Hi, I'm a new member and hope to be acquiring a Shore Liner soon. I'll have to trailer her a long ways and was wondering if any one knows what she should...
I was admiring the metal utility boat Hardtack. Are there any plans available for a grand banks dory about the same size, also in steel? Also, before I order...
... so early as 1922 !!!! I´m hoping for a bit of help. Regards, Manfred This is helpful reference to additional support for the efficiency of Atkin's hull...
Well, I just can't wait to loft until spring, so I started lofting her up on the computer. I am a design associate at a residential design firm, the program...
At least two fiberglass boats weren't as lucky as the sloop that came ashore near Sirens. They hit the rock riprap over by the ferry slip. One got pulled off...
I'm looking forward to seeing those renderings. Maybe I can use them in the Atkin pages. Of course by this time next year we'll have photos of Dirtsailer's...
An event like that is a great motivation. Around here the Depoe Bay Wooden Boat Festival at the end of April is the spur to get those winter projects done. The...
Hardtack's bottom, sides and deck are 13 gauge iron (.10" thick). Hardtack's weight isn't given in the how-to-build article. You can do some reverse...
I was so impressed with the article, I wanted to know more about the Atkins. One of the books mentioned in the article is "The book of Boats." Well I got MY...
Trim???, Well when I get the other projects out of the way, and finally get started, & finished my plan is to moor trim. I really would like to put her up in...
Reading "Of Yachts and Men," a collection of writings by William Atkin, I was charmed by the story of the small boat, Dormouse. Have these plans ever been...
Hello Ron and Rob thank you both very much for your kind help and support to understand more of Atkins SAND PIPER hull design. I would like to put some fotos...
Hello all. Sorry for not posting in the last two weeks, I was off in Scotland doing my real business and also doing a short Boat Building school on a Scottish...
Good for you Scott! That's a good book. But to really learn more about Billy Atkin, anyway, you should read Of Yachts and Men, his reminiscence. It's still in...
I didn't know there were moorings at Lake Billy Chinook. I've never been there, for some reason the mention of the name brings visions of speedboats and...
Yes Much needed break from Stich and goo. Yeap a Messabout in this neck of the woods would be great. Lots of lakes to choose from. John you wouldn't even have...
My wife and I own Ariel. if you wish information, call during the day at 514 484 5543. I would be happy to provide information on the builder, the boat, our...
David, Pictures and history are always good. She is beautifully taken care of. Any chance you have a bunch of free time and want to bring her to the Port...
Case, I think we will pass at this time on Port Townsend. We sail right now on the coast of Maine, out of Buck's Harbor between Belfast and Blue Hill. Its a...
David, The furthest North I have been on that side is Rockport Mass. I have a good friend who has a lobster boat there. If I can take a vacation this year I...
We do expect to go to Nova Scotia in the summer. Its a nice cruising area. But for now, with so many beautiful spots in Maine, that will be the center of our...
Hello I just sent off for a set of Martha Green plans. It looks like what I've been seeking in a boat for a long time. It's compact but with full standing...
Welcome aboard David! Yes! Please do post some more photos of Ariel. The files section is much better than the photos section for them. If you can't figure out...
I was looking over the plans and I am still amazed at how crisp they are. I work in the business of providing documents like this, and even our prints, that...
Dave I will be sailing down east from up in Deer Isle this summer--- most of the summer is possible if I do not have a trip in Mongolia. I grew up sailing...
sounds good. lots of plans. send me your number and i can call you tomorrow. david you are welcome anytime ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
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