Hello Colin. Thanks for the prompt reply. I still haven't got this straight in my head. I'll list out my thinking below and hopefully you'll be able to spot where I'm going wrong and steer me app...

Hello Tony, The cockpit stringers don't need to bend to conform to the shape created by the guide.  After they are bonded to the deck, there will still be plenty of flex allowing them to move...

Hello, The upper longitudinal stringers are now epoxied in place. The cockpit panels are not fixed in place. The strangers where examined using the Bevel Guide at Bulkhead 2 and Bulkhead 3 all ga...

I have basically the same question regarding the use of Hobie parts in order to have furling sails: What Hobie parts would be necessary to enable furling on the sailing rowcruiser? Would modifica...

@Colin Angus  Great, thank you for the quick reply! Michiel

Hello Michiel, That's scaled for the 2500x1220 mm sheets of plywood.  Have fun with the build, and let me know if you have any other questions.   Cheers, Colin  

Hello Colin,  Hopefully I can start building a Rowcruiser in a few weeks or so. When discussing the plans with a friend with a CNC he noticed that the plans were scaled, which is not a proble...

@Dave Warnock have you considered the PT 11 nesting dinghy? http://www.ptwatercraft.com/ptwatercraft/PT11Home.html Probably not as fast a rowboat as the Oxford Wherry or other sliding-seat boats, ...

Overall, that sounds like a versatile design concept.  The first thought that jumps to mind is the scope of the project.  Creating/designing a nesting sailing sliding-seat rowboat with fo...

That all makes sense.  The beauty of stitch and glue is it is a relatively well-trodden road, and it does make for a light and strong boat.  I think to make a foam cored boat lighter (and...

Soft sand can be a challenge.  Overall, if the sand is wet and firm, most wheels will be okay. In the fluffier stuff wider wheels will help.  What I've found is pulling the boat rather th...

Hello Tony, If you were to have two different "gears", I think the easiest way to do it would be to put two sets of buttons on the oar sleeve.  The oar you're looking at in the image above is...

I like the overall concept, but what you're describing as the main hull is quite similar to the Cambridge Racer, which is a failry high volume 24' rowing shell.  I do like the idea of a rowing...

Hi All, I am looking any tips on how to move their rowcruiser across soft sand, and up an incline. Does anyone have a particular beach dolly that works ? Particularly looking for advice so one per...

Tom Clarke (http://theoarcruising.blogspot.com/search/label/Gearing) suggests.... "Add a small jam cleat (Duckworks Jam Cleat 'SD-002040') and 3 feet of 1/8 non-stretch line as shown the photo bel...

Beautiful boat, nice build and congrats on finishing R2AK !!

This isn't a product question or request—I'm just curious if this idea seems reasonable. I'm imagining a smaller version of the Sailing Rowcruiser, but with a narrow beam (and no cabin). I'm...

Is this still available?   Richard

Hi Steve,   I'm in Alberta (Airdrie), and just recently bought plans; I hope to start this fall. Gene

I'm glad it all worked out.  There's nothing like the magic of sanding and planing to bring things to shape in the boating world.  I like your oars.  Have you had a chance to try it ...