... One huge difference between us was I had an engine and Peter didn't. He didn't believe in them. I had tried at one time to insure a boat without and engine...
Nels Hi, thanks for the response. I'm actually building David Beede's "Summer Breeze" as a very very first boat, just to 'get my hands dirty' as it were, but I...
They do make outboard diesels. I believe Yanmar makes one. Also a company is now selling turbo charged diesel outboards which should be lighter for the same...
Simon: If you may stray into 8" of water you will want to avoid a boat with a dagger board. Opt for a pivoting board -- either lee boards or centerboard. A...
Patrick Nice looking boat, but I kind of like the Beachcat. There was an update to the original design that has a centreboard, and that would be my perference....
Any of Bolger's or Michalak's unballasted designs will "fall over a little too easy," including my Bolger June Bug. Then one has to right the boat, gather all...
Simon, First, it is possible to capsize any boat given enough wind and wave action. PCB writes that anyone thinking differently need only put a model boat in ...
I'm a little ways into an Elegant Punt build that I'm building from the book "Instant Boats". I've got the midship frame attached to the sides and I'm planning...
I built mine on a set of sawhorses, and I think I started with everything right-side up until I flipped it to install the chines and the bottom. As long as you...
thanks for the reply. the book isn't real specific on the EP build process. i guess it's pretty straightforward for someone that halfway knows what they are...
My advice is that building upside down on saw horses can be a bit easier, but it could be done either way with success. No matter what technique you use,...
I disagree with the statement that any of Bolgers boats will fall over too easy. The Bobcat, Beach cat and Chebacco boats are all fairly wide boats with a...
... It's been a long time since I built mine, but I think I did it upside down from the beginning. I agree that it's entirely a matter of what seems...
i'll likely go ahead and flip it over before the transoms are installed, then. that seems to be the consensus. i was going to just build it on the floor of my...
Simon, Is Pummicestone Passage just north of Deception Bay? Looks to be a very nice area. How are the winds and tides in that area? Now I know the location,...
Still planning on this Saturday. You asked for a reminder - what time would you like? After lunch but well before dusk? Give a call - 413 768 9100 - or let me...
There is flooding in North Carolina. My Son lives at Moyock near Nags Head. Ida is blowing water in from ths sound. With the land being flat there are deep...
The mizzen sail, mast and boomkin make davits impossible. Towing the dink is a pain, and it slows us down a bit. It is also a pain to pump it out after a rain....
I have seen PCB designs that hang the dingy off the side, stern quarter, parbuckled. Believe it or not, I have considered doing such with my Micro Navigator,...
got the transoms and chines on this evening. starting by getting her upside down on saw horses. thanks for the info everyone. much appreciated. and thanks for...
Always good to see everybody helping each other out. Three options for the dinghy issue: 1. Bruce Hallman's reference. 2. Adapt extant AS-29 to the upgraded...
I have a second-hand Bobcat. What a nice little boat! I don't have any trouble stepping & unstepping the mast solo. The trick, as you have intuited, keeping...
I saw this double-loop method a long time ago, somewhere on the web. I used it to flip my 20' X 6', over 600 lb. hull three times. Worked like a charm. The...
I think it's great that you're starting with a small boat. I was going to suggest a Teal, but you've got something similar coming along. Small boats are great...
Hi, Stefan---I am going to be at the museum for lunch with this visiting group at 12:30, so if you come along at 1:00 or soon after we can easily connect. I...
I really like the sailing rig option as shown on page 50 of BWAOM and am thinking of adapting it to a sailing canoe. The leeboard set-up is especially elegant,...
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