... 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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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:...
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,...
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...
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...
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 ...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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"...
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...
The kevlar roving is no big deal. In my case, I made a quick layout to cut it out using a length of board and a dowel for an axle for the kevlar to spin on.....
