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Brian Lobdell
10-06-2002, 12:29 PM
I'm in the process of lofting Whitholtz's 18 foot "Downeaster". Is anyone aware of any anomalies in the plans?
Randy Sweet
10-07-2002, 10:32 AM
I don't recall any. Having said that, I do vaguely remember thinking there was an inconsistency with one of the dimensions, I believe it was with which scale was the correct one on one of the sheets. I know it was not in the lofting portion though. Where ever it was, it was not a big deal as it was somewhat obvious. (Famous last words) It's been a few years now so I could be all wet too. You will get to a challenging part during the building in the area where the sides meet the bottom meets the keel meets the stem.

You've picked a great design ! Mine continues to impress me.
Randy Sweet
10-07-2002, 01:28 PM
Forgot to ask what version of the boat you are building.

Runabout or center console ?

I/O/, Inboard, or outboard ?
Brian Lobdell
10-07-2002, 04:35 PM
I' lofting the boat for my son-in-law. I believe he's planning on the runabour. I know foe sure it will be the outboard version.
Randy Sweet
10-08-2002, 01:10 PM
I built the center console with an I/O. A friend of mine built the center conolse, outboard version. He is in Prides Crossing, MA.