doug357 Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 I was transferring loftings to paper when I found a descrepency in one of the lofting numbers. In the book: Fuselage Frame Boats A guide to Building Skin Kayaks and Canoes by S. Jeff Horton on page 60 the lofting numbers should be gettting larger as the frames progress and smaller towards the stern. At the 5'6" frame the numbers are small. They should be bigger than the frame at the 3'4" station. Now I have to do some figuring to get the next set of numbers. Any thoughts? I have included a pic of the page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Tiger Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 I still can't help, but be patient. Help is coming! Peace, Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abyssdncr Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Looks like the 5'6" station is showing inches and the rest are in mm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 My reply didn't show up! Yes, I think that you have a copy of the book where the metric and Imperial numbers got mixed up.  Look toward the back and there is a web address where I posted corrections for some of the earlier printings. That should be listed with corrections. I can't remember the address. If you can't find it, send me an email and I get you the corrections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug357 Posted August 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 ok, Tried to email but did not accept the adress. Did not find update material. Thanks, Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug357 Posted August 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 just finished my Greenland style SOF Kayak. A very tippy design. Am considering tearing it apart and starting over with a flatter, fatter and wider body. Balance isn't that great at my age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 I just scanned and emailed you the corrected section. Web past isn't there for some reason. Will have to look into that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug357 Posted August 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 Thank you much. This will be a winter project for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Tiger Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 Yea! The system works! Have fun on your build. Post lots of pics. Peace, Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug357 Posted August 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 email must not have gone through. Â doug357@q.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 Resent but I would check you junk mail. I attached and image. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug357 Posted August 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 Let me ask you this Jeff. I want a very stable Kayak plan big enuff for a guy like me, 6'4" @ 212lbs. Would the Poco Barta do that for me or would you recommend a different design? Not looking for a race boat but a cruiser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug357 Posted August 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 no email yet. Are the numbers in the book in mm or cm or what? Is there a way I can change them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Tiger Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Multiplying the numbers by 25 gives numbers that look to line up. It has been suggested already an imperial/metric swap. Did you check this out? Even NASA has transposed numbers, and measurement systems before. Peace, Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abyssdncr Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Let me ask you this Jeff. I want a very stable Kayak plan big enuff for a guy like me, 6'4" @ 212lbs. Would the Poco Barta do that for me or would you recommend a different design? Not looking for a race boat but a cruiser. I'm 6'5" and 215 and find even the FreeB plenty comfy. If stability is a prime consideration, I might pick something wider than 23"... Sounds like you're looking for a Vardo. FWIW, being on the verge of finishing my 5th SOF boat in about as many months, Jeff's plans are totally worth it over building from lofts. I wouldn't say that about just anyone's or everyone's plans, but without hesitation on Jeff's plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug357 Posted August 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Thanks Abyss. Vardo sounds nice and the money for the plans doesn't bother me. Should make for a nice winter project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Not sure why you are not getting my emails but I am working on the getting the web page back up this morning.   Let me ask you this Jeff. I want a very stable Kayak plan big enuff for a guy like me, 6'4" @ 212lbs. Would the Poco Barta do that for me or would you recommend a different design? Not looking for a race boat but a cruiser.  Any of them will fit you just fine. I always send people to this page to start with. http://www.kudzucraft.com/web/which-boat-should-i-build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 http://www.kudzucraft.com/web/correction-and-revisions  Done and back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Tiger Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Yep. Just unit swap. Multiply by 25 and all the numbers jive. Yea! The system works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug357 Posted August 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Woot! Got them Jeff. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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