In Buehler's Backyard Boatbuilding, George Buehler described a simplified wiring system for a boat that I thought was pretty slick. I believe...
I have recently started thinking again (see old thread) about building a Bolger Storm Petrel (16' plywood skiff, shallow steel keel, 6 hp...
Here is an interesting post and some great drawings by the late Don Elliott from the Yahoo! Groups "smallboats" list more than 20 years ago....
I may just be having a brain freeze, but can anyone recommend off-the-shelf or DIY solutions for a latch for a boat hatch that can be opened and...
Just curious...what’s the reason for mixing sail types in something like this little William Garden cat schooner? Why not two jib-headed or or...
Does anyone know of any davits (factory systems or DIY) set up like this to swing a small punt through 180 degrees from the water directly to...
Random question...automatic submersible bilge pumps are cheap and readily available. For some reason, pumps advertised as shower waste pumps are...
I have mentioned before my interest in pursuing something like Tom MacNaughton's Hero 33 concept for a liveaboard/modest cruiser with a...
I worked on some little inland cruise ships (and a lot of day boats) when I was young but have never lived aboard a pleasure boat. That said, I...
Does anyone have any good sources, whether books or something online, for best practices in fitting out a steel hull with wood interior and/or...
I have been considering a small, easily-trailerable (so about 8’ beam, no unfolding or extending) catamaran for daysailing four or occasional...
Random thought.... I recently traveled to a tented camp lodge with my family. To combat the cool nights in unheated accommodations, the staff...
I have no connection with any of these products or companies, just thought they were neat and some folks might be interested. [IMG]...
Hello, all. I have had plans for Phil Bolger's Storm Petrel for many years, and recent discussions of Frank Dye's small boat adventures in his...
