Hi Sawmaster, I really like this idea but I have some questions. How new does the plan have to be? If it’s say, 12 years old and have had many...
Lightkeeper, if your intrested in the polyester problem Seamens Fibreglass used to have some good info on that in their bochure, probably have it...
Saw, sorry no I don’t have any vids of sailing but hopefully soon. I just traded in some travel points for a good all weather cam that will make...
Sigh PAR, well you bring up a good point. What I should have said was that I saw a production boat this summer that has GRC used as a non skid...
put your money where your mouth is No my family name isn’t Swain. Considering the positive influence Brent has had on the boat building...
some tips Hi Saw, some tips to help you out. GRC comes in weights from 1/16 oz. up to 3 oz. and I just found out yesterday while looking up...
PAR, that's a nice looking little boat. Are you willing to give details like HP, speed, weight how many built etc?
So… before I built my first boat using Garden Row Covers I was concerned about the strength of the product. I took a ¼” x 1” red cedar plank left...
I have only used it with epoxy, one could try a test with poyester on a scrap to see if it works. Dennis
my fellow Bolgerarians “Pay no attention to the little man behind the curtain” LOL you crack me up Richard. Are you saying that just...
I couldn't agree more Sawmaster. All of my plans are for first time builders, and they have been successful. I'm a strong advocate of “build it...
I’m not sure just dollars spent should be the only guideline. I think time spent on the build should be considered too. Here for e.g. Wood washes...
I once asked a fellow from NFD how many dories one needs in their back yard to be a redneck newfy, he replied “Your get’n dere by” Dennis
I am thinking about painting the bottom of the riveted aluminium boat that I got info about on another thread, after I fix the rivets. I have some...
I should have asked... How big a boat do you want to build, my plans go from 14 to 20 ft. Dennis
I designed a line of dory style boats for plywood construction. They would be easy to make in metal I believe but I really don’t know what you...
I have a good anchorage here and if she were water tight and weather proof I could work on her as weather permitted. I could probably call in a...
Ok, so nearly every one here agrees that only a “Pro” builder can weld a boat together right, let me throw this concept in the mix. Is it money...
I think picking a reputable designer, “qualified” or not checking out his/her work before you spend dollar one would be the best way to spend your...
