Sounds like you're making some great progress. Overall, you should be okay for having enough gap between the bottom of the boat and the lowest point on the seat. This is actually called...
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fitting seat frame to oxford wherryposted in Boat and Product Questions
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Cambridge Racerposted in Builders Forum
I haven't done this before, but having talked to builders how have, this is the rough gist of how they achieved it: The first step is making a copy of the middle bulkhead. Next, construct th...
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Paint recommendations?posted in Boat and Product Questions
The one I've been using with good results is Interlux Brightside Polyurethane. When applied with a foam roller, it gives an almost spray-like finish. With white, you can just squeak by ...
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oxford wherry seatsposted in General Discussion
Fantastic! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your row. Yes, they do move easily through the water. All the best with intstalling the seats, and have fun out on the water.
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oxford wherry seatsposted in General Discussion
Hello Constance, The Oxford Wherry seats are about 6" wide
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expedition rowboatposted in General Discussion
Hello Dennis, Wow, that's a great looking Expedition! I really love the colour sheme and the art work on the bow. I'm glad the kit worked out well for you, and enjoy your time on the w...
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RowCruiser in Utahposted in Builders Forum
That looks fantastic! Well done! Enjoy your days ahead on the water.
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Hollow Shaft Oar Orientationposted in Boat and Product Questions
Hi Matt - Thanks for bringing that up - sounds like I need to clarify that in the instructions. It is the 3/4" wall that is on the spoon (concave) side of the blade. All the best witht ...
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Rigger constructionposted in Boat and Product Questions
Hello Anthony - the first question wasn't dumb at all, and we've had builders construct riggers from single piece for an elegant seamless look. With regards to the second question, that's act...
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Rigger constructionposted in Boat and Product Questions
Hi Anthony, Oak works very well for riggers, and looks good. Cutting a rigger from one piece of wood creates a nice elegant and seamless look, however it requires a very wide piece of wood t...
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Oar overlapposted in Boat and Product Questions
Typially, about 8" of overlap is optimal. This is measured with the oars completely level, and with maximum overlap.
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Mix Epoxy by Volume or Weightposted in Builders Forum
Measuring by volume or by weight both work well, each having pros and cons. I've always done it by volume, but see no reason why mass wouldn't be just as good. The biggest benefit...
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Paintingposted in Builders Forum
Hello Dennis, Do you plan on bringing the the paint over the sides and onto the deck a bit, or having the line right at the corner/edge of the deck? The latter option is easier. Overal...
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Mystery parts from Sailing RC kitposted in Builders Forum
Hello David, I'm glad you've been able to get most of it figured out. It can be a bit of a jigsaw puzzle starting out. I do believe there may be a few bonus pieces in the kit, that are...
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Shipping of Expedition Rowboat Kit to Miamiposted in Purchasing Questions
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...
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Alternative Building Material for Expedition Rowboat - Fibre Cement Boardsposted in Sourcing Materials
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...
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Clarification and CNC Instructions for RowCruiser DXF Filesposted in Builders Forum
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...
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Plywood and CNC cutsposted in Builders Forum
Hello Todd, 6mm will be just fine for the hull panels in the RowCruiser. In fact, we made our original prototype from 6mm and used to spec that rather than the current 4mm. As you say,...
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Sliding Seat Frame - Footplate Dimensions?posted in Builders Forum
Hello Loren - The footplate is 13" long by 12.25 wide. Let me know if you have any other questions regarrding the dimensions.
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Delivery cost.posted in Purchasing Questions
Hello Dennis - The boats are shipped by UPS and the cost of the Oxford Wherry kit to your location is $116. The Expedition is $159. You certainly can pick them up at location, but the c...
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