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TOTER-2
This updated version of the original TOTER has some added desirable
attributes. It now can seat 2 people in tandem, it can use a
nonmodified trolling motor for power and it has built-in buoyancy. |
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Kiwi
PDR
Jackie Monies, who's boatbuilder husband Mike had just built
a PD Racer, commissioned this design for herself. The result
is this stylish PDR with lateen (Sunfish) rig. |
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Where
the Winds Blow...
Six fine schooners, piratical Footy rambustifications, an intriguing
Scandinavian Barquentine and time spent zailing and zizzing!! |
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Drag
Boat
Fred has built a canoe that he can paddle, fish from, drag around
and fit in his car - well amost fit in his car. |
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I
Do Stitch-and-Glue
For many years now, I’ve been keeping a dark secret. But
now the time has come for me to confess – I like Stitch-and-Glue
as a building method for boats! |
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Building
an Aleut Baidarka
This article by Peter includes the history of the boats and
a great lesson on how to make a tailor made one. |
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Drifting
on the Rio Grande
The river is low and the no swimming sign makes no sense right
now, but Paul cook has a great trip along the Rio Grande. |
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Boat
Canvas
A great article on 'how to' get started in the boat canvas business.
The advice here is actually priceless and will get you started
for less. |
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Building
Kayleigh - Part One
The Kayleigh design has a generous cabin and very clean lines.
The displacement hull incorporates a lot of rocker and tucked
transom with a hull speed of around 6 mph with 6hp outboard
engine and Terry built it. |
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A
Season Saved
Bad weather and outboard trouble did not deter Bob Throne who
went on to have a great season and he shares it with us. |
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Pepita
New Design: This Lightweight Dinghy
or Tender Taped Seam Construction was designed in 1979 by Joe
Dobler and the plans are now available at Duckworks. |
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Take
a Bow to Design
This month Paul Austin takes a close look at design, especially
the shape of bows. |
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Vacuum
Infusion
A new adhesive to assist with the vacuum bagging process for
you today and it works a treat. |
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AWOL
A new sloop design by John Welsford today and it's fast. |
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Lucky
Town 7
Dissatisfied with the available production boats for what he
terms mini cruising, Bill Longyard decided to design and build
his own, to "show what could be done with 14 feet". And show
he did, and then some. |
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Lighter
and Stronger
An article by Paul Butler with some terrific tips for building
light and strong boats. "...a graphite-coated bottom can
be dragged without harm across parking lots, down launch ramps,
and over gravel beaches". |
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Madisonville
Wooden Boat Festival 2009
"The Lake Charles Sail and Power Squadron chartered a bus
to go this year’s festival on Saturday, October11, 2009".
Join Ken and view his great photographs. |
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Cruise
Control 5.2
New Design: This is a S & G Fishing Boat/Runabout
with Cuddy design by Mark Bowdidge. It's light, quick to build,
easy on the pocket, and yet it still retain its strength, seaworthiness
and performance. |
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Edge
Tool Envy - Part Two
Rob's article shows us how to sharpen our tools to a good edge.
"You can do it while watching TV once you’re good
at it". |
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