I've been looking at starting another boat since I finished my Haven a couple of years ago. I like the looks of the steam launch Felix by Selway Fisher. Anyone know of someone building or who has built this boat? I would also be interested in hearing from anyone who has used a set of of Fisher's design.
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You asked about somebody building one of Paul Fisher's designs. I am currently close to completing one of his daysailors, his Stornoway 16. It is a stitch and tape design.
I found his layouts to be completely accurate, and the plans reasonably well-detailed. The problems and questions that I had were quickly answered via e-mail. He is a pleasure to do business with.
Good luck on your project.
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A construction photo of Mr. Scherf's boat is in Selway-Fisher's online catalog even. Didn't you also ask for the larger stornoway? [img]smile.gif[/img]
There is a yahooo forum dedicated to people building Selway-Fisher designs and Paul Fisher is a regular contributor. Look for the SFD-Builders forum there.
If you don't think for yourself, someone else will do it for you!
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Are you thinking of actually using a steam engine to power her? [img]smile.gif[/img]
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The Center for Wooden Boats, here in Seattle, has a steam launch not too different from this called the Puffin. She's used regularly to take people on short excursions around Lake Union. A fun ride!
[ 11-26-2003, 02:57 PM: Message edited by: Meerkat ]
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