The only reason why not to coat the panels ahead of time is that they will stiffen up somewhat and may be harder to apply and bend to shape. The designer is...
I convinced Mrs. Atkin to let me add a couple of 1930s runabouts to the Atkin catalog, thinking they'd appeal to the varnish crowd. Restless and Ran, plan...
Hey antec007, Was wondering through the photo album when I came accross your pic. That looks like a Chris-Craft kit boat hull they produced in the 50's. I have...
For anyone with some interest, there is a really nice new group of wooden boat builders at the link shown below. Check it out, you might want to join in. ...
I have decided not to build the Hilda 26 by John Holtrop. I would like to sell the plans since they were rather expensive ($350). This design is a 26 foot...
In brief, yes, I am sure it would work. I think the removable portion; a. should be black b. could be quite long for more "power" c. doesn't need to retain...
Well just to cover the question specifically though most everybody here knows more than I; BTW, I'm 6'4" and also sensitive to all 3D space restrictions. The...
Forgot to mention there would be significant chimney effect. Wind blowing across the top will reduce pressure and cause a draft, pulling air out the stack....
... And so --- a rotating cowl and wind vane fitted to the top of the stack in such a way that the air in the stack was sucked out down- wind would make it all...
Hi Group I have posted new photos to the Photo Section in AF4 Grande. I have put additional photos on my site: http://www.geocities.com/mainesal5/index.html ...
I have taken delivery of Ken's trailerable, high performance 22' tugboat plans he calls "Vandal". Truly a neat little craft. Since we plan to do extensive...
Hello Jack: I have seriously looked at that design before, and like it alot. Just make sure that you check with someone very knowledgeable about extending ...
Hi Phil: Thanks for your input. I have corresponded with Ken and he sees no problem with extending the length by 24" via spacing the frames an additional 3". ...
Since we are going to use a "Murphy Bed" concept of my own design utilizing an air mattress in the main salon, the forward V-berths will not be built. The...
Just joined the group and hope to get to know you all in time. Is that Tom Lathrops' Liz on the opening page? This is the boat I hope to build in the future...
The Depoe Bay Wooden Boat festival, in beautiful Depoe Bay, Oregon, is in two weeks -- April 24 & 25: http://www.boat-links.com/DepoeBay/ For more information...
It is my understanding from articles on the net that Ray Brockway made some of his plans available to the general public. Does anyone know the location of...
The 15th annual (Jim says it's 15, not 16 ) Midwest Messabout will be held the weekend of June 11-13, 2004 at Gun Creek Campground on Rend Lake in South...
Just uploaded the latest pictures of the winter efforts, #160 thru #167. Thank God for warm weather, I'm back to working in the barn. Plan to complete framing...
Our Mark V-39 power sharpie is finally in the water. She went in April 9th and floated right on her lines. We hope to cruise on her for the next year to Canada...
I am now concentrating on building my Chappelle Camp Skiff which most know is the progenitor of the RedWing. I am managing to get along with out too many...
I have set May 15 for the launch date for Missy. I have one more coat of bottom anti-fouling to put on and some interior work to do. I will post the most...
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