I think it would be hard to build in ply, because it is a round bilge craft. John Gardener has a couple of hard chine small punts that could be built in ply...
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stu
kneedeep49
Dec 18, 2010 8:21 pm
Hello, Australia! Welcome to the Atkin group. I've just done a canvas project, and have another in the coming future (a companionway hatch, and the house top...
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davy riggs
titanicslim
Dec 18, 2010 8:29 pm
Hi! Handy Andy is about as simple as a traditional boatbuilding job can get, and a very useful one as a learning tool, which is, I think, the best way for you...
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jj_warde
Dec 19, 2010 8:06 pm
Greetings: FYI---There is a nice article on John Atkin's Ninigret by Dan MacNaughton in WB's recently published 2011 Small Boats. Besides a general review,...
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John Almberg
identry
Dec 19, 2010 10:09 pm
If we learn by being tested, then New Jersey has to be counted the most educational leg of our journey. In fact, it's hard to pick from all the 'lessons'...
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JohnA
identry
Dec 20, 2010 9:38 pm
... I've never done it, but there's a good explanation of the approach in Chapelle's "Boatbuilding". A short excerpt tells most of the story: "The structure of...
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JohnA
identry
Dec 20, 2010 9:43 pm
... Whoops... suddenly realized the original question was 2 months ago. Wonder why it suddenly appeared in my email? Oh well......
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David Calloway
david.callow...
Dec 20, 2010 11:10 pm
Just appeared in mine too. dc...
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baileyje68
Dec 25, 2010 6:24 pm
It would appear the Handy Andy would be a good candidate for strip build. Anyone have any ideas about that? John...
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John Almberg
identry
Dec 28, 2010 10:12 pm
On the same day I broke out of my trap in the marina, I learned another important lesson. Personally, I think 2 lessons in one day is excessive, but King...
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Frank McLaurin
breakersb10
Dec 30, 2010 7:10 pm
I have just ordered a set of plans for the Ninigret. I was wondering if ther were any completed or being build Ninigrets in the NC, SC, or VA. area?  If...
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Bob Johnson
xstncl
Dec 31, 2010 4:31 pm
Frank, Have you seen the 2011 WoodenBoat "Small Boats" special that is on store shelves now? Ninigret is one of the featured designs. Young boatbuilder Timm...
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David Michael
ncscoutguy1971
Dec 31, 2010 10:24 pm
Good morning Frank, I do not know if there are any builds on that plan, but I was considering an Atkin plan myself. What area are you in? Im near Lake...
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Frank McLaurin
breakersb10
Dec 31, 2010 10:29 pm
Thanks for the reply. Actally, the "Small Boats" is where I saw Ninigret. I have had plans to build a Simmons Sea Skiff for a couple of years. My father ...
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Frank McLaurin
breakersb10
Dec 31, 2010 10:31 pm
David- I am located just south of Raleigh. I am currenlty completing a smaller open skiff, but as soon as she is completed I plan to start the Ninigret. I...
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John Almberg
identry
Jan 4, 2011 12:13 am
I hit Barnegat Bay in NJ the second week in November. That was about a week too late. Just a few days before, I'd been sailing up the Chesapeake with a lovely...
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Billy
billybronaugh
Jan 4, 2011 3:11 pm
I think it a Plain Jane runabout. Just my guess. Whatever it is, It is just beautiful! http://www.scandiayachts.com/inv7.html...
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John Kohnen
jhkohnen
Jan 5, 2011 7:02 am
Beautiful, indeed! And I think it is a Plain Jane. But 260 hp.?! What were they thinking! <sigh> Maybe that ridiculous engine choice is why the boat is for...
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Billy
billybronaugh
Jan 6, 2011 1:56 am
I noticed that too. Way wrong power. Wish I had the money. It never ever ceases to amaze me how beautiful these boats really are in 3-d. The lines drawings do...
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michigangeorge1
Jan 6, 2011 7:19 pm
... The basic design is very nice but these schools just do not follow thru with details. The white plastic thru hulls and cheap, off-the-shelf hardware just...
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John Almberg
identry
Jan 11, 2011 1:27 am
Having decided to wait for the 'right' weather, I moved the Blue Moon to a marina right on the Manasquan River. It wasn't as peaceful as the Glimmer Glass...
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kgumby30
Jan 12, 2011 12:25 am
Does anyone know anything about the design "Great Bear"? It looks like a great trailerable motorsailer. How's it built? Also Could the design "Namaki" be a...
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John Almberg
identry
Jan 14, 2011 11:51 pm
E.F. Knight's "Sailing" is one of my favorite sailing books. It's the book that John Walker consulted when, as a young lad, he had to sail the Goblin across...
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John Almberg
identry
Jan 22, 2011 1:18 am
An hour after dropping anchor in Sandy Hook, I'd tided up on deck, called Helena to let her know I'd arrived safely, and treated myself to a celebratory drink....
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wmeparker
Jan 27, 2011 1:51 am
Hello Fellow Atkinites, I am about to glue up a new foremast for my boat, so went out looking for resorcinol glue, which is the recommended adhesive for bird's...
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Don Douglas
douglasboats
Jan 27, 2011 4:55 am
I have had good luck finding Resorcinol at Ace Hardware of all places. The stores here in Colorado Springs seem to always have a set of pints or two. Don...
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John Frodigh
john.frodigh
Jan 27, 2011 4:16 pm
Jamestown carries DAP in quarts http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=2060&familyName=Weldwood+Resorcinol+Glue John Frodigh ...
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John Frodigh
john.frodigh
Jan 27, 2011 4:17 pm
Jamestown carries DAP in quarts http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=2060&familyName=Weldwood+Resorcinol+Glu John Frodigh ...
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John Frodigh
john.frodigh
Jan 27, 2011 4:49 pm
Try Spruce and specialty..... [cid:image002.jpg@...]<http://www.aircraftspruce.com/> [cid:image003.gif@...] Wood...
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John Almberg
identry
Jan 27, 2011 7:57 pm
24 Nov 2010 -- Out of my bunk at 5:05 am. Still dark. Can't see the lights of the Verrazano Bridge, which were clearly visible last night. Must be some fog up...
