Jacob

you might find this link helpful for the oars: http://www.instantboats.com/oarmaking.htm

They changed it, it's now http://www.benford.us/

Would diatomateous earth work for an epoxy filler?

As a matter of fact, I plan to make the design available here after I build the prototype,(to make sure that it floats), but the dimentions are 13',4 1/2',not much, sa is 65 square feet. Jacob P.S. it may be a few years before the boat construction is begun, due to several current boat projects.

Sorry, I've been rather busy lately and couldn't post this sooner. The boat I'm talking about is not a Stevenson boat, but one of my own design. Anyway, I finaly desided on a loose-footed standing lug rig. But thank anyway for all the input. Jacob

I'm hoping to build a sailboat some time within the next year and I'm tring to deside which rig to use. cat boat.pdf skiff.pdf

All right here's my question, I just acquired a Taser 14' sailboat and I was wondering if any of you have any experience with it, my second question is that I found a strip of some delamination/blistering about 2 1/2' to3'long and about 1"to1 1/2" along the forward port deck, so I desided to fix it by drilling shalo holes were the kevlar is delaminating,drying it out, and injecting epoxy with a large syringe, and what I want to know is whether or not West System epoxy is conpatible with whatever resin is used in the hull constution. thanks

Happy Father's Day.

As I was looking through my collection of WE photos (458), I had an idea. Anyone who wants to posts their favorite photo of their Stevenson designed boat, and if I have any photos of their boat then I will post my favorite photo of their boat. Sound fun?

I was wondering if any one has any ideas on how to have roller furling with a hanked on jib , thank's

I ordered the West system epoxy from Jamestown Distributers yesterday, and I hope to start building by the Fourth of July. gaff cat.pdf

that is looking very nice :thumbsup: I am looking forward to seeing the finished boat, by the way, how are the cannons coming?

Just got this from a friend and thought y'all might like it. 1. George: Condi! Nice to see you. What's happening? Condi: Sir, I have the report here about the new leader of China. George: Great. Lay it on me. Condi: Hu is the new leader of China. George: That's what I want to know. Condi: That's what I'm telling you. George: That's what I'm asking you. Who is the new leader of China? Condi: Yes. George: I mean the fellow's name. Condi: Hu. George: The guy in China. Condi: Hu. George: The new leader of China. Condi: Hu. George: The main man in China! Condi: Hu is leading China. George: Now whaddya' asking me for? Condi: I'm telling you, Hu is leading China. George: Well, I'm asking you. Who is leading China? Condi: That's the man's name. George: That's who's name? Condi: Yes. George: Will you, or will you not, tell me the name of the new leader of China? Condi: Yes, sir. George: Yassir? Yassir Arafat is in China? I thought he's dead in the Middle East. Condi: That's correct. George: Then who is in China? Condi: Yes, sir. George: Yassir is in China? Condi: No, sir. George: Then who is? Condi: Yes, sir. George: Yassir? Condi: No, sir. George: Look Condi. I need to know the name of the new leader of China. Get me the Secretary General of the U.N. on the phone. Condi: Kofi? George: No, thanks. Condi: You want Kofi? George: No. Condi: You don't want Kofi. George: No. But now that you mention it, I could use a glass of milk. And then get me the U.N. Condi: Yes, sir. George: Not Yassir! The guy at the U.N. Condi: Kofi? George: Milk! Will you please make the call? Condi: And call who? George: Who is the guy at the U.N? Condi: Hu is the guy in China. George: Will you stay out of China?! Condi: Yes, sir. George: And stay out of the Middle East! Just get me the guy at the U.N. Condi: Kofi. George: All right! With cream and two sugars. Now get on the phone

Be this the wheel?

Yah, originally I had drawn her with a gaff rig, but I decided that it would be too complicated so I changed it to the sprit rig you see her in now. cat boat.pdf

I hope to build her this summer, what do yall think. skiff.pdf

I found it.

Is this the photo you were talking about?

If that is confusing to anybody than I can change it.

OK, so i've heard all of the good things about the weekender, but I would like to hear the problems you all have had with the Weekender. I would also like to hear any suggestions you all have on the Weekender ,plus I would like any tips, hints,or suggestions you all have. I hope I am not asking too much thanks

You have this great sailing spot. But lately, it has become overrun with Lake Lice (PWCs). They

Who? me, you, or the guy down the street from me who is building a Weekender?

clever :wink:

BRICKLAYER'S ACCIDENT REPORT This is a bricklayer's accident report, which was printed in the newsletter of the Australian equivalent of the Workers' Compensation board. This is a true story. Had this guy died, he'd have received a Darwin Award for sure.... Dear Sir: I am writing in response to your request for additional information in Block 3 of the accident report form. I put "poor planning" as the cause of my accident. You asked for a fuller explanation and I trust the following details will be sufficient. I am a bricklayer by trade. On the day of the accident, I was working alone on the roof of a new six story building. When I completed my work, I found that I had some bricks left over which, when weighed later were found to be slightly in excess of 500 lbs. Rather than carry the bricks down by hand, I decided to lower them in a barrel by using a pulley, which was attached to the side of the building on the sixth floor. Securing the rope at ground level, I went up to the roof, swung the barrel out and loaded the bricks into it. Then I went down and untied the rope, holding it tightly to ensure a slow descent of the bricks. You will note in Block 11 of the accident report form that I weigh 175lbs. Due to my surprise at being jerked off the ground so suddenly, I lost my presence of mind and forgot to let go of the rope. Needless to say, I proceeded at a rapid rate up the side of the building. In the vicinity of the third floor, I met the barrel which was now proceeding downward at an equal, impressive speed. This explained the fractured skull, minor abrasions and the broken collar bone, as listed in section 3 of the accident report form. Slowed only slightly, I continued my rapid ascent, not stopping until the fingers of my right hand were two knuckles deep into the pulley. Fortunately by this time I had regained my presence of mind and was able to hold tightly to the rope, in spite of beginning to experience a great deal of pain. At approximately the same time, however, the barrel of bricks hit the ground and the bottom fell out of the barrel. Now devoid of the weight of the bricks, that barrel weighed approximately 50 lbs. I refer you again to my weight. As you can imagine, I began a rapid descent, down the side of the building. In the vicinity of the third floor, I met the barrel coming up. This accounts for the two fractured ankles, broken tooth and several lacerations of my legs and lower body. Here my luck began to change slightly. The encounter with the barrel seemed to slow me enough to lessen my injuries when I fell into the pile of bricks and fortunately only three vertebrae were cracked. I am sorry to report, however, as I lay there on the pile of bricks, in pain, unable to move, I again lost my composure and presence of mind and let go of the rope and I lay there watching the empty barrel begin its journey back down onto me. This explains the two broken legs. I hope this answers your inquiry."