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Thanks guys,

I'm coughing my way through it!

At the moment i am suffering from a very stubborn virus. Lost my voice and constantly over 38 Celsius. When it is over i will continue building and keep you posted.

Finally, after six years and 3 models in different scales, I started with my V12. I like the lines and look of the V12 very much, but she is a bit too small to me, so I decided to enlarge the boat lengthwise with 10 %. I started a week ago and already I have something in my shop that looks like a bo...

Jacques, Each year we have a "Gondola" event (Gondelvaart) on the river that runs through our village. The musicband, of which I'm a member, always participates. We always have to look for an outboard powered platform, in order to be able to place 40 musicians and their instruments. Not an...

I would go for a V14 or V15. I really like the lines of the V12 and I've read several times questions about a larger V12.
I certainly will buy the plans for a V14 / V15 !

Berend, Here is a couple things you might want to consider: ...............To check this you could tank test your scale model loaded with scale weight to find out where the center of gravity is located........... Second, even though it’s not as neat looking, you could use a side mount console and...

I will be in A'dam next month and already reserved an hotel room in Monnikendam, one of my preferred little harbors. Jacques, Hope you’ll enjoy your stay in Amsterdam / Monnickendam. At the moment it’s a bit drowsy over here but the forecasts are that it will improve, so the sights will be good...

It has been said before, but this is why I like this Forum so much. You guys (and girls?) don’t go over my ideas contemptuously, but you really want to help. Thanks for that! Jacques, thanks for your clear and extensive answer. Indeed I mixed up the FL12 and the FS12. It is a misunderstanding howe...

Thank you all for you response so far. It’s very learning and will help me to make a decision what to do. To answer a few questions: •Of course, choosing for a model which is better suitable for the modifications, or already is designed with them, is the best option. For that, the FS 17 would be...

Nice job, JBO.
Looks like your kid is having good fun too!
It will take me some time, before I can splash my V12.
Lots of fun on the water.