I've got the plans and have the parts for the strong back cut. However, I have been doing some searching on this site and not finding many posts that relate to the Freedom 17' 9". I am curious if many people have built this design, and if they are happy with it. I'm not having second thoughts or anything, I am just a little disappointed there are not many pictures or posts about this particular build.
Is this a new style or something?
If you have built, paddled, seen or heard anything, I would love to hear any comments (Good or bad) you may have about the Freedom 17'-9"
Thanks,
POTC!
Freedom 17' 9"- Am I alone?
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Hi
You are not alone.
Mine is almost done.
All I need to do now is attach outer gunwales, varnish the hull, and install the seats and thwarts.
It should hit the water this spring.
Mine took a long time to build (3 years). Many things contributed to extending the build such as: a wife, 4 kids, and my wanting to make thing boat absolutely perfect (which of course won't happen).
I went all out on this boat: inlay in the bow, accent strip, hidden hardware, caned seats, the works.
I don't expect my boat to be light, because my trim is all maple, and my decks (maple, lacewood and cherry) are kind of on the big side. But she is a beauty. The lines on this boat are awesome. I absolutely do not regret my choice. But this is not a tiny boat ... its BIG.
I'll post some new pictures soon.
You are not alone.
Mine is almost done.
All I need to do now is attach outer gunwales, varnish the hull, and install the seats and thwarts.
It should hit the water this spring.
Mine took a long time to build (3 years). Many things contributed to extending the build such as: a wife, 4 kids, and my wanting to make thing boat absolutely perfect (which of course won't happen).
I went all out on this boat: inlay in the bow, accent strip, hidden hardware, caned seats, the works.
I don't expect my boat to be light, because my trim is all maple, and my decks (maple, lacewood and cherry) are kind of on the big side. But she is a beauty. The lines on this boat are awesome. I absolutely do not regret my choice. But this is not a tiny boat ... its BIG.
I'll post some new pictures soon.
Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. - Scott Adams
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Hello Bruce in N.Z. ! !
We've been saving a spot for you. I just started my 17 although it's not the 17'9" that the original poster was looking for. I will be doing things only slightly different than the average bear. Specifically I'll use rolling bevel again and I will omit the outer stem but use the inside stems. Just cuz.
I'll post pics every once in a while. GLad you made it. Do a search on the forum here you might find other builders on the Freedom 17 who have some very good photos on theri webpages.
See ya round.
We've been saving a spot for you. I just started my 17 although it's not the 17'9" that the original poster was looking for. I will be doing things only slightly different than the average bear. Specifically I'll use rolling bevel again and I will omit the outer stem but use the inside stems. Just cuz.
I'll post pics every once in a while. GLad you made it. Do a search on the forum here you might find other builders on the Freedom 17 who have some very good photos on theri webpages.
See ya round.
Tim Eastman
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