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King Canvasback Kayak
Since 1973 when the plans for the King Canvasback were first published, quite a few have been built. Here is Tim Lehman's account of building his boat. |
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Robert Bowles Boat
Few people know more about designing and building canoes than Skip Johnson. In this short article, he tells us a bit about his latest project. |
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Hydro
Who doesn't get a silly grin on his face when he sees one of these little boats? Glynn Sirmans tells us how to go about building one of our own. |
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Toto
Glynn Sirmans built one of Jim Michalak's unique little double paddle canoes. They are easy and inexpensive to build and there is nothing else quite like them. |
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Ladybug
Bob Gerfy is building a Ladybug and if he has half as much fun with it as we have with ours, he will be more than satisfied. |
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Northern Navigator
Flemming Seestrandt Sørensen has added another Navigator to the fleet of that popular John Welsford Design. |
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Flotation Inspiration (in vino, veritable chaos)
As you might have guessed, this is not necessarily a serious article. David Graybeal has his tongue firmly planted in his cheek in this article. |
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Oaracle Upgrades
Gary Blankenship and I will soon be competing in the Watertribe Everglades Challenge. Fortunately, Gary has been busy upgrading our boat. |
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Boat-Related Gizmos
Steve Lansdowne, a friend and neighbor, is a very clever guy. Fortunately for us, he has written this article about some of his more ingenious solutions. |
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Tough Breaks
Ever break a mast? Shorty did and rather than get upset about it, he decided to do a few experiments. Read about what he did and what he learned |
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Applying Graphics to Trixie B
If you are snowed in and longing for spring, Jerry Church shows you a quick and easy project to help get your boat ready for the coming season. |
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Molding Boat Parts
Ever need a part that just can't be made of wood and a factory version is unavailable or prohibitively expensive? Read Gary Blankenship's solution. |
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The 2005 Lake Powell Messabout
Sandra and I have been fortunate enough to make this event two years in a row. Kellan Hatch, the primary organizer, tells the story. |
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Scuzbums Giant 5-Day Messabout
Nobody does messabouts like the Scuzbums. Member Joe Tribulato even originated the term Messabout. Here is Kim Apel's report on the most recent one. |
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Onboard Spares 'n Tools
Max Wawrzyniak is a proponent of using older outboard motors on boats. He also suggests you carry some tools and spares. Here are some details. |
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Review - Roar's Circle
You have heard the old saw: "You can't tell a book by it's cover". Al Wasey tells us that the aphorism is especially applicable to this book. Find out why. |
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The Magic Happens
You think you have it bad? Let Captain Ron Thewatt give you a lesson in how to overcome adversity and keep smiling in spite of anything fate has to offer. |
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Richmond Boat Shop
Take an enchanting walk down memory lane as Paul Richmond tells you how boats were made in his father's shop half a century ago. |
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Polyurethane Glue
Ross Lillistone is a professional boat builder who is careful about adopting new products. Here is his report on one of them |
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Fuel Gauge Repair
in an OMC Pressurized Fuel Tank
Would you like to have an operating fuel gauge in that old tank? Rob Rohde-Szudy shows you how. |
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A Mother and her Children on the Bear River
Some folks just live right. Can you imagine having a pristine boating area right at your back doorstep? Jack Hicks decribes the Gale's home port. |
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Nuthatch
Today we are adding a new name to the list of designers we represent. Warren Messer begins with a small, simple pram and there is lots more to come. |
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Origami Folding Dinghy
Have you been looking for a dink that will fit on the deck of your microcruiser? There is not a smaller tender than this around and you can build it yourself. |
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Kestrel
I think David Godsey may be onto something. He has commissioned this lovely little ketch to be built in Aluminum. I can't wait to see the real thing. |
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Simplex
Here is a blast from the past. Wes Farmer designed this minimal outboard cruiser for ply construction. Much of what he says still applies today. |
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Review - Boatbuilding for Beginners
I happen to think this is the best book ever written for someone thinking about building their first boat. Rob Rohde-Szudy does too. Read his complete review. |
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Sand Shark
Have you seen this tool and wondered if it would make a good addition to your shop? Wonder no more as Chuck Gottfried has reviewed this tool here. |
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Band of Brothers
Unless you have been hiding under a rock for the last three decades, you know about Alexander Kent's work. Joseph Ditler reviews his latest book. |
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