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...
My Arrow 14 has a double layer of Dacron. I only doubled up to third strut from the gunwale (I think; I'd have to look). I followed Platt's recommendation,...
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...
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...
Joel, I haven't checked the group in a while (oh, the shame!). Wanted to throw my $0.02 worth in. I used the 2-part urethane from Skinboats to seal my canoe...
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...
Wilfred, I have successfully used lengths of plastic plumbing pipe to transport bundles of thin wood, metal strips, and similar shaped items. One advantage is...
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?...
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...
Welcome to the group, Jerry. My Arrow 14 is pretty UN-stable. It won't capsize, but there is a lot of side-to-side movement, even in calm waters. Perhaps...
Thanks Elliot. Hmmm. I didn't pick up on the idea that the Arrow 14 was intended to be a kayak replacement before you suggested that. That, and being...
I'd be interested in know as well. I'm about to order the plans so I can build one for next years trip. I'm wondering if going with another fabric would be...
I seemed to have fared much better than Beau, but I can't explain why. . I'm constantly scraping my Arrow 14's bottom on the rocky coast of Maine. All I did...
I used to carry duct tape; now carry gorilla. I've never had to use it in more than 4 years of using my boat about monthly. You can't compare rocks to oysters....
There are a few things I'd consider doing: 1) I like the idea of 2 layers of Dacron. 2) I'd run a couple of strips down the bottom. When you pull it up on ...
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,...
I suspect it would work fine. re: bending the gunwales: I built the Classic 12, which has a fair amount of curve in both vertical and horizontal planes. The...
I suspect it would work fine. re: bending the gunwales: I built the Classic 12, which has a fair amount of curve in both vertical and horizontal planes. The...
You wouldn't be the first to adapt Platt Monfort's techniques to other designs. Platt would certainly have encouraged you to do so. The only caveat I would...
The Bob's Special is supposed to come in at 40 to 50 pounds in cedar strip form so I doubt I will get much difference, maybe 20 pounds tops. I plan on adding...
How dry is it? You want 'green' wood for ribs. Hajo -- "An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it." (Jef Mallett) On Wed, Jul 28,...
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...
If you can bend it for a mandolin (Much finer woodwork than I'll ever do!) I don't see why not. I would just rip 2 ribs; soak 'em, steam 'em and then try to...
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,...
I took on a similar project last summer and it worked out fine for me, so I certainly encourage you to have a go at it. Years ago I started to build a cedar...
Thanks for the in depth repsonse Jim! Your Rushton was the reason I thought about doing the Bob's in GA style. So far, I have watched the DVD and going to...
I just finished building a Nimrod and thought that possibly some of my thoughts would be useful to future builders. It's a great little boat and my wife has...
