As a novice boat builder myself (and ex-computer business as it
happens), I get the greatest comfort from the maxim that “Any large problem
is only a lot of little problems all put together”. Solve one thing
at a time and eventually the big problem will have disappeared all by itself. At
least, I’m hoping that’s true, but so far so good…….
J
Alan
From: AtkinBoats@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:AtkinBoats@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of JohnA Sent: Friday, 9 October 2009 5:36 AM To: AtkinBoats@yahoogroups.com Subject: [AtkinBoats] Building a 'Cabin Boy'
Just found this group and wanted to say hi. I'm
building a 'Cabin Boy' skiff as my first build. I've got her lofted and the
forms are nearly done. Lots of fun.
I suddenly realized I was learning a lot that I'd probably forget if I didn't
write it down, so started a blog. If anyone's interested, it's at http://unlikelyboatbuilder.com
I'm still playing catch-up with the blog, but it should be up-to-date in a week
or two. I took pics as I went along, before thinking about a blog.
If I finish Cabin Boy and am happy with the results, the plan is to build a
bigger boat, possibly a "Great Bear".
Anyone know of any pics of Great Bear? I can't seem to find anything on the
Net.
Just found this group and wanted to say hi. I'm building a 'Cabin Boy' skiff as my first build. I've got her lofted and the forms are nearly done. Lots of fun....
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