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  1. Well I re-read the book yesterday and I practiced some lofting of the 2ft frame on some posterboard I have laying around. My question on lofting is looking at the example and the book and pictures other have posted, the stringers seem to stand proud of the frame. On my practice lofting I left mine flush with the frames, though I haven't rounded them out yet. I am using measurements from the book of 1x5/8ths for the keel and first stringer. Then 5/8th inch square for the 2nd and 3rd. And finally 1.5x5/8ths for the gunwale and inwale. What size rub strips are people using around the top sides? How much wood should I plan for the floor? I have found a friend not too far from me who has a good wood source. So I'd like to sure that I order enough and not have to go back a dozen times as its still a good trip to his place and back Thanks for the help -mike
  2. I'll keep looking on that front, a trailer is definitely in the future plans, just trying to keep the initial cost down to keep the wife happier. :-) I'm not sure that she's convinced that I can do this yet. That's kinda what I thought, it's been a bit since I read the book, which I got last year. I plan on rereading it soon and before I put any wood together. The only two real things that I've done is made up my mind on what I am building and I think I've got a source for Baltic birch. I will keep that in mind. The only real issue is many of the put in and out places I have gone to are a bit rocky. I didn't do a lot of scraping to my Tupperware, but I am more conscious about it now that I am thinking about a skin boat. I plan on mostly lakes and easy paddling but there is a lake I like to fish that the only way to get to is a stream... Nothing white water but it gets a bit shallow. I'm pretty sure most of the time I'll be able to get out of the boat and walk (albeit maybe a wet walk) where things get a little close for comfort. I think I saw somewhere that you expected 4" draft at 300 lbs? That should be fine for 90% of my usage... Maybe I'm just being a little bit paranoid I'm not sure which post it was I saw someone talking about them in a stonefly but it wasn't very descriptive, I'm still doing a lot of search and reading, I'll add that to my search list and see what pops up. No clue, but a Google search would give you the answer I am sure. Thanks, I drive a lot for work in the area, and just something I happened to notice. I'll walk over to the dmv or call a buddy with the coast Guard before I hit the water. Just trying to make sure that I don't forget anything :-D Thank you for your answers.
  3. Hello all. My name is Mike,I live in northern lower Michigan, and I am aspiring to build a stonefly. I've built a few boats before, but let's just say everything about them was wrong... So I bought Mr kudzu's book because the first time I saw the stonefly I knew that it was what I wanted. I've looked around and just keep coming back to it, I think it's time to set forth and start building. OK so that's my introduction, here's the questions. I have two little kids (3 & 4 yr old) my last sot Tupperware they sat in my lap, I'm assuming that they could do the same with the stonefly. But I'm not really sure when to start transitioning them into their own boat... At this point I will already be building two (one for me one for the wife), if I need a third I'll probably have to look at getting some type of trailer. Are there any good plans for cheap trailering options? I've found some places for local wood, mostly fir pine some birch and oak but wasn't to impressed with the quality. I can get cedar from the local box store, and wonder if I could use that or should I order something else that I can get delivered (I see WRC mentioned a bit) . Trying to keep costs down where possible without sacrificing the quality. I don't have a lot of tools so getting it as close to finished size is also a priority. I want to put on some rub strips, since we have some shallow lakes and rivers that I plan on traveling with the craft. How much do you cover with the strips? I suppose that I could always do a composite strip if necessary but trying to stay away from chemicals as much as possible. Float bags, are they needed in the stonefly? I think I saw a post or two about them. If so what is the purpose and where do you put them? Lastly, registration. I see about a 50/50 split on canoes with registration #s up here, does anyone know at what point they have to be registered in Michigan? I've never registered any of my old Tupperware... Never thought to ask about it. OK, I know that's a lot so I think I'll start there. Thank you in advance for your help. And thank you Mr kudzu for the beautiful designs and sharing your knowledge.
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