilomania
Apr 26, 2010 2:18 pm
Do you intend to steam bend that pine or just use it for the stringers? I'm asking since I suspect that most home depot pine is kiln dried. I'm wondering how...
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Bob & Kay
trawler10
Apr 26, 2010 3:21 pm
Paul T …. I in installing ribs in my Classic 12, (nearly all in) and curious about dimensions of gunwale blocks as plans allow for two sizes … what am I...
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bschless@...
bschless
Apr 26, 2010 4:09 pm
I followed the instructions on gluing in the middle seat and oarlock blocks on my Classic 10, only to discover that with a passenger the seat and oarlocks were...
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bpofak
Apr 26, 2010 4:11 pm
Thank you both for responses. I don't intend expect to need steam for the longitudinals. But, I did steam a length of 3/8 x 1/2 oak from HD that was clearly...
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Bob & Kay
trawler10
Apr 26, 2010 4:16 pm
Thanks for the advice. I will take you up on the pix . bkmcintosh@... . also, did you see my note to Paul T. re the dimensions of the gunwale blocks...
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Bob & Kay
trawler10
Apr 26, 2010 4:27 pm
I am in the process of bending oak ribs for my classic 12 and in an old dvd from the Boatshop found an excellent and inexpensive way to construct a simple...
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second_floor_loft
second_floor...
Apr 26, 2010 5:47 pm
Regarding steaming wood. Yes, all wood in the big box stores is kiln dried. You'll likely need to find a saw mill near you to get wood that isn't. I think in...
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bschless@...
bschless
Apr 26, 2010 6:35 pm
I mad a pretty successful steam box out of several pieces of plastic PVC drain pipe, a tea kettle, and a hot plate. The only problem I had was the drain pipe...
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second_floor_loft
second_floor...
Apr 26, 2010 10:27 pm
Ummmmm.... I really don't remember. I'll dig out my plans and see what the deal is. It's been quite a while ago. "I'll be bach".. Paul ... From: Bob & Kay...
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second_floor_loft
second_floor...
Apr 27, 2010 12:34 am
Bob: I'll make a guess here that when you refer to two different sizes indicated in the plans you are talking about the "Bill of Materials" section on the...
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Bob & Kay
trawler10
Apr 27, 2010 2:36 am
Paul … thanks … that did indeed clear it up … appreciate you digging out your old plans to assist with this …. Back to bending ribs…. Bob From:...
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Peter
pjacobs55
Apr 27, 2010 3:46 am
Interesting ... I found the same in the Black Fly, although I haven't yet been on the water. But I compared it with my Eastport Pram, and moved the seat,...
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chazzelwood
Apr 27, 2010 6:26 pm
I noticed that the instructions for the Snowshoe 14 calls out for Epoxy. I found a Type 1 water resistant Wood Glue called Titebond III. Has anyone tried...
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Peter
pjacobs55
Apr 28, 2010 4:59 am
Just my opinion: Titebond would probably do fine, as long as your wood joints fit together without any gaps. It's a very nice glue to use as the cleanup is...
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Peter
pjacobs55
May 1, 2010 1:10 am
I finally launched the Black Fly today. I've added photos, comments, etc at www.sintacha.com. Peter....
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Bob & Kay
trawler10
May 1, 2010 4:31 am
Peter .. Am in the process of building a Classic 12 - tomorrow will finish gluing in the ribs -- was interested in your choice of paint and might be ...
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Peter
pjacobs55
May 1, 2010 3:19 pm
Bob, I'll keep you posted. I suspect I'll have to put a clear coat of varnish over it, as I already scuffed it a bit bringing it over the rail of my sailboat....
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Bob & Kay
trawler10
May 1, 2010 3:40 pm
Thanks and it appears from your photo site (very nicely documented I might add) that you did a really nice job on her. I built a stitch and glue Cats Paw 10...
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chazzelwood
May 2, 2010 11:01 pm
I'm working on my first Snowshoe 14 and I had a few mistakes that I hope won't bite me later on when I put the boat in the water: Here are the issues: 1) When...
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aolsmile42
May 3, 2010 12:14 pm
Hi there, I'll have a go at answering these questions - they seem eerily familiar..... 1) That happened to me on my first Snowshoe14. There's not much, if...
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bschless@...
bschless
May 3, 2010 12:33 pm
Learn to paddle harder on the side where the bend is! Beau Schless NOTEbookS Library Automation (978) 443-2996 http://www.rasco.com From: "aolsmile42"...
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Eric
tanzerman1944
May 4, 2010 2:12 am
Here is a link that will guide you in building a sail for your boat. Doesn't look very difficult. http://www.boat-links.com/Tyvek/...
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Eric
tanzerman1944
May 4, 2010 2:49 am
Well, I guess I'm not really a newbie, I have been a lurker for about a year. I finally took the plunge the other day and ordered the plans and the partial kit...
