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Ty Cassedy

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  1. Dave, I have just retired and am finally getting serious about building a small boat. I originally planned to build a Spindrift 11, but would really like something a little easier to get in and out of the back of my pickup truck by myself. Ideally whatever it is would be a good sailor with the ability to paddle (or row) when the wind dies. I expect to sail in the bays and harbors of Puget Sound, so I do not want to go in the water. I expect to sail alone. Suggestions appreciated. Thanks, Ty
  2. I'm interested in building a single person kayak that can be sailed as well as paddled. Has anyone added a sail rig to a B&B kayak or have a recommendation for another design? Appreciate comments. Ty
  3. A question for Action Tiger- Just dumb old Robert: What is the small sailboat/kayak with a sail in the picture with your post? Where can I get info on it? Thanks, Ty
  4. I have been enjoying following threads at this site for years. I have plans for a Coresound 17 and Mandy/Amanda. Since I will be sailing alone a vaste majority of the time I have concluded that either a Spindrift 12 or Amanda is the best choice for me. I expect to start construction when I retire in the next year. I like the hull of the Spindrift and the rig of the Amanda. I had a Sailfish many years ago and really enjoyed the thrill of getting up on a plane; felt like I was going 100 mph although I'm sure it was not more than 10-12. I'm very interested in which boat performs better. When I talked to Graham he had not had a chance to sail one against the other. I also want the boat to be very easy to rig after pulling it out of the back of my pickup truck, and easy to reef out on the water. Ease of constuction is not a major factor; I'm more interested in getting the boat I will be most happy with in the end. Appreciate comments.
  5. Thanks all for your useful comments. Confirms what I was already thinking, that it is worth it to pay the add'l for 1088 from the get go. Ty
  6. In checking plywood sources BS 6566 is considerably cheaper than BS 1088 plywood. Edensaw's brochure says that 1088 is suitable for hull and deck components. It says that 6566 should be used in areas not directly exposed to rain and sea. I also note that the outer faces are 1.3 mm on 1088 and .67 on 6566. At Noah's 1088 is listed as A/B and 6566 is listed as B/BB. Both are listed as 5 ply for 6mm and 9mm thicknesses. I'm trying to get ready to order plywood for a CS 17. Please share insite on what I should use.
  7. Thanks for the great response and insight as to what went into your decisions. Ty
  8. Bob, Really like a lot of the modifications you have made. I already have plans for a CS 17. A few questions: What is the length of the total addition including skirt, and to the transom only? How big is the motor well? What size motor have you installed and what speed do you achieve at full throttle? I live in the Puget Sound area and I think have some of the same desires/concerns as you had (i.e. need to motor when no wind or bucking a significant tide, danger of going in the water because it is cold and you don't last long). But I really like the CS 17 speed and stability characteristics. Thanks for your insites. Ty
  9. I'm getting ready to build a CS 17. I live near Puget Sound and there are many times when there is little or no wind. How much horsepower would it take to get a CS 17 to plane at 15-20 MPH with a moderate load (500 pounds)? I'm interested in thoughts on the feasibility of this. Thanks
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