The lake we go to is about 15 miles from my house so I am not worried about MPG on such a short trip. Otherwise I agree with you about the cartop.
I haven't seen plans for a laser. But I think the Spindrift or Summer breeze would be a better family boat. I have a wife and a 5 and 2 year...
Score 1 for the Spindrift. I liked the Summer breeze but I thought a v hull would be better. When I found the Spindrift it fit the bill and it...
I recently found the Spindrift dinghy by B&B yacht design. Looks like it fits all of my needs almost perfectly. I think I am going to build one...
a laser would be great but I would like to build my boat.
I like the Glen l 12 but it is too heavy for me. I dont have a car with a trailer hitch and would prefer to cartop any boat i build.
Has anyone built a Summer breeze? If so how do you like the boat. I would like to do some inshore sailing on the California coast. Obviously on...
Ok, I have been convinced that I may have to build a larger boat to satisfy my requirements. I wanted an 8' or less boat so I didnt have to...
I really like the Manly Junior. If I can find good plans I will build one instead of a D5. I dont intend to do alot of rowing so a planing hull...
Has anyonw ever seen or built a small 8' planing hull sailboat? Just wondering if it is doable or if there are plans out there? I am new to boat...
Thanks for the info. Thats basically what I expected to hear about the d5. I am going to go ahead and build one anyway for a first boat. What...
I have been planning this for awhile and just took a long time to settle on a style of boat. I have worked with FG before and have no problems...
I am looking at starting a project boat with my son and am hoping for some advice. I love to sail so that is what I plan to build. I am looking...
