BadPig

Cutting out the insides. I'll trim to the line on the bandsaw or else with a sanding drum. Still undecided. I bought a 5X5 sheet of Baltic Birch but had a foot ripped off one edge so I could fit it in my vehicle. This section is going to present a challenge or two.I started sawing around the coaming section until I was running into the base. Then I set 2X4s under the birch to get clearance for the blade and support the cutoff when it separates. View from the end of the workpiece. I decided NOT to cut out the centers of the coaming rings until I get the outside edges trimmed to the line. I can always cut out the centers later I haven't discovered yet how to unbreak stuff.

Here's the base I'm working off of to cut the frames and coaming out. I cut holes in it to give me more clamping options. Getting the frames out. Here's where the holes in my table are coming in handy. I think I'm going to end up needing more clamps. The holes end up being useful for more than just clamping.

I like your idea although it might be easier to "just" add another section to the forum and have a topic for each model. Builders could then submit a reply containing the pertinent information. I'd definitely contribute once I get going on my own pair Short Shots.

sounds good. Thanks for the clarification.

Thanks for the quick and informative reply Jeff. I have a friend who has a round hull boat and its noticeably easier to get and keep it moving. Well you don't have to push a sale for those two. The designs of the boats pretty well sold themselves. I just gotta get the $$$ and decide which one I want to do first. One more question. when you buy a second boat license do you get two sets of frame prints or do you just have to cut one set of frames and use them as a template?

I'm 6'2' and go between 220 and 240 with size 12 feet. I'm wondering if the Curlew is going to be able to fit me. In case its not.... I currently use a Tsunami 145 but am looking for something that fits a bit tighter and is more responsive. It needs to be quicker/faster than a 65 lb. donkey barge. It needs to be able to handle conditions on Lake Michigan. Cargo space is not a real consideration. I plan to use it in some local river races but they're nowhere near Olympic caliber. I'm comfortable with edging to get it round when I have to avoid obstacles on the river. I really like the looks of the Firefly and Short Shot but was hoping to save a bit of cash by building my first one from the free plans in the Fuselage Frame boats book. So basically I was wondering given the items above if Curlew is likely to fit my size/needs and if not will Poco Barta? Or are one of your other boats likely to be a better fit? Thanks in advance and I hope you can make sense of my rambling.