Boat Builder Central

Getting close to paint stage on my brother in laws. Much sanding still to do and just got a digital camera. Will post some pics after the 4th.

After completing the FL14 I decided to attempt a SD11 for my now brother in law. I have some confusion with the plans. I am having trouble with the side panel dimensions. Looking at the construction and plates drawning 95/2 I have a nesting diagram for side panels with no measurements. At the top of...

Ok I know absolutely nothing about sailing. My future brother in law, loves sailing. So. Now that the FL14 is about ready to move to her new home. She is going to my father. I have been charged with building a small sailboat for the soon to be newlyweds. Not complaining it gives me an excuse to spen...

Sorry I did not update this as progress went. Launched her last weekend for a little pink salmon fishing on the snohomish river. The inside still needed to be painted. But all in all it was a very successful launch and a fun day on the water. Will post pics after next weekend. Had to much fun to rem...

Saw your Harbor Master 19 Miss Anne in the June issue of WoodenBoat magazine in the launching section.

Ooops posted this in the wrong place.

Finally getting around to posting. Started my FL14 last week of April. Currently doing the inside seems. Using Meranti BS1088 wood from Edensaw Lumber. Hydrotek I think its called. Doing some things like Mike Adams. This boat is for my dad and he wanted a gunwale on the inside. 3 inch wide. Was plan...

Well for a first project I think I am sold on the FL14. I will also be using my first boat in the rivers a lot, mostly the Snohomish and Skagit. After much thought and remember how fun (sarcasim) it was in the river in our old 17 footer. I think a smaller 14 footer like the FL14 will work much bette...

First of all thank you both for your responses. You have given me a lot to think about. Paul I am sorry for the post an the e-mail. I started writing the e-mail and decided "Hey I should post that so other Puget Sounders can see it". I ment to delete the e-mail not send it. Ever since I st...

I noticed that you live in Edmonds Washington on the Bateau.com boards. I am considering building the V12 and I am wondering how she handles in the Sound on your average day. When I say average day you and I know how windy and rainy it can be. Currently we are using an old 1968 17 footer Pacific Mar...