@Colin Angus That's great news thanks Colin.  I just realized I didn't use the correct naming.  I'm actually asking about the Sailing RowCruiser.  Would there be any difference in pe...

It should tow well, though we haven't actually tested it yet.  The big skeg on the back will keep it pointing forward, and the boat should plane over the surface at higher speeds.  Ample ...

Hello Alan, For our plans version of the RowCruiser, the cabin is 6' 2".  It can, however, be stretched very easily by simply moving the forward bulkhead a few inches forward (a slight bit of...

Hi there,   RowCruiser looks like a really great boat.  I'm tall (6'5") and I'm wondering if I'd be able to sleep comfortably in the cabin.  What is the length of the cabin?  ...

Colin, thanks for the informative reply as always. And that pic! It's amazing what the boat can handle for its size.

I love the concept!! I have a Catalina 27, and  I struggle to move my current tender around.  This looks like it would be perfect.  Not sure if it would fit on the deck, so I'll prob...

In 1987, a pilot by the name of Robert Plath invented a new kind of suitcase.  It had two wheels and a rigid stowaway handle.  While a pretty basic concept, it was revolutionary compared ...

The pic above is the current version of the RowCruiser getting close to full cargo capacity with two queen sized beds, four kitchen chairs, a solid fir table, a chainsaw, assorted tools and assorte...

Hi Jay - There would be some benefits to stretching the RowCruiser, and Fix Oder Nix is a great example of a nicely-done stretch job.  Overall, it comes down to what your specific needs are.&n...

In this year's R2AK, Team “Fix Oder Nix” raced in a “stretched” (24'6" LOA, rather than 19') Sailing RowCruiser. Their extension included a second smaller cabin for an addit...

Yeah, once it's all done, I'm sure no one will notice a few bubbles.  You're so right about each boat being a learning experience!  After 15 years I feel I'm still improving.  The go...

The manual suggests using 1mm dia (18 gauge for those still not using metric) copper wire for the ties.  I found that fine for nearly all the ties, but it is very useful to have a small reel o...

I am using red cedar for the stringers and other parts - it is much lighter than pine, but I have stuck with pine for the sheer clamps mainly because it doe not take fastening so well

@Colin Angus Thank you! I think I'll leave them as is, then. Building this boat was largely meant to be a learning experience so that I could hop into the larger boat projects (e.g. Rowcruiser) wit...

Wow, apart from the bubbles, your boat is looking gorgeous! From a structural standpoint, I think it would be find to leave them as is.  If you find it aesthetically annoying, I'd go for optio...

I'm nearing completion on my Oxford Wherry 16: Despite Colin and Julie's top-notch instructions, I managed to screw up the interior fiberglassing of the hull. I found myself playing a game of wh...

I'm currently building an expedition and am sourcing wood for the stringers and sheer clamps.  I have access to some nice clear red cedar for a good price.  Would it be okay to use this i...

@Colin Angus, on the seaworthiness aspect, how would you compare the Expedition to the Sailing RowCruiser? Or, say, a regular RowCruiser with additional ama/aka outriggers? I'm in a similar positio...

Australia: I live near Sydney and Bruynzeel is a great source for quality marine ply.  Okoume BS1088 4 mm, as of Oct, 2022, is $130 (Ozzie Dollars) a sheet. Bruynzeel Plywoods - Timber & ...