Help! reading boat plans; trying to locate a builder for consult around Chicago

[piratejon]

Can anyone give me some ideas on where I can get more educated on reading boat plans? I recently purchased a Kurt Hughes 38ft Power Tri set of plans and need to get more familiar reading them before attempting the build. I live in Chicago and am trying to locate a builder for consult but would love to hear any suggestions!

 

[snowbirder]

Can anyone give me some ideas on where I can get more educated on reading boat plans? I recently purchased a Kurt Hughes 38ft Power Tri set of plans and need to get more familiar reading them before attempting the build. I live in Chicago and am trying to locate a builder for consult but would love to hear any suggestions!

Kurt's plans are impossible to read unless you know how to build a boat.

If you post your questions here, ant relevant pictures, we have a few people who have built his boats kicking around who can help you understand what a "ply doubler" "roving" or any number of his tags mean.

 

[piratejon]

Thanks for the feedback. Now thinking I will just buy a fixer upper so I can get out there! lol

 

[snowbirder]

Thanks for the feedback. Now thinking I will just buy a fixer upper so I can get out there! lol

That was a joke.

Kurt's plans are hard to read. We can help.

 

[piratejon]

Well thanks, not sure where to go from here. Any suggestions?

 

[snowbirder]

Start asking questions about your plans.

I'll answer.

 

[gonzo]

I am a shipwright in Milwaukee. What part of Chicago do you live in?

 

[Oleboynow]

may I suggest, a tri is not a good first boat
are you looking for a fishing platform? or a boat to cruise on, in rough water, or lake boat or?