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I was thinking about building the FL12 for someone, but I'm leaning now toward the Nutshell 7 so he could use it as a true dinghy for his sailboat. He's a big guy (6'3" 300 lbs.), so I'm wondering about the rocker of the Nutshell and its stability. In my PK 78 he's VERY wobbly - I was just wond...

Hey all, My father in law and I built a PK 78 a few years ago for sailing. He's a bigger guy (6'3" 300 lbs.) so that boat is not very friendly for him. While he's on vacation this summer I'd like to build him a rowboat. I'm looking at the Flat Skiff 12 and wondered: Is this THE easiest bateau.c...

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Jacques,

Can the RB 16 be built with the helm forward?

Jason

Hey all. I want to build a sail hull (less than 8 ft. in length) to use as a yard planter, kind of like a tipped over whiskey barrel. I'll cobble together something like the Nutshell 7 (freehand) but my question was more general. Putting in ribs but no seats, would small knees be strong enough to ma...

Please post more pics as you go!!! I am eager to see your progress, as I will be starting a RB 16 in March. (I'm just getting to the rigging on my PK 78, and will post my own pics as son as I'm done).

Jason

Would it be possible to reinforce the mount locations for the tie down straps and use a bridle instead of a ski-pylon?

Thanks. I've spent quite a lot of time looking and this boat is the only one close to what I want. I'll keep looking.

I am in the early planning stages of a boat which I will be beginning in March 2013. I really like the look of the OB19, but I wondered if I could have some help with a layout change. With just the study plans I can't ask a more specific question, but I envision something very similar to Leif's Rose...