I will email you some PDF plans that go with our kits (which use the same processes) that will help you to visualize the process.
I will email you some PDF plans that go with our kits (which use the same processes) that will help you to visualize the process.
Hello Maureen, Yes, that's correct - the DXF layers called "pockets" should be routed as pockets. The depth should be fifty percent of the wood thickness. These pockets are used to joi...
Yes, quite a number of people have outfitted the expedition with a small sail - similar to what you see on kayaks. A popular sail used are those made by Falcon. Here's a video with an E...
Hello Steph. Thanks for sharing your experiences with building the Oxford Wherry. She's a beaut!! I love your color scheme too. And the Douglas fir gunwales look great. ...
Interesting to hear that. I'll look into it and see if there's some kind of an error. I'm glad to hear it worked out for you.
Morning Tom. Apologies for the confusion. Some of the pieces have changed slightly from the initial plans version to the kit version. Tweaks have been made for economy of wood or ...
And Here's the infomation on making the bases. Rigger Bases The rigger bases are made from two angular blocksof wood that make a level solid platform to bolt therowing riggers to. They are made t...
Hello Paul - You're right. We need to post this information in a more visible location. Here is the information we have on mounting the riggers: Positioning the Sliding Seat System for...
Hey Tony. That's great to hear, and I'm glad it seems to be working out in the end. And no need to apologize - it's kind of fun bringing alive the various build proecesses in my mind.&n...
Okay, I think I get what you're saying (very nice clear description by the way). I just read through the manual to refamiliarize with the process (and, by the way, my earlier comment was slig...
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 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
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...
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 ...
Great question. In short, I wouldn't recommend it. The main problem with Andersen Self bailers is they leak when not in use. This means that on nice pleasant days when the sea is ...