I have just finished mine.  I used rimu (a New Zealand hardwood) - but I recommend any hardwood over pine.  I also went with 23mm thickness (a little over 7/8 inches) rather than the spec...

Thanks in advance for the answers.  I've ordered the sliding seat kit, and am currently sourcing wood for the riggers.  I know it says pine is okay, but is this stiff enough?  I've g...

The sailing version of the RowCruiser is likely to ship more water at higher sailing speeds than the rowing version.  The forward deck hatch in the plans is prone to leak in these conditions.&...

The good news is that epoxy is pretty forgiving with regards to cure temperatures.  While cooler temperatures slow down the process, inevitably it will always cure - whether it be with enough ...

Hi All.  I live in Colorado, and the snow is starting to come down.  I've built a tarp shed to construct my Expedition, but it's mighty chilly inside.  I plan on heating it with some...

We were selling kits through Small Craft Advisor, but they've shifted gears, so we're in a bit of a transition period with RowCruiser kits.  A good alternative is to get the DXF plans and have...

@Colin Angus Good to know, thanks again.  I see that there is no kit for the Sailing RowCruiser on the website.  Will one be available at some point in the future?

Yeah, the regular RowCruiser and the sailing RowCruiser are exactly the same with regards to the basic central hull.  The one difference is you have the mast mount against the forward bulkhead...

@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...