Kingston 15 Questions:

[tpelle]

Anybody here completed a Kingston 15? I have a couple of questions.

First, I see that the specs reference 262 pounds of ballast - 147 pounds of cement and 115 pounds of steel - but where does go. They're not specific on the cad sketches or in the construction photos, and I'm wondering how much of the under-berth and under-seat storage is taken up by ballast.

Second, what material is used for the mast and boom?

[dalekidd]

Go over to the TSBB forum (http://bbs.trailersailor.com/forums/tsbbcomp/trailersailor/index.cgi)
and search Jim Stumpf No Frills. He has built one and done a beautiful job. I'm sure he'd be glad to help.

[dalekidd]

Just noticed a post in the pocket cruiser thread down below this one re the No Frills (same as Kingston). Great pic too.

[tpelle]

Hmmm.....I just read over there that the "real" boat is the "No Frills 15", and that the "Kingston 15" is a ripoff by a guy who bought plans of the original and is copying and selling them (At double the price, to boot!).

Too bad that there's a lack of yardarms lately to swing people from, huh?