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by Cascadie
Sat Aug 15, 2009 12:50 pm
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: D5 weight in 4mm?
Replies: 64
Views: 11244

Re: D5 weight in 4mm?

Just a follow-up to the shortening of the oars - worked like a charm! Rowing is far easier now. We now return you to your normally scheduled broadcast.
by Cascadie
Mon Aug 10, 2009 11:24 am
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: Pluggin along with the FL12
Replies: 35
Views: 9695

Re: Pluggin along with the FL12

I haven't read anywhere that you deviated from the plans, so I'll reiterate what many have said here: "Don't overbuild". Flex is ok, and remember you'll be standing in the boat when it's on the water, spreading that load differently than just up on your stands. I actually underbuilt my D5 ...
by Cascadie
Sat Aug 01, 2009 5:57 pm
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: My FS14
Replies: 13
Views: 8074

Re: My FS14

Very nice setting! A beautiful place to stop for lunch, congratulations on your project.
by Cascadie
Mon Jul 27, 2009 1:20 pm
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: Another Cracker GF12
Replies: 324
Views: 37337

Re: Another Cracker GF12

While boatbuilding in Maui, the yard where we worked was in the middle of the cane fields. The frames were 3 feet apart and there were stringers over the frames, which were then double diagonally planked. I'd have to get inside during planking to shim some stringers from time to time, but it was als...
by Cascadie
Sun Jul 26, 2009 4:13 pm
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: D5 weight in 4mm?
Replies: 64
Views: 11244

Re: D5 weight in 4mm?

Yes, for sure. So I'm going to row it around for a bit more and make absolutely sure before I make any decision. I'm actually getting the hang of rowing it now, so I'm hesitating. I took it out on Friday afternoon and fished East Lake here in Oregon. I caught about five little Rainbow trout and one ...
by Cascadie
Fri Jul 24, 2009 12:38 pm
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: D5 weight in 4mm?
Replies: 64
Views: 11244

Re: D5 weight in 4mm?

I like the oars, but I need to find out if they are a little too long for the boat. It feels like I need to keep my hands really low in order to keep them from hitting the water, and they seem pretty far down in the water on each stroke. I don't remember if I mentioned it, but I made them 1.75"...
by Cascadie
Thu Jul 23, 2009 11:48 pm
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: D5 weight in 4mm?
Replies: 64
Views: 11244

Re: D5 weight in 4mm?

Well, I'm extremely satisfied. There are a few things I'll probably change, like the oar locks need to move aft just a bit. Other than that, I think she sits very nicely in the water, and she rows very well. She's so light in the water I just can't believe it, like a little leaf. http://photos-h.ak....
by Cascadie
Thu Jul 23, 2009 6:59 pm
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: D5 weight in 4mm?
Replies: 64
Views: 11244

Re: D5 weight in 4mm?

That's an EXCELLENT idea! I'm going to do just that! Final weight... 46-47 pounds! Success!!! http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs132.snc1/5654_1114622103509_1165627574_30304066_5228966_n.jpg http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs152.snc1/5654_1114622183511_1165627574_30304068_28...
by Cascadie
Thu Jul 23, 2009 6:15 pm
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: D5 weight in 4mm?
Replies: 64
Views: 11244

Re: D5 weight in 4mm?

One little photo in the front yard, I'm heading up to the lake in about an hour. http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs132.snc1/5654_1114599902954_1165627574_30303985_2418650_n.jpg I'm going to cut a 8" hole in the forward seat frame to stow the anchor and line. I still have to weigh it!
by Cascadie
Wed Jul 22, 2009 9:36 pm
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: D5 weight in 4mm?
Replies: 64
Views: 11244

Re: D5 weight in 4mm?

Well I got it all done! A coat of spar varnish on the oars, and the oar locks were waiting on the stairs when I got back from the shop. The heat let up a bit today, but it was still a plenty sweaty job! Thanks everyone for the kind words. I will celebrate him with a little toast, and I'll get a phot...