I was wondering if there's a more detailed write-up on the modified 18' Laguna Windrose sailboat to rowboat. I found an old archived page about it on the main website, but it still didn't go into t...

@Jack Leung Hi Jack, living in Daytona 3 yrs, from MI, paddle Valley Nordkapp. Did you build an Angus Expedition? dougtally@pm.me

Forward hatch and bow hardware: 

@Loren Kelley did anyone ever answer your question about installing a bilge pump? I'd be very interested as well. Thanks! David

I added a window to my washboard. The hinges are motion resistant, so they will hold any angle: Latches on the interior allow me to lock it down tight:

I installed battery terminals and a four-way battery switch (off, batt1, batt2, both) for experimenting with electric propulsion.

Here is the ama liberated from the block of foam. Sorry the pic is so bad, but I had to wait until the storage facility was getting ready to close before bringing it from my house. Threw it on the ...

Rowing rig and cockpit hatches installed (more on outrigger details later).

Also I've been working with Grok, iterating on the changes I'm planning. For anyone that hasn't tried AI yet, you are in for a surprise! I drug my feet feeling like the last thing I wanted was to i...

I don't care for the straps in the plans, so I tried something completely different for the aft hatch cover.

The weather is starting to warm up nicely here so I'm back to work. I decided that the finish level I had left the sleeping compartment at, wasn't as fine as I had decided earlier. Even though I th...

Painted and ready for fitting out. I used Wet Edge brand paint. It gets good reviews, but man, it takes a looooong time to dry. Like a week between coats. I was going to do three coats but settled ...

Hi Anthony, Oak works very well for riggers, and looks good.  Cutting a rigger from one piece of wood creates a nice elegant and seamless look, however it requires a very wide piece of wood t...

Hi Colin, I have an oak board that is 5 3/4 wide,13/16 thick, and 10 feet long.  I would like to make my rigger out of one piece rather than two pieces that are epoxyed together.  I plan...

In my personal experience, you can't expect to get perfect trim before the boat goes into the water because of all the variations in what you are carrying, who is going to be in the boat and what d...

Adapting equipment like sliding seats can make a huge difference in performance and comfort. It’s similar to the adjustments I had to make when improving my writing in nursing school. Writing...

Typially, about 8" of overlap is optimal.  This is measured with the oars completely level, and with maximum overlap.

What should the overlap be for the oar handles?

Measuring by volume or by weight both work well, each having pros and cons.  I've always done it by volume, but see no reason why mass wouldn't be just as good.   The biggest benefit...

Is there an advantage to mixing the epoxy by weight rather than volume, and if so, what would the ratio be? Thanks.