I like that Canal Cruiser. I can envision myself in that thing motoring up the Pascagoula River...maybe even making the turn up into the Chickasawhay. A good...
... Hi Shawn, That's quite an impressive sail rig for such a small boat! I would think it would work on any of Jim's designs that call for the 96 sq. ft. sprit...
If you are looking for a simple project you might want to look at a PDRacer. I know that seems like a lot of sail for an 8' boat but trust me it can handle...
Well, the big question is what kind of boating, if any, would SHE be interested in? (If all goes well, that question will get bigger and bigger for you.) --Rob...
More notes from RAIDER building in Tallinn, Estonia. - 1 July 08 We are using a local epoxy, mixed by weight, 15 parts hardener to 100 parts resin. (is it the...
Hi Rob and all, I just got the plans for Petesboat, am still looking them over. First set of plans from Jim. (I really wanted to build Jeff Gilbert's Low...
Hi - I did exactly that on my own design. The mayfly does sound about right but other designs of 14 - 16' like the Fatcat2, ladybug are also possibilities....
... are so graceful. But look at Bolger/Michalak and which one gets on the water faster. ... point) ... at least covered, otherwise I have a two season...
... about right but other designs of 14 - 16' like the Fatcat2, ladybug are also possibilities. Placement of the mast & center of effort v. the board & center...
Norm, I've made many fine cuts with a circular saw run against a clamped straight edge. Fractions of an inch are a pain. I say that having dealt with them all...
It's a big boat though, Jewellbox is still quite a size at 19ft so maybe think about that boat. How many Jewellbox boats have been done, just the one? I've...
Thanks to all for the about design possibilities to go with my FREE Snark Mayflower rig. I had caught a hint of Bob Thorne's Wanderer in web searches but had ...
Shawn - With your experience go for it ! The Wildflower I had would GO ! Many, many sails on Lake George, northern basin, on CT. lakes and two summers on...
Bob - I find your toto project very interesting. I have built a few boats myself using PL Premium and sheetrock tape but never a multichines like toto. I like...
Hi...does anyone know where there are some plans for sewing a sail for the brick or similar boats? I think they are about 59 f2. Doesn't necessarily have to...
Hi.....thanks for the great link.....I guess I should have included that I already have the sailcloth grommets, etc........what I really need is the how to do...
Robb- I have used this site when I made my first sail. http://simplicityboats.com/summerbreeze12.htm The sail is done using a tarp. ... that I already have the...
... that I already have the sailcloth grommets, etc........what I really need is the how to do it plans........Robb Another really good book is available at...
... nautical ... I just realized that the above book does not really explain how to construct a sail but is mostly about rigging and using various types of...
Thanks to everyone for all the great info........!!......this was a big help........Robb ... From: Nels To: Michalak@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 04,...
Several years ago I saw one of Jim's sailboats and wondered why no one had ever designed a similar power boat, so I sent him some sketches of the boat I had in...
Hello, yesterday we launched "Esperanza", RB42. A happy day indeed. Check pics and video at: http://sports.webshots.com/album/563418002DQpeEk?vhost=sports ...
Very, very nice, Daniel. Looks like it slips thru the water easily. You talked some about the seats in the video. Did you say there are plans for them at...
Hi Joe here is a link to the article in duckworks about the seats by Glen Sirmans. A gave the backrest about a 20 degree angle bakcwards to accomadate the...
Yes, that is true IF it is something he thinks he can do and is interested in. But it wouldn't hurt to talk to him about your requirements. He might have ideas...
... Really nice looking build Daniel and thanks for sharing the photos and video. I am interested in the "recipe" you used for finishing the bottom and if you...
Hi Nels, a website that I found very useful regarding graphite/epoxy coating is: http://tomangelakis.tripod.com/graphite_bottom.htm In researching this topic I...
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