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- Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:51 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Canoe feels tippy to novice
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2630
Cottage Cruiser Stability
Hi, I also own a cottage cruiser so I know the feeling your describing. Here are a few things that have helped us. Add more weight if you can. Thow in some extra gear or a cooler. You never mentioned the weight of the paddlers. My wife and I have a combined weight of about 350#, in high wind or wave...
- Wed Jul 09, 2008 8:45 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Has anyone shortened a Rob Roy?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1317
Has anyone shortened a Rob Roy?
Hi all,
I have been thinking about a smaller solo boat for my wife. I have contemplated trying to shorten a Rob Roy by a foot by removing station 7 or 8. I'm wondering if anyone else has tried this.
Regards,
Ryan
I have been thinking about a smaller solo boat for my wife. I have contemplated trying to shorten a Rob Roy by a foot by removing station 7 or 8. I'm wondering if anyone else has tried this.
Regards,
Ryan
- Wed Jul 09, 2008 8:42 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Finally finished my Cottage Crusier!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4854
Cottage Cruiser
Very nice indeed!
- Tue May 06, 2008 8:00 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Cottage Cruiser Ready For Launch
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3305
Thanks for the kind words. Greg- The hull is made from western red cedar, which started life a 5/4 decking from Menards. The decks and accent stripe are made of Walnut with the deck having a basswood stripe. The gunnels are Northern White Ash and the seats, thwart, and yoke are Black Cherry. Regards...
- Sat May 03, 2008 5:58 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Cottage Cruiser Ready For Launch
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3305
Cottage Cruiser Ready For Launch
Hi All, I just wanted to take a minute and share a picture of my Cottage Cruiser and take everyone who offered advice and encouragement on this project. This site is an asset to builders of all stripes and I appreciate the opportunity to learm from the members on this board. Regards, Ryan http://www...
- Tue Apr 08, 2008 5:18 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Pitfalls of using thin outwales?
- Replies: 4
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- Mon Apr 07, 2008 6:08 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Pitfalls of using thin outwales?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1926
Pitfalls of using thin outwales?
Hi all, I'm contemplating putting thin outwales on my Cottage Cruiser, the full size 3/4 X 3/4 ash looks a little clunky. I'm wondering if other than the obvious ,that it will not turn away much water, if I'm missing some pitfalls? Also, how effective are the outwales at turning away water in actual...
- Sun Apr 15, 2007 7:02 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Number of strips to the football?
- Replies: 2
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- Sat Apr 14, 2007 7:44 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Number of strips to the football?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1089
Number of strips to the football?
Hi all, I just finished putting the bead and cove on most of my lumber. I have 48 edge grain strips and 15 flat grain strips plus a whole lot of less than full length pieces. I would like to know approx how many strips it takes to get to the football . If I can get there with the 48 strips I have en...