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The Dinghy Project
Anyone who has built as many boats as Bob Means knows what he is doing. Fortunately for us, he shares a lot of this knowledge in this pictorial essay. |
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Navigator Update - Part 4
After a bit of a pause, Robbie Powick is back to working on his Navigator. My money is on him finishing the boat..... eventually. |
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Sundowner So Far
Designing a boat days ahead of the builder is tough, but John Welsford wants to make sure Charlie Whipple is finished in time to sail around the world. |
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Stitching
Tim Timmerman bought some of our sailtwine and much to our amazement produced some beautiful work with just that, some canvas and a needle. |
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Bolger's Hope
If you ever doubted that Ross Lillistone was an accomplished boat builder, wait until you feast your eyes on these two boats. Warning: Boat porn |
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Dockbox Model
You have seen some nice models in these pages, but Steve Holley has built a model of Dockbox that looks like something out of Architectural Digest. |
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Rifleman Part 5
Or how Bonham and I finished his Rifleman in a mad weekend of mounting the motor, adjusting the trailer and reversing the steering. |
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A Puzzling Way to Join Plywood
David Kagan has been experimenting with a way of joining plywood that is easier than a scarf joint yet just as strong. Here is how he does it. |
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EC Report
Gary and I had a huge blast at the Everglades Challenge earlier this month. Here is Gary's report on the boat and the modifications he made to it. |
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Parachutes Save a Yacht
If you think you may ever sail the open ocean, you should read this true tale of stormy conditions in the South Atlantic and how a yacht was saved. |
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The Franciscan Monk's Knot
Bryant Owen sends this amusing story about an interesting and useful knot. He includes complete instructions on tying it and a personal anecdote. |
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St Auggies Messabout
Michael Smith has begun what will, no doubt, become a regular messabout in St Augustine, Florida. Here is his report. The next one is April 1-2 |
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A New Walkabout in Australia
If you cannot afford to fall hopelessly in love with a beautiful new design from the drawing board of John Welsford, then do NOT click this link! |
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Paperwork
I think Max Wawrzyniak is a genius when it comes to old outboard motors. In this column, Max reveals the source of much of that knowledge. |
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The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding
Retired and looking for a second career? You could do worse than to attend a good school and learn boat building. Pete Leenhouts did just that. |
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Ryobi 18 Volt Innovations
John Cupp is excited about the new 18 volt cordless tolls from Ryobi. They do have an extraordinary number of different types. Read this report. |
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Boats and Stuff
Captain Ron has had to retire from sailing due to his detiorating health, but he has found a way to keep his memories alive. |
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“Thinking Outside the Box”
But what if you want to build a box? is the subtitle of Ron Magen's column. The boat builder applies his knowledge and tools to honeydews. |
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LED Navigation Lights
There is a lot of interest in LED lighting for boats. Ken James makes such lighting and wanted to give us the benefit of some of his experience. |
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Lead Casting
Not sure about casting lead? In this month's column, Rob Rhode-Szudy walks you through the process and you end up with a useful boating tool. |
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Time on the River
Brian Anderson lives in Cologne, Germany now, but he grew up in Youngstown, Ohio and always wanted to paddle a certain section of the Mahoning River. |
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Open Boat Weekend...
Sometimes what you think is going to be an idyllic weekend of sailing takes a turn for the worse. Read Richard Whitney's report on just such an outing. |
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Membership has its privileges…
How would you like to take a ride in a steamboat through San Diego Harbor? Scott Calman did and he filed this report: |
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Looney Tunes Along the Rideau
Two somewhat similar original designs made an appearance on Ontario's Rideau Canal. Bruce Hector was there to get the story and pictures. |
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Robinson Crusoe
This is an excerpt from an old Boatbuilding Annual by Weston Farmer. Although the material is old, it is interesting and surprisingly relevant. |
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Review: The Woodworking Shop
Rob Rohde-Szudy has found a gem in the rough. Its a book from Percy Blandford that is available cheap and is a great resource for boat builders too. |
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