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I'm unable to find the location for the Center Console in the FS14 plans. I could've sworn that I read somewhere in the forums that the location is specified in the plans. I'd appreciate it if someone could link me to a post that does specify them. I think the thread you're looking for is here . Us...

Bill, thanks for the post. Do you feel that you were better off building something smaller (the FL14) first? Or would you rather have just started with the FS17? I've been looking through past FS17 builds and starting to wonder if the hull might end up too heavy to safely tow. KRE for example (in th...

Tom and Joel, thanks for the feedback. I have the OB15 in my little spreadsheet of build specs and it looks like it has similar materials costs but is a little smaller and maybe a quicker build than the FS17. Would both models built with a console and gunwales weigh around 500 lbs.? Even if I'm a li...

Hello all, I've been lurking on and off for a couple of months now. I have all sorts of discombobulated thoughts about what I'd like to do for my first boat and could use some input. I'd like to build something small enough to tow comfortably but big enough to be fun/useful for a couple of years. Th...