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recently posted two vidos on YoouTube on making your own sails using painter's drop cloths and contact cement. Might be of interest here. I like the idea of the "Hzrdware Class", or perhaps in...

I recently posted two vidos on YoouTube on making your own sails using painter's drop cloths and contact cement. Might be of interest here. I like the idea of the "Hzrdware Class", or perhaps in...

I put up a little video about this on YOUTUBE a while ago, might be of interest. Same title.

All the best,

David N.

Don Branson is a real craftsman--his engine illustration is jewl-like. I am proud just to have been able to provide the plans for this boat. One of my favourites by the way.

We have had some...

Regretfully, we had to discontinue this option due to the high cost of the service from the source, and the corresponding very small interest. We would like to restart it but we need someone with CAD...

Stanly makes decent stuff, but I have refused to buy anything with the Stanley brand name ever since they tried to move their headquarters to the Caribbean to avoid paying any taxes in America! Sorry...

I read somewhere once, that a slightly thickned epoxy (with Cabosil), could be prevented from running by adding a few drops of Glycol to the mix. The only readily available Glycol is Ethylene Glycol...

If I am not mistaken, they also have the "agreed-value" clause in their policies, (the same as their antique car insurance,) where (I am sure within certain limitatiosn), the owner and Grundy can...

It may be slow, but it is very well done!

I have, for nearly 20 years now, used exclusively RAKA epoxy resins and hardeners. I have found they are extremely predictable and reliable. The slow hardener mix can be sanded in 72 hours, and the...

Previously, several members of this forum have requested that we reprint this title. We finally found the two volume set at a reasonable price, and it is now available at our web site:
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There's a Data Sheet on building a ship's wheel at the site.
http://www.anyboat.com/books/datashts.htm

Northern Tool (they used to be called Northern Hydraulic) are a good outfit. Good service, etc. I ordered a set of their oil-fired lights (listed as copper) but they didn't pass the magnet test and I...

Northern Tool (they used to be called Northern Hydraulic) are a good outfit. Good service, etc. I ordered a set of their oil-fired lights (listed as copper) but they didn't pass the magnet test and I...

Northern Tool (they used to be called Northern Hydraulic) are a good outfit. Good service, etc. I ordered a set of their oil-fired lights (listed as copper) but they didn't pass the magnet test and I...

There are a number of skiffs on my booklet site. You might try there.
http://www.anyboat.com/books/booklets.htm

Regards.

There's an entry in my new DreamSheets section of the web site for Bluenose. It contains the lines.
http://www.anyboat.com/books/dreamsht.htm

Scroll down to schooners. Cheers.

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I have misplaced my correspondence with the Tung Woo Navigation Light Manufactory in Hong Kong. Does anyone know if there is an international fax number directory? Is anyone out there in Hong Kong?...

I have misplaced my correspondence with the Tung Woo Navigation Light Manufactory in Hong Kong. Does anyone know if there is an international fax number directory? Is anyone out there in Hong Kong?...

I have misplaced my correspondence with the Tung Woo Navigation Light Manufactory in Hong Kong. Does anyone know if there is an international fax number directory? Is anyone out there in Hong Kong?...

The Navigation Light Manufactory in Hong Kong still makes these and they are convertible on the fly to electric as well. I don't believe they have a web site, but I posted their address and fax...

The Navigation Light Manufactory in Hong Kong still makes these and they are convertible on the fly to electric as well. I don't believe they have a web site, but I posted their address and fax...

The Navigation Light Manufactory in Hong Kong still makes these and they are convertible on the fly to electric as well. I don't believe they have a web site, but I posted their address and fax...

Now, let's be very clear about something. Not only does Kate paint those superb watercolours, it was she who wanted to build a boat? It was she who did the leg work to find Lulu and the mooring? What...

As you could see from the pictures at my site I used old pre-decimal English pennies for my blocks. You can get them for next to nothing at any coin dealer. They usually have a bunch in the...

