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That is my favorite sort of logic. The boat's lovely, by the way. I have to agree with Ian. I wouldn't touch it.

Lots of these guys have a lot more building experience than me. Having said that, I do know that it's surprising how much work building almost any boat (nicely) is. They almost all need rudders and...

Not too shabby, Ken. You couldn't have picked a nicer day. The boat looks great.

You've done lovely work and a service to us all by sharing it here. Please don't take this as a criticism, but is this canoe not built extremely (excessively) light in the ends? I think Chuck was...

They came out great. Congratulations to you and the kids.

Jim, I just wanted to voice my encouragement. I am really enjoying this thread and look for it daily. I know you are on the fence about actually building it, but what an accomplishment it would be....

The scope of this discussion has certainly grown beyond my original post, which is always a benefit of the corporate intelligence here. For myself, I simply wondered at the number of boats with at...

Looking at the two designs, I'mguessing the Tammie Norrie is the more burdonesome craft, a bitsteadier, while the Acorn is more slippery. Has anyone rowed orbuilt both these designs? I'm curious...

Much is made over the superior glide of double-ended canoes over their square-sterned brethren. It seems square-sterned canoes are primarily a convention so a motor can be used, but the transom...

That is significant. Thanks. (Grams, huh? Aren't you international. Precise too.)

The mast looks great already. Nice work. I usually think of birds-mouth spars as an attempt to save weight, but I would think in this case, with the double thickness and all that epoxy, the weight...

Brave soul. I would have built another one, I think. That's some kind of finish on that Guideboat. Your Wee Rob is lovely, by the way.

There are certainly some interesting observations here. I like the idea of locally sourced lumber as well as the use of "real" wood as opposed to manufactured stock. I know I find working with...

It's a case of too much wealth- weatherwise. We haven't had a hard freeze yet this winter (I hesitate to use the term). I was crabbing from a paddleboard on New Year's Day.

I've not bought from them, but one of their sales guys told me there was some wiggle room built into the lumber prices and offered me a reduction, even on a low-volume order. You might give them a...

James McMullen built a SOF Ness Yawl, I believe. I have wondered about how to achieve sufficient stiffness, especially at the mast to hull connection points. I'm also curious about creating a...

The search function on this site can be troublesome. You are usually better off doing a site-specific search through google. It looks like this:

site:forum.woodenboat.com wee rob

Here's a...

You continue to amaze flo-mo. More than just how much you get from so little- is the elegance you achieve. One would think a design so driven by utility would look utilitarian, but I think they are...

That makes my heart hurt.

Very nice.

Gee whiz, Mike. You didn't even finish the one beside it yet. As ever, in awe of how you can get planking started in the time it takes most of us to find the screw gun to build the strongback.

Wow, that larger sheet makes a BIG difference!

How about plans from a book? Building Classic Small Craft, by John Gardner comes to mind. There are others. Lots of plans, information on building, and lots of options.

Frumpy?

I'm just going to voice my hope for offsets or a PDF file too. I think you do amazing things both in design and nesting. It is remarkable how the two seem to positively influence each other- a...

I have seen Ken's lexan port in person and have to say, it's pretty darn cool. I definitely think it would give the kids something to look at while not motoring. Reminds me of the old glass bottom...

There's a really nice thread of a fellow building and using one of these, (fishing with his brother or friend if I remember), for use in relatively rough water I believe.

ETA: Can't find the...

Perfect logic: power in reserve must mean a poor skipper at the helm. And I would never want the option of additional power. I never take an extra pfd out with me, or an extra line, or more...

Ken- I understand what you're saying and I believe you. Never said I didn't. Please understand I don't own a Caledonia Yawl or any of these boats being discussed or even a 5hp motor for that...

From a safety/ seaworthiness standpoint, is 5 hp a bit underpowered for such a boat? I like the idea of the low and slow approach, but each of the forces affecting the roughness you want to...

I use a 14' (5' beam)for my fishing/ family excursions (1 kid, 2 adults). I have a foredeck, but no side decks. Motor hung off the transom. That boat gets small fast, especially where crabbing's...

Penny Fee done in strip? I think a 10 hp sounds big for a boat that rows well. Maybe a 2 or 4 hp?
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Well this has all been a big tease. I didn't see that one coming, but must confess I neglected to look at the posting dates (as I sometimes do) so should have figured out it was a problem solved...

Nina is Bateau's take (stitch and glue) on the Atkin Ninigret. Atkin suggested a 30 hp. I can't think of a prettier all-around power boat. Fishing, camping, cruising, picnicking.

Wow great pictures. I especially like the ones of the kids practicing their fishing.

Would you care to comment on the pics of the plank spiling? I understand your use of the batten, but are the...

Just lovely on the trailer. I was going to comment on her lines, but decided to read the whole thread first. Turns out I already said just what I was about to say eight months ago. Consistent if...

This is a great thread with some really good information from excellent contributors. I think you may be reaching a critical mass and would, personally, love to see some of the ideas explored in...

Is it because I use a Mac that all I do is click and drag an image when putting it in a post? That in and of itself would be reason enough to switch.

I love the idea of the West Scarfing Jig, but I thought it's limit was an 8:1 scarf, and have hesitated because so many recommend 10:1 or even 12:1, especially when using thin ply.

You are gold, Ken. Let's put that fishing trip together. -Aaron

I'll tell you where I get my crabs. To heck with it, I'll bring you some the next time I go out.

That's it, Ken. I want some particulars! Location, rig, bait, etc., etc., etc.! "Backwater saltwater creek," he says. Don't play coy with me.

And handsome too. Am I a heathen to want a little cuddy like Atkin's Ninigret? I have just the 25 wasting away on a soulless tinnie.

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I'm glad this got a sticky. Heck of a build.

Eddiebou- I can't build a boat as well as James McMullen. I can't play the guitar as well as Todd Bradshaw. I can't do lots of things nearly as well as others- professionals and amateurs alike. So...

She's quite handsome.

I thought about putting the strongback on locking casters so you could move it side to side depending where you were working, doubling your effective work lane width.

Actually Ikea has some quite nice pieces.

I think Jewell is pretty.

Thanks HD. I found the video- positively encouraging.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iND_oCz1rWw