The SG 15 Fallguy recommended is just a bigger version of the boat I built from plans I bought from Boatbuilder Central. FL12 Flat Skiff 12 Boat...
A lot of off the shelf software already has the capability to do what you want. For example Excel Spreadsheets. A formula ( even something...
He left a real legacy.
Actually it's been used for decades. We were using this definition when I first got into the Boating Safety program in 1976. But it wasn't...
There is no simple answer to your question. If it is a homebuilt not from a kit, (you designed and built it yourself) and the state does not...
Kit boat manufacturers such as Chesapeake Lightcraft, and Glen-L are required to assign HINs to their kits. Whether the builder puts it on is...
They all have HINs . HINs are required on all recreational boats in the US, Canada, All EU countries, Australia/NewZealand, UK. They are on one...
Not likely. The Coast Guard's only concern (it's in the law) is safety. When something comes along that we had a concern about, we tried not to...
I hope they answer your question. All of the people I worked with are gone, except the head guy, Jeff Ludwig. I'm sure he will assign it to...
Hey Fallguy, don't get me started on Gheenoe. I spent years dealing with them. They were a headache.
The USCG has published a policy paper for Canoes and Kayaks on their website for manufacturers at Policy – SafeAFloat.com...
That is a question that came up occasionally when I worked in the USCG office of Boating Safety. Back then our usual answer was, if it looks like...
Looked up Starcraft on Fiberglassics (yes they have aluminum boats in their library) File:Mercbhb69-76-2.jpg - Classic Boat Library...
If it was a 72 it probably didn't have an HIN, because they didn't start putting them on until the 73 model year. If it had one, replacing the...
LMAO I haven't laughed that hard in years!
from my web page on corrosion Wood boats suffer from a special kind of corrosion called fastener corrosion or woodburning around metal fasteners....
Truer words were never spoken. Don't mess with King Neptune or Mother Nature.
Good article in Soundings: Trade Only, on the current state of boat designs. Only one , "it's amazing" . Anyway a good discussion from designers...
My pet peeve word in these articles is "revolutionary". More like revolting. (sorry for the pun)
As I saaid in your other post, Congratulations. I hope your retirement is pleasant and enjoyable.