Hi Group, Found a few references to Gary Noble Curtis, who as some of you may know, was involved with the Metal Boat Society, and has done some steel design...
Thank you for the information. I went to both sites and I must say, very good. I've not started a boat yet but I'm looking forward to building one in the...
Here is the basic materials list for the 40 footer: Hull: 2-8'x40'x3/16" plate - hull 1-4x12x3/16" Plate - hull 3-5x8x3/16 plate -transom Deck: 3-5x12x1/8"...
HI All: Well the time has come where the keel is ready and I have to cut that big hole in the hull of our 36ft hull. There seems to be some discrepancy in...
Alex Thanks for that will start the scrounging , let the fun commence hope to have all the bits made before the hull . I have the book. so all I now need I...
If anyone knows this or has a 36 twin keel out of water and can take two measurements I would appreciate it.The boat I just bought is in water and the boat...
Dear Group, I've added two new photo albums: 36' Ocean Pearl -- a 36 footer for sale down on Saltspring Island, BC. 32' Nomidic -- 32 footer for sale in...
Dear Group, Occasionally, as a Swain vessel comes up for sale, I'll post information about it for any interested parties looking for a boat of this type. Not...
Hi gang! My first post...ready to start construction on 36' twin keel. I have a lot of questions...please be patient... I live in Seattle and am going to start...
Dear Group, We are in the early planning stages of a 2 week course called Introduction to Origami Steel Boatbuilding Techniques. The course is to be held on...
Alex, Please count me in! Please keep me posted on the particulars. Joe Earsley 6910 Potter Heights Drive Anchorage, AK, USA 99516 jearsley@... ... ...
Hi all. I'm wondering what might be successful as a relatively inexpensive material for anchor chain/line bow rollers? What general diameter seems to...
Brent's book has an excellent write-up on this subject. I am leery of ripping off information right from the book without his say, but I'll try and paraphrase...
Sign me up! I think that you will need to schedule several workshops. You will most probably be swamped with replies of interest. In fact, sign my Father up...
Alex, What would we do without you! Count me in for the course. Please keep me abreast of development and costs. Thanks, Keith Wingate Maritime Resource...
Hi Keith, Great to hear from you. The timing for this course will be entirely dependent on what I hear back from Brent himself as to when he may be coming back...
A friend and I are driving up to Vancouver next weekend and would appreciate seeing any Swain boats while there. Please email me directly if there are any...
I know that Ray Donaldson has a 27' Swain, "Dove III", at his brokerage. The brokerage is called "Harbour Yacht Sales" and is located on Marine Drive in West...
Hi all This is a great idea unfortunatly it is a long way from New Zealand and impossible for me to come. As a suggestion how about also making a video of the...
I emailed Brent a few days ago asking about where to send for the book and how much it is. Anyone know? And I can't find a web site for the Swain boats...I...
Brian, Brent would not be able to respond to any emails currently as he is about half way across the Pacific Ocean in his boat! He does have someone handling...
Alex, Thanks for your support & assistance to us builders & wannabe's. I am also looking for Brent's book. Popeye's Marine Store (North Vancouver) used to sell...
Yes Mike, I was dragged kicking and screaming! Actually kidding, it has been a great pleasure spreadin' the good word about these boats over the past couple...
I would be very interested in an origami boat building class. Having a job and living in Arizona complicate this greatly and my participation would depend on...
