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Up the creek without paddle now. I have just posted a message about engine size but I have changed my e mail address and I dont know how to change it hear. New address
stephen@walker2017.fsnet.co.uk

I have finished building the FL 14. it is time to put an engine on it in time for the Easter Holidays. The plans state up to 7.5 HP. The price of a new engine that size is too much so I can either buy second hand or buy a smaller new 5 HP. As I know nothing about engines I would rather go for the ne...

In the stitch and glue section it states that it is very important to coat all surfaces with epoxy resin before applying the putty fillet. Do you do this the day before and let it dry or do you build the fillet onto the wet epoxy? If possible can I have an answer soon as it is sunny in Lancashire En...

Thanks for that Paul I would have gone about it the wong way

I am at the stage where I am ready for the first stitching so that I can draw the shape for the bottom of the boat. The ply for the base is 10 mm. Does this mean that I have to stitch the seat frames 10 mm from the bottom of the sides to allow the bottom to sit in. Would I have to allow 20 mm for th...

I have now cut out all the parts for the flat skiff 14. Is there anything to stop me coating all the parts now with epoxy before I stitch it together. I understand that I will have to wet the edges when I come to put in the fillets but does this need to be done on untreated wood?. I have already glu...

At the moment I am building a flat skiff 14. I was fishing in my first boat a V10 in the rain and wondered if it was possible to put a small shelter / cabin on the flat skiff that perhaps covers the bow and front seat. Has anybody tried this or would it upset the balance of the boat. I am going to p...