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Roy Morford
06-12-2002, 10:37 AM
I just got a set of plans for Joansa, a ply lap stitch boat about 16 feet long. The instructions are somewhat sparse and, being written by a New Zealander, difficult to understand. Has anyone built one of these or have any general advice. This is my first attempt at building a boat of this kind - I have built a couple of strip kayaks.
Thanks,
Roy.
John of Phoenix
06-12-2002, 11:38 AM
Welcome Roy, I'm not familiar with the Joansa, but stitch & glue is pretty straight forward. Anything in particular giving you problems?
Roy Morford
06-12-2002, 12:56 PM
Most everything! It's difficult in places to figure out exactly what the instructions say and sometimes even what the scantlings are. I haven't started yet and expect that most things will become clear as I work at them. Thanks for the respons though. Once I do get started I'll post again if I run into specific problems. You can see a pic of the finished boat on the Duckworks magazine site.
John of Phoenix
06-12-2002, 03:15 PM
Yes, I saw the picture. Nice looking boat. You might try contacting the designer and ask if he can recommend a book that will give you some ideas on construction techniques. Keep us posted.
John B
06-12-2002, 03:45 PM
I'll interpret for you if you like Roy.
What is it you're having trouble with?
Joansa... what's that? Wellsford? Hartley?

[ 06-12-2002, 08:27 PM: Message edited by: John B ]
Zane Lewis
06-13-2002, 12:07 AM
Thats a Welsford.

He is setting up a new site and is hard to contact at the moment. Search by "John Welsford" and the design name. Also check the attached site.

http://www.woodenboat.net.nz/

Zane
John B
06-13-2002, 12:15 AM
Between the two of us we should be able to translate for Roy eh Zane.
Zane Lewis
06-13-2002, 06:02 AM
Sure out to be able to offer something constructive between us John. Just had a look in John Welsfords book "Backyard Boatbuilder". Not a lot on the Joansa beond line drawings. However it dose have good info on how JW does his constructions.

I could scan a few relivent pages if you like
Roy Morford
06-13-2002, 12:17 PM
Many thanks to all for the tremendous response. Because of family commitments I will probably not start construction until early August. When I get going I,m sure I shall be back asking for help. Thanks again - I'll keep you posted.
Roy.