Hi--I'm the current owner of Tresarus, built after the Fore An' Aft in the late 50s by Russell Dyer. My brother Mike owned and sailed Tresarus for thousands...
Anyone here interested in owning this boat? Beautiful lines, fundementally sound, but (naturally) need some work (so maybe there is some appeal for the...
Hi there, all of you folks, lovers of boats like me! I'm from Brazil and i just bought the plans for MOE(Maid of Endor), i try to find some info about her on...
I hope everyone had a great Christmas and happy new year. Quick question. On the Atkin's tunnel boat Twinkle. With the maximum recommended horse power of 9...
I am wondering about the evolution of the atkins' seabright skiffs, especially the open utility models like Everhope and Rescue Miner. It seems that...
Hi folks, I've been following these discussions for a while but this is my first posting. The problems with lofting Atkins plans hit home and I had to jump...
Hi Folks, There was a lot of discussion earlier this year about the potential low speed performance of "River Belle" when running way below Hull Speed, but ...
Happy Holidays to everyone! I have started lofting the lead keel section of Perigee. Currently I have 1050 lbs of clean lead from tire weights (need 1400...
Ahoy the group, Although I'm about to speak heresy, please be kind as it's my first posting. I currently own a Sea Pearl with two sets of saling rigs: the old ...
I've tried contacting Mrs Pat Atkin via email but I have not heard back from her at all. I've also tried to contact through multiple user groups to find...
Hello Everyone -- I am letting the members of this group know before I place an ad on craigslist, etc. that I have decided to sell my Eric ketch "Viking". I ...
Rich Ledergerber wrote me off the list about his Rescue Minor model, but is letting me bring the conversation over here, so we can all benefit from it: "RESCUE...
I'm still kicking around the possibility of building Little Effort to use for a combination fishing/day cruising boat on a large lake. To recap: I started...
Just received the plans to build my new boat by William Atkins, lapstrake construction traditionally. I intend to build her by strip planking with French Oak...
Hi all, I've purchased the plans and must admit this is my first real boat project. I've built the 6 hour canoe, but that was a far cry from this project! ...
I'd like to get some recommendations for my second boat (My first was a flat bottomed, lapstrake rowing skiff from Duck Trap and its purpose was to develop...
It has been awhile since I have replied or posted but now I have a question and need some help. Living in Colorado is beautiful but don't try to find much in...
Hello all. I very much like a couple of Atkins designs and am leaning towards this designer for my second boat (the first was a flat bottom lapstrake skiff for...
Does the minimum 2 inch propeller tip clearance that Dave Gerr talks about apply to Atkin tunnels? If not, do they have a vibration problem? Rescue Minor and...
I think the reason Shoals Runner has the Normand stern is to get the rudder out of the tunnel. On most of the other tunnel types the chine is high enough for...
Rick Faltersack's: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/boa/424987900.html -- John <jkohnen@...> He could do anything he put his mind to, except put...
The Rescue Minor is getting close. Hull is complete (if ugly) and last night I shoved it off the "landscaper" trailer and crunched it over sharp gravel into...
John et al. Did John Atkin ever draw up a gaff mained sail plan for Island Princess? Anyone have any experience sailing this design. All contributions welcome!...
I was looking at the shallow draft boats after reading Rob's article in Wooden Boat magazine about his modified Rescue Minor and saw a 16 footer with inboard...
Hello all, i'm currently looking at and looking for an Eric Jr. wooden. i've considered a steel double-ender or ferro but really i think i'd like a wooden Eric...
I just ordered my first set of plans makeing a nice little lake trolling boat for my son and I it will be a cool fall project. Has anyone else in the group...
