sprindrift question

[High Altitude]

Hi,

I am interested in building a 11' nested spindrift. I want to be able to put it in my truck and go sail some local reservoirs. This would be a spur of the moment type of thing, don't want to deal with a trailer etc...

How many sheets of plywood and how many gallons of epoxy does it take to build the 11N?

About how many hours does it take to build one?

Out of curiousity, how much performance do you lose with the nested model vs non nested?

Thanks

[Garry]

If I recall correctly, the plans for the 11N call for 3 sheets of plywood. However, this does not include an extra sheet for the seats since that design is up to you; so you will need four sheets.

Since you plan to load the parts in a pickup, keep the seat structure to the minimum to reduce the weight. I added seat structure to mine which can make it a little more of a handful. It is still manageable though.

I doubt if there is any detectable difference in the performance of the nesting version. I did spend a little extra time to fill in the mating corners after they were rounded for taping.

You can see more detail at: http://www.pbase.com/sailrosita/expedition_dinghy

I had the boat out sailing recently with my wife. There was plenty of room and stability that made tacking and jibing easily handled. It is a sweet sailing boat!

PS - You might also consider a rooftop (or pickup rack) way to carry a one-piece dinghy. I have seen a clever device that you could build to load the boat on the roof. If you are interested and someone else can't find it, I will see if I can find it. If I did not want a nesting version to load on deck, I would probably stick with the one-piece design.

[High Altitude]

I definitely would prefer the NON nesting version for the seating arrangement but I am thinking that I won't be able to carry it by myself. With the nesting version I can carry one piece at a time etc.......

Maybe building the 10' model is a good compromise to get the weight down some.........

Can you sail 2 adults in the 10' model?

[Terry Dunn]

I have a spindrift 10. I have sailed in it with two adults but it is crowded. My s10 is fir plywood with fiberglass inside and out which makes it very heavy. I considered car topping but ended up buying a used trailer. The boat works great on the trailer. Very easy to launch and retrieve.

I learned from my S10 building experience and built my CS 20 primarily in okoume. My S10 hasn't been in the water since I built my CS 20. Even when I go out by myself I take the CS 20.

I need to break out the S10 this summer to get my granddaughter started sailing.

Where are you located? I am at somewhat high altitude. I assume "High Altitude" means high altitude.

[High Altitude]

Hi Terry,

I am located in Evergreen, CO.

Where are you?

Is there any where in CO to buy marine plywood?

Sean

[Terry Dunn]

Hi Sean,

I am in Aurora.

Marine Plywood is a problem here. I ordered mine from Edensaw for my CS20. I used Doug Fir 2 by stock ripped for framing. There is a guy that bought the bleacher seats from Denver West high when the seats were redone. I used that for my CS20 gunwhale. Not cheap but nice wood. I would have used that for all the framing but I was pretty much done with the boat when discovered his wood. He might have some left. You probably only need one board for a spindrift.

If you want to see an S10 that has never been faired or painted and a CS20 that has never been faired that has a clear urethane finish, send me a private message. Perhaps we can get together for a sail.

I am not a craftsman at all but my boats do float.