nsimms

Thanks everyone for the tips. Might try the birdsmouth wooden masts if one piece is preferred. I have liked storing/furling the sail by wrapping around the mast on earlier sprit rigged builds, so I appreciate the utility of that. I am also considering a tabernacle for the main; will have to ask Graham about his design for that. Graham got back to me right away regarding my old plans, and recommended an updated set, as changes have been considerable since '03. Price is very reasonable, so a check will go out tomorrow. Neil

Hey all, Am getting the urge to build a CS20 after holding the plans in hand for the last 7 years. Anybody know if my 2003 plans need updating? Any major changes made to the specs/build over the years? I have an email in to Graham, but am curious as to y'all's opinion. Also, in perusing the plans closely, it occurred to me it wasn't clear if the sectional aluminum masts are intended to remain sectional for storage/stowing, or if they are intended to be made up permanently full length. It would seem to me you could leave them take-apart if you use sleeved or laced sails, but if you put a sail track on the mast I would think it would be pretty tricky to make it take-apart and have the track work properly. Thanks, Neil S.

Hey, ken potts, that would be great! Give me a holler when you're ready to float your boat!

I'm willing to pay quite a bit more than 'materials + $1/hr labor' for a used one...

Lovely boat, lovely shots. I grew up on the river (south of Albany), and miss those mountains on the horizon here in the Piedmont of NC. I'll be up for some boating on the river and island camping on Lake George in August, though, so all is not lost . Neil S.

Looking to buy a CS 17 or CS 20 (preferred), east of the Mississippi (I'm in NC). Would love to build one, but health precludes it... email me at ns@nc.rr.com