Back in Action
Well, we've completed our four-month National Geographic Expedition voyaging through the Mediterranean exploring the origins of the olive and how this humble fruit shaped our modern world. Things have been very hectic since arriving home due to a family emergency combined with Julie undergoing surgery, however, we're getting back on track again. The store is scheduled to open in the New Year, and we will be selling plans for the Expedition and Cambridge Racer. Plans for the Cruiser Rowboat and the Salamander will be available later in the spring. A few people have asked about kits. We have been trying for a long time to have kits available for some of our designs, but have come to the conclusion we are simply stretched too thin to get kits going in the near future. We want to make sure we have the time to produce top quality kits - not something slapped together in a hurry. The good news, however, is that building from full-sized plans isn't really that much more difficult than building from a kit, and you have the satisfaction of constructing the vessel entirely yourself. One of the most important things when building from plans is being able to source quality materials for a reasonable price. In the next few months we plan to list a compilation of some of the best sources around the world for marine plywood, epoxy supplies and other essential boat-building materials. We look forward to seeing you out in some of our vessels, and in the meantime, a Merry Christmas and Happy New year to all. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="1152"]
A section of Mediterranean coastline we passed on our four-month voyage revealing the secrets of the olive.[/caption]
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Georgina
More of a question really as I’m needing some lovely wooden oars to set off the rest and am very keen to know about your oar plans. Can you enlighten . . . .
Arthur
I live in the east Orlando area near the St Johns river and the east coast Florida intercoastal waterway with flat terrain suitable for pulling the boat by bicycle. I would think this type of rowing craft is suitable for this cruising area? Also I was wondering how it would be inside the cabin on hot summer months here in the south? Probably the same as a tent just get used to it.
Also I noticed on one of the photos that this boat can be towed by a bicycle. I was wondering if you had a set up outside the cabin to store the bike while sleeping or lounging in cockpit? I thought the outrigger support where the table rests would be a good place for the forks to attach like on a car rack and rear wheel on aft deck in some kind U channel. The bike I think would point into the wind?
Anyway cool boat and I would like to see more yotube vids of it on an adventure and in use.
Welcome back and have a great new year. Arthur
Tom
Back in action does not seem right, as you have been in the thick of things for months. But I have been waiting for you to open your store. Welcome back and have a Happy New Year.
Michael Notigan
Welome home and hope Julie is recovering well…… I am impressed to say the least of your cruising rowboat design and am looking forward to when you will have the plans available for sale. After stumbling onto the Woodenboat Forum site several months ago I found your thread on this boat. Just a brilliant design and perfect for my home cruising waters on the tidal Delaware River where there just aren’t any camping sites available shoreside, but plenty of small rivers and creeks to poke into for a nights rest. Well, I’ll be keeping an eye out for when the plans are released, until then, hope you and your family are well!
Take Care,
Mike
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Hello Arthur,
Thanks for your note. The Camper boat is fairly airy with the main hatch removed, however you wouldn’t be protected from rain or bugs. You could put netting over it for the bugs, although this would restrict air flow. As you say, it would probably be similar to a tent. You can tow the cruiser boats behind a bike (I’ve done it), although it’s a slog going up the slightest hill.
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