andya

That time of year. It took me most of the weekend winterize ladydel my weekender. Now it's going to be mostly the vacationer that will get the attention.I was just wondering witch is cheaper (gas stoves , dc powered coolers ,light ect or installing power inverter to my dc batteries that charge on solar to run ac electric stove,lights, coolers ,ect. Have any of you found a decent spot to install a bilge pump. andrew

WOW what a couple of great idea's. Just got back from out of town for the week and sure was happy with the info. As soon as I am done winterizing my weekender I am going to continue working on the vacationer. I value you input so dont be shy.

Thanks. I appreciate your input . I am going to go ahead with the extra four inches. My e-mail address is andrewarseneau@hot mail.com ,I am anxious to get to plan corrections. Yesterday I Took my weekender out for the season but before doing so I took her for a spin.On the bay of chaleur here in New Brunswick conditions change quickly on the water and I got a good tossing about by mother nature herself. I don't remember the last time I got scared to that level.I enjoy a good adrenalin rush as much as the next fellow but let me tell you I sure was glad to touch land without losing my boat.My hat goes off to the Stevenson for her design cause she took some pretty fierce waves. andy

Thanks Brian, what modifications besides having the boom higher is necessary.ex door opening,port frames I'm having trouble visualizing the look thanks andy

Hi everyone Building my second boat from Stevenson's projects.Loved my weekender but started working on the vacationer for longer camping trips. How high can I safely bring up the height in the cabin and is it even necessary . andya

what kind of boat have you built. Up here small sailboats are not popular. we have a great bay to sail in but the weather can change so fast that most boats are built bigger with the motors to match.I had a 48lb electric motor on my weekender but had to get rescued a few times so i'm looking for something a little stonger . andy

3 years now since I built my weekender .Now working on the vacationer. the vacationer sailed well and for someone who's only experience on water was in a canoe I was quite surprised how easy it is the handle. take your time building ,its a wonderful project and take lots of pictures andya