"plywood to boat in a day" is the marketing message. It has very little to do with the actual product. It takes about twice as long to pre-build a boat as it...
Andrew, Have you looked at Bolger's Tortoise? http://www.flickr.com/photos/hallman/507951929/ Dirt Not my build, just got this via Bolgers Yahoo group ... ...
I guess instead of selling the Hobie, I can sail it until it needs this done to it and invite Greg and Andrew over, seems to be the fiberglass version of a...
Or you can ditch the sail and convert it to electric. From: MessaboutW@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MessaboutW@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of DirtSailor Sent:...
Having worked a bit with fiberglass, it's hard to overstate how Itchy that fellow is gonna be when he's done. Not nearly as much fun as Wood, Fire, Shovels,...
I got this link from the Welsford group. Chuck from Duckworks took a trip to see Oz and NZ boaters. Makes me sad at how high the barriers are in moving to...
They look good Andrew. How did they compare for hours? Cheers, David G "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire" -- W.B. Yeats...
Teal is the easier build. Almost nothing to loft. The only difference is in the end pieces - 2 for the Teal, 1 for the Toots. You have to attach the butt...
Now those would be some fine pontoons for Dans peddel boat. Jon ... [mailto:MessaboutW@yahoogroups.com] On ... this done ... version of ... category=shopping...
- Dirt, Sounds like a fun project, playing with all the boats in your yard. But, it's not my truck anymore. It's in New Mexico hauling show horses. Maybe we...
I met with Jack and the planning committee. After a discussion, we thought it best I provide the Neighborhood Kids program with the unfinished boats. Jack...
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Andrew - What a great resource for building these boats! Your photos and text really make the steps (and potential pitfalls) quite clear. And building for...
Lofting you are doing is actually "laying out"...but it should be a non issue, as you can make a pattern out of cheap stuff and use a router and trim bit to...
Looks like your chine broke right at a knot. You will need to get some better quality chines...clear. Would be cheapest to rip them from 2 by's that you...
Thanks dirt I will use that often. Here is a great old electric boat book at the same site Electrical Boats and Navigation By Thomas Commerford Martin the ...
Man, that's just stupid.. From: MessaboutW@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MessaboutW@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of DirtSailor Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 7:52...
Myles, So, you're saying you think it's a bit... Over The Top <g> Cheers, David G "People who make puns should not be hung, they should be drawn & quoted"...
Not only stupid but incredibly dangerous. I doubt if it's even legal. And towing another boat behind it - maybe something like a 30' LOA by 8'6" beam with twin...
You're sounding a lot like Sam McKinney.he never seemed to own the boats he built very long. They were with him until he found he wanted to build something...
It is just a bit of miscommunication on my part - mostly because I want to sound more knowledgeable than I am. . The 'thwarts' on the Toots are just braces...
Andrew - Home Depot sells 1x2 hemlock molding (clear and dry) that would suit your purpose. Dennis ... From: Andrew Linn To: MessaboutW@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
