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...
Hello! I while back I purchased a Snow Shoe Explorer 14 partial kit, plans, and a pack of clampits. It is now clear that I won't have the time to build the...
Hello builders, I have started building the Arrow 14 in my basement. I chose this design for several reasons, mostly because the window in my basement is 32" x...
Hi Folks, Generally, I only use straps on the factory racks on my Highlander for transport around town. Recently, my family and I took about a four-hour road...
We attended the 10th Annual PNW Albin Vega Rendezvous recently, and I took the GA Black Fly as a tender. It was a pleasure to lift it on and off the fore deck,...
Construction method, materials, boat design? I'm assuming all three play a role but what is the major factor. I'm sure if you have been reading the group the...
Are the Snowshoe 16 or 18 durable enough for Boundary water trips? Does anyone use either of these models for tripping? If you do, have you made any...
Hi all. (This is my first post here.) I am interested in building a geodesic for the prime purpose of getting out on flat water for photography. So stability...
Has anybody had really good experience with a coating for the wood structure of your Airolite Boat. What are the thoughts on Tongue Oil or boiled linseed oil?...
Other activities (read SWMBO's lists) have prevented me from really spending time on this project. I have ripped/planed all the wooden parts to final...
Hello i have been reading this site for a while and this is my first post. I am building a classic 10. I have been wondering what to coat the dacron with. I...
I took the Black Fly out for it's first sail today and all went well. There's a bit of video and a couple of pictures at http://www.sintacha.com She'll get...
Has anyone used Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer on all the wood parts prior to assembly and/or kevlar and dacron covering. I would think that it would protect...
The frame for my arrow 14 is nearly complete and I am planning to try the second-layer-of-dacron experiment suggested on the plans. Has anyone in the group...
This morning, I went to two sawmills in Pennsylvania and got a beautiful piece of green ash 2"x 8" -8'and a piece of air dried poplar 1"x 8"-12'. I already...
