Welcome SupGen, Im mostly a lurker myself. Tad Roberts blogged about Francis Fredette's Sealing Schooner Which is close to hat I'm seeking. [IMG]
When you feel stupid for asking you are probably getting the right answers eh? Narrowing it down would be traditional working craft from 1770s...
I am interested in opinions on the degree of difficulty of building a large (30 - 50 ft) traditional american wooden boat without construction...
Thanks all, especially Petros. That is a good summary. We don't yet know anyone in the area and it has been slow meeting people in the off...
Me and my woman are planning to build a large boat to cruise full-time. We are still looking at designs but are trying to find a location to build...
Just wanted to let it be known that I did go with the GIS plans and am making toothpicks out of okoume presently. Wish me luck
@CutOnce Might have a couple more questions if you don't mind. Do you happen to know whether a sail-plan is included in the GIS plans?
These are good recommendations but..... Having done more thorough examination of the cost of building I realize that most if not all the boats...
car toppable is nice but not necessary.
Thanks for the input guys. As with all posts like these I could have been more specific. I think solo camping in the Chesapeake is the most...
still looking and have been drawn to Welsford's houdini as well as many of his other designs. Can anyone tell me if it is anywhere near my budget?
I am looking for plans for an inexpensive and simple to build sailboat that is car toppable for a maximum of 4 adults. I am looking at Bolger's...
Paul Dream-Crusher Nolan, No, not really. I am learning that sailing or cruising has different meanings to different people. For me this...
Yes. All helpful advice. A further question; what aside from the keel and overall sturdiness is important to an offshore cruiser? Or, rather, what...
Thanks, that was exactly the type of info I was hoping for. As to why I would seek something other than the sloop rig; it is more a factor of...
Some time ago I asked of this forum, advice by which to build a boat for less money than was truly possible. I was at that time, pointed towards...
thin = shallow? Any recommendations for the South east, I've found some schools where I can continue my degree.
Yeah I was afraid it was mostly fishing/tourists up there in the NE. I did a quick search for sailboats for sale in NC and most of them seem to be...
As the title suggests, I'm wanting to get a bit closer to the water to pursue my interest in sailing and boating in general. I was wondering if...
A pirate walks into a bar with a steering wheel stuck to his crotch. The bartender says "Hey friend, you know you've got a steering wheel stuck to...
