Cargo Tie Down Points. I don't have evidence there are a benefit. However I derive peace of mind knowing a cargo will remain low and centered no matter now bumpy the sea state.     ...

Hi Jens, That seems like a good way to go.  The Expedition kit comes in three boxes.  These are the approximate dimensions: Box 1: 13x13x13", 28 lbs Box 2: 32x28x6", 25 lbs Box 3: 100...

Hi Colin Even though I wasn't planning to buy the whole kit for the Expedition Rowboat in order to a) cut costs and b) really build the entire thing from scratch, given the difficulty in sourcing ...

Hi Colin Thanks much for the feedback. That's very helpful indeed. I'll take a closer look at the availability of birch instead. Cheers Jens

Hello Jens, Overall, I wouldn't recommend fiber cement boards, as I would assume the weight to strength (and simply weight alone) would be much higher than plywood.  If you absolutely can't f...

Dear all I am based in Trinidad in the West Indies and am planning to build the Expedition Rowboat from plans later this year. Unfortunately, the situation looks rather bleak as far as t...

Dear all I am based in Trinidad in the West Indies and am planning to build the Expedition Rowboat from plans later this year. Unfortunately, the situation looks rather bleak as far as the availab...

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Fixing the drop in sliding seat.  I built acording to the instructions, so two fixings (stainless steel bolt and wing-nut) are required. Out of prudence I carry three. When not in use I stow ...

To prevent the sliding seat from overshooting the ends of the rails. Two loop of cord, one port side, the other on starboard.  The cord captures the two axles of the seat, then passes via th...

Hello folks,  Fada was launched early May. Taken off the water late October for the winter.  Rowed for 194.54km, 45h53m. Here are some points that may be useful to you. Kind regards....

@Thomas Krische that has been my experience as well.

Before choosing the sails I did, I tried to find a source to buy the hobie rigs. I'm guessing I didn't look hard enough, but I could only easily find the sails for sale. Not the complete rigs

Correction above, the sails on Manawa are actually two AI sails, not TI sails.But the spirit of the question remains...

That's great to hear things are moving forward.  If you're CNC cutting the wood, please don't refer to the plans manual as the wood requirements are different along with some of the constructi...

 I’m reaching out regarding the CNC DXF files we received, as I’m encountering some challenges with my Thai CNC shop. They’re having trouble grasping what needs to be cut out...

EDIT:after thinking about this more, and discussing with some more experienced ASRC builders: this was, and remains, a pretty awful idea.In the bin it goes.-----------------------------------------...

Starting my boat build, and making the fundamental decision for sails before getting started.  I'm sold on the Hobie AI/TI roller furling sails, and I've seen this implemeted (or suggested) in...

Decks are lain...   ...trimmed and glassed:     I temporarily clamped the "RowCruiser" panel in place so I could remove it while I layed glass. It seemed easier than tryin...