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...
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...
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...
I started a photo album: "Hajo's classic 12" to document my build. Right now I only have the layout of the stations on one sheet of plywood. I'm pretty busy at...
I've added a photo album called "Black Fly" to the Yahoo photos section, showing a bit of progress made. For those interested, there's a more detailed series...
Hi, Work progresses slowly on the Black Fly due to the spring re-fit progressing rapidly on the 'mothership'. As my 'Fly is going to see some rough usage on...
good evening, I am planing to build a snowshoe for some daytrips on austrian rivers next summer but I am uncertain of the size. Load will be two guys with...
Sorry, finger slipped. I just received my plans for the Arrow 14. I'm going to make a strongback after I clean out my garage - anyone looking to buy a 1976...
For those interested, I'm keeping a running log of the construction process of the Black Fly on my blog at http://www.sintacha.com Meanwhile, I ordered the...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
Hello I am new to this group. I have never built a boat before but I have much experience with woodworking and creating intricate artifacts. I am considering...
Hi guys, couple of questions: 1. The kevlar from aircraft spruce do you triple it before using? 2. Approx how much tention do you pull on it while installing? ...
Does anyone know where to purchase green ash or green white oak in PA for ribs (Snowshoe 14)? I anticipated this would be easy, but it's turned out not to be....
If anyone's interested in seeing a non-Monfort design built using his construction method, I've posted some pictures of my nearly complete canoe. Back in the...
Good Evening All I am considering building a Classic 12 for use on the local rivers and in Christchurch Harbour here on the south coast of England. However,...
a recent request for suppliers got me to thinking. if you have a local sailmaking shop, check with them. hard core racing boats wear out their sails and...
After reading about and worrying about building a steam generator for the ribs for my Arrow 14 I decided to try the soaking option. Worked like a dream! Since...
Worked really hard over the last few weekends on my Snowshoe Explorer 14 to get from raw frame finished product. Still need to wipe an additional coat or two...
I built a Classic 10 last year and have taken it out several times on lakes and on the Sound. It moves along well under oars and does well in choppy water....
Kurt: The boat looks great. You're right, it's great fun and very satisfying to see these boats come to life. Also great fun to see the reactions of the folks...
