Hi Group I have posted another variation of the Grande in the photos section. It is a downeast style cabin which attaches to the top of the Grande as designed....
Thats the best one yet Steve. That looks like my idea which is basically a copy of a lobsterboat. I think that one is the most user friendly. Now - just be...
Hi Mike I think it is my favorite so far, I would build the boat as designed and simply add the windshield frame and roof on top of the deck, and probably...
Absolutely no question about foregoeing the slot. I forgot to mention that before. That was #1 on the list when I first bought the plans. A nice hatch big...
I dont like the idea of having a second "cover" as it were, to get lost or in the way. The Grande is big. The cabin is tall. I will opt for the hatch and a...
I agree with Mike Hal. I would be concerned about having the joint between the opening window and the top of the slot weatherproof. I would cut hte top of...
Some guys don't seem to like 1/4 luan but I'm going to laminate it like you suggest without butt blocks.I will use two layers for the sides and deck and three...
... Personally, I don't like the idea of laminating plywood, if I can avoid it. Unless one is willing to resort to vacuum-bagging, it is extremely difficult to...
I agree with Max about laminating ply. I have done it, but in the future, I would only do it if the full thickness would not make the bend. I have had great...
Liz is the name of the Bluejacket 24, designed and built by Tom Lathrop. I bought the plans and am preparing for building it. Jacky ... Van: tysond99...
I believe you will be building a winner. Mikeeeeeeeeeee Jacky Depotter <jacky.depotter@...> wrote: Liz is the name of the Bluejacket 24, designed and ...
Hello, I'm also new to the group. Liz appears similar to Devlin's Surf Scoter design. Does Tom post to this group? Was he influenced by Mr. Devlin? I must say...
Thanks, Jacky. Good luck with your project. It is one I will be interested in taking on myself once I complete my Bolger Sneakeasy. Tom ... scoter. ... Mr. ......
I'm lurking about around here sometimes. Maybe hiding in the tall grass, although of late I have been trying to get out of the water and mess left behind in my...
Looks like a great moderate water boat for the east coast bays and rivers. Keep us informed of your progress. Don Jacky Depotter <jacky.depotter@...>...
that was my first impression! ... Scoter design. Does Tom post to this group? Was he influenced by Mr. Devlin? I must say that Liz is a beautiful boat. Tom ......
Hi Group I have revised the drawing in the Photo section of the Downeast version. By moving the helm station into the cockpit I made romm for enclosed head...
Great! be sure to put up a website or something so we can watch your progress. I for one will be particually interested, knowing that I am going to build one...
Hi folks! I just received a nice inventation to this group from Alan MacBride..thanks, Alan! I'm in Michigan, and just started ( literally bought the plywood...
Well, add to my old motor collection, a Mark 5 Mercury 5 Hp...got off ebay..pray is works! It looks old...forgot to ask the year before I bid! Geez... well,...
My father and I set them up for years. He was a certified OMC mechanic. Here is the rub. Are you worried about performance? Do you want that last little bit...
... Clyde, Tom may want to elaborate on this, but I ran into Graham at the Midatlantic Smallcrafe Festival in Maryland this weekend. He said that they only had...
The latest photo update has been added to the PHOTO SECTION as pictures #153 and #154. Also I've found a new product that may have value to others. It's called...
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