There are a whole "passel-o" skiffs on my booklets page. Each entry is illustrated.
http://www.anyboat.com/books/booklets.htm

Regards,

David N. Goodchild

There's an article on building plywood blocks on my Shop and Building Tips page. At the bottom I promised a new edition with rope-stropped blocks "in a few days". That was a year ago. I hope to get...

I have a booklet on just this subject. It's at:
http://anyboat.com/books/booklets.htm

Regards,

David N. Goodchild

Ian asked me about this and I did a search of my sources but couldn't find it. It is not the Internatioal Code of Signals book but a separate publication as I understand it specifically aimed at...

Ian asked me about this and I did a search of my sources but couldn't find it. It is not the Internatioal Code of Signals book but a separate publication as I understand it specifically aimed at...

Ian asked me about this and I did a search of my sources but couldn't find it. It is not the Internatioal Code of Signals book but a separate publication as I understand it specifically aimed at...

I've added two new sections to the site to include Dream Sheets and DataSheets. DataSheets provide specific information on specific subjects such as wire rope splicing, the idea behind the Dream...

There are a "passel" of small early runabout design booklets on my site and more being added almost weekly. The page is currently being updated so if you don't see the flashing "new" next to any...

As it happens I'm just about to post some additions to the Booklets page and two new pages on DataSheets and Dream Sheets. On the Dream Sheets page is a sheet for "Wheelie Willie" an 8-foot, box-like...

The URL will take you to the page where you can see my 9-year old nephew building his boat. It's Herb McLeod's OSS (One Sheet Skiff) and as said it is built from one sheet of plywood. Note that Alex...

I would extend this to customers as well. I'm pretty much a one-man band in my little publishing business, and sometimes I get a bit behind on producing the books. My customers (all traditional boat...

I would extend this to customers as well. I'm pretty much a one-man band in my little publishing business, and sometimes I get a bit behind on producing the books. My customers (all traditional boat...

I would extend this to customers as well. I'm pretty much a one-man band in my little publishing business, and sometimes I get a bit behind on producing the books. My customers (all traditional boat...

Bob:

From the title of your most recent and most welcome post, can we assume that you are not petite? Cheers, David

John, I'm sure I speak for many when I say that we would all sincerely hope that you can convince Kate to do some more watercolours to accomplish your delightful reminiscences. They are the perfect...

What's the matter with D.N. Goodchild? We're not exactly chopped liver you know with over 300 titles in our list now!

See John, you haven't even written the book yet and we're already fighting...

John; I'm sure Kate's oils and pencil sketches are as excellent as her watercolours, but the watercolours have a misty quality which perfectly compliments your writing. The oils and pencil would have...

Just when you think a Lulu story can't get any better, John springs Kate on us! What wonderful watercolours to accompany wonderful writing of Cornish cruising. The Fal from Mill Creek especially; I...

My booklets page has a number of small sailers (with a lot more coming soon) and one on building a small boat trailer.
http://www.anyboat.com/books/booklets.htm

I have a small, local lumberyard that I use for just about everything. There is more that he doesn't carry than does but he can get ANYTHING. While his yard serves builder's and the construction...

I have a small, local lumberyard that I use for just about everything. There is more that he doesn't carry than does but he can get ANYTHING. While his yard serves builder's and the construction...

I have a small, local lumberyard that I use for just about everything. There is more that he doesn't carry than does but he can get ANYTHING. While his yard serves builder's and the construction...

If you want a simple, classic skiff, I have booklets for several at the site.
http://www.anyboat.com/books/booklets.htm

Odd as it may seem the Barnegat Bay Sneakbox had an extensive racing history in the 20's and 30's with very large fleets racing on the Jersey shore with especial emphasis on the Junior racing fleets....

The Chesapeake Bay skipjacks that still dredge under sail all use yawl boats. I would start there.