jhines Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Are there full size patterns included in the plans? I don't see any info on the website about what is included in the plans. I've got wood working experience but I've never built a boat before. I'm thinking of building a Spindrift 10 or 11. I need a winter project quick. I can't tell where the couch ends and my butt begins. Thanks, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Hi John, We have not been supplying full size templates for our smaller boats in order to keep the cost down although we could. Unless you use mylar you can get a lot of variation with changes in humidity. We do supply full size templates on our more complex builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhanchett Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Hi John, I just received my Spindrift Plan package a couple of weeks ago and it is for a beginner boat builder. There aren't any full size drawings of components except knees but there are adequate measurements on the drawings for laying out any part - though some of them may be hard to find. In order:There is a Material list with totals of material types required (nice touch), tool requirement sheet, a general construction guide though this is brief, most of the details are in the drawing sheets. There is a separate hardware list and material source lists. Everyone has assured me that B&B is the most economical source for most of the supplies such as epoxy, hardware, sails, and especially the plywood if you are close enough to pick it up. There are 12 large plans sheets. There is also a DVD with photos showing all construction details. Best of all, the members of this bulletin board have been very helpful and you'll pick up a lot if information here. I am very pleased with the plans and my purchase, Good Luck, Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom the rower Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 John, I have also heard thru the grapevine that the best bet is to purchase all the supplies thru b&b. I am going to take a road trip to North Carolina and buy it all from them. (turns out that we can't get good prices on the good plywood here), plus they know the correct type of aluminum for my masts. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhines Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Thanks for the info. I'll order the plans and get started! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokeyhydro Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 You need to find a good batten. I have used 1/2" CPVC pipe but now I use thin strips of cypress and/or white ash left over from various table saw adventures while ripping chines and sheer strips. I also use a handful of awla. I loft the "points" and then whack awls in place to bend the batten around and then draw the curve AKA cut line. Make sure you match each side by sanding or trimming with a plane to get matched pairs = very important on a stitch & glue rig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Jones Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 John, I have also heard thru the grapevine that the best bet is to purchase all the supplies thru b&b. I am going to take a road trip to North Carolina and buy it all from them. (turns out that we can't get good prices on the good plywood here), plus they know the correct type of aluminum for my masts. Tom Besides- they are just plain good folks to get to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Jones Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 You need to find a good batten. I have used 1/2" CPVC pipe but now I use thin strips of cypress and/or white ash left over from various table saw adventures while ripping chines and sheer strips. I also use a handful of awla. I loft the "points" and then whack awls in place to bend the batten around and then draw the curve AKA cut line. Make sure you match each side by sanding or trimming with a plane to get matched pairs = very important on a stitch & glue rig. What's an AWLA? I use finishing nails- makes smaller holes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecgossett Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 B&B had the best prices on parts and epoxy.. For aluminum just because of shipping cost, Amazon.com wound up having best price when I couldn't get two of the three sizes locally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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