Paul356 Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 The pix of the original Stars I've seen looked like gaff rigs but apparently were gunters. This is from the Wikipedia article Starboard cited: "Stars were originally rigged with a large, low-aspect-ratio gunter mainsail and jib, which was replaced by a short bermuda rig in 1921, before the current tall bermuda sail plan was adopted in 1930." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Oh! Thanks for setting me straight on that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted March 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Doggone---Paul has done gone and caught us in another mistake. We'd better do our homework better before we ruin our reputations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 It was Paul's gaffe on my gaff comment. At least they saw the light, and switched to bermudan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted March 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 I just received the patterns today. Still have a few things to finish before I can start. As soon as I can, I'll post some pics. Hang in there y'all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 Where you buying your plywood? Don was talking about buying a few sheets from those guys in G-ville. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted March 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Don, I already have my plywood. The canoe will be built from 4mm Okoume. It has to be able to bend easily, so thicker panels may not work. I don't think Greenville has 4mm. Also, some panels bend easier that others depending on how thick the inner plys are. I'd like to see what they sell "in person". I bought some of the wrong kind of 4mm once, and it would not take the bend required on a canoe. Graham carries both types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Tiger Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 How many sheets go into the little bugger, Chick? Peace, Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Mine took two sheets, Robert. But it's inly a 13 footer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted March 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Robert, I dunno yet. I gotta lay the patterns out on some actual plywood and see. Lotsa "life" been goin' on to keep me from getting started. Another few days. Don, I'd forgotten how purty your canoe is. I was just thinking about how all of this got started. I'm so thankful to be part of the B&B gang. And it all started from meeting Graham at a Beaufort boat show, then going to a paddle event. So many years of enjoyment building an using these wonderful boats! Messing about... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Tiger Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Haha. Life. Just curious is all. Gosh, it'll be a long while before I even consider starting another boat.:) Finishing a kayak I'm going to give away (just paint), finishing my dumb boat off, then the Core Sound I bought needs finishing, and then the wife's Sneakeasy we got needs rehabbed. Whew. Now I'm tired. I need to go lay down.:) Peace, Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted April 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 So, we're finally getting started. Well, at least it's the beginning of the beginning of getting started. Finally finished my kitchen job for Miss Debbie, built the new box turtle pen, hacked down the Winter's yard growth, caught up on our children's ministry stuff for church, got summer Breeze about ready for the Southern Appalachian Messabout, etc., etc., etc.,..... Heck, now I'm too pooped do do anything! And between Miss Debbie Saturday stuff and Sunday church stuff, it'll be Monday before I can get started cutting boat stuff out. Guess I'll just roll the paper pattern out and see if I can get a couple of pictures for y'all. Just to prove that this dang thing is really gonna happen. And maybe I can get the building cradle started before Miss Debbie calls for dinner---I mean supper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 Get crackin' on that motor canoe, and bring 'er to the messabout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted April 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 Sorry Don. Won't be ready. Dang it! But hopefully, soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted April 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Not much to report. Between getting ready for our messabout and other stuff, all I've accomplished is finishing the building cradle. Well, actually, i also had a mess of garage clean-up/move around to get to my plywood stock. Now I'll begin cutting the actual canoe parts. Hang with me, we'll get together again in a few days. Probably after our messabout this weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennieG Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 Chick- i love going on this forum when you have a new boat need and plan! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexaco Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 This vessel reminds me a lot of Atkin's 14' Pixie, albeit narrower and lighter. http://www.atkinboatplans.com/Oar/Pixie.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 I see that! But it will be a lot lighter, given the type of construction. Chick-- is is built with 4mm or 6mm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted April 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 Don, 4mm. The hull parts are marked out and cut now, along with the three temporary bulkheads. I'll be designing the interior arrangement as the build progresses. Here are a few pictures. Using an awl to mark through the pattern into the plywood. A spline is used to "connect the dots" and draw the line to cut to. Two pieces of ply are stacked together and cut together. The joints are glass taped together. Port and starboard side and bottoms are stacked together with plastic sheets between to keep the poxy from sticking them together. Plenty of weights and clamps to hold it all together. That's about all I have time for before this weekend's messabout. Summer Breeze and I hope to see some of y'all there. Next week we'll get together and wire the parts together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 Great- 4mm will ensure that it will be as light as possible. It's a shame tonhave to poke holes in our expensive plans, but that's the deal. See you this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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