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IMG_1792.jpg Finally got a legitimate trailer underneath the MI12. (Yes, my tow vehicle is a Prius. :lol: ) I think I've resolved my rowing geometry problems with a 2 inch wooden riser from ash to match rubrails and oarlocks with a long-shaft and half-inch spacer. Still need to do a bit of testing,...

Jacques,
Thanks. It's a big relief to hear you say that I will likely only need to raise the oars 2 inches to get them into the comfort zone.
That should be a pretty easy fix.
I'll try new hardware first, and if that doesn't work will make some risers out of leftover ash.

Thanks!!

Thanks, Jeff.
Any suggestions on the rowing problem?

Thanks, everyone.

I should add that the oars are 7.5 footers, which was suggested for the boat. I bought them from Sawyer.

Hi Everyone, I launched my MI12 today. It's a beautiful boat, and, thank goodness, it floated! Overall, I'm satisfied. But I felt cramped rowing. My legs were sort of getting in the way, even when I stretched them out straight, and the geometry feels off. Maybe the pic of me rowing can help you see ...

Thanks for the kind words everyone. I'm not sure what the boat weighs. It feels about as heavy as a standard aluminum canoe. It feels pretty light, but still sturdy. I think the plans said it would come in between 65 and 85 pounds. Mine is probably on the top end of that because I used ash for seats...

I’ve used meranti and it is so easy to plane and work with. The cheap stuff, on the other hand, is a headache. It’s too hard, the voids catch on tool edges, it looks bad, doesn’t take paint as well.
Go for the good stuff.

Thanks, Glossie!

Here is an update. I’m very satisfied.
So close to launching. Just needs varnish on the woodwork, hardware and a touch up where a moth landed in wet paint.

Chine version. The lines don't really show up well right now with the fiberglass and epoxy. I'm hoping they pop once I get paint on.