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Leon: Awesome link. I will study up and then follow Jaques´ advice. I don´t know anyone who sails, so I will try to get invited aboard. I will also get "dummies for Sailing" , if there is such a thing. I like that series for beginning to learn new tricks. Thank you gents.

Thank you for the responses. The Caravelle looks very nice. I like the alternative use with a small motor and bimini to escape the sweltering Texas sun. This would be very good for fishing. Could you recommend a good book that would help a beginner to learn the basics of sailing, especially related ...

After spending time on the water this past weekend, with my wife and 2 daughters in the cheap canoe, I realized how nice it was to move along without the drone of a motor. It was very relaxing. Except for the paddling part. (Espescially since my wifes paddle spends more time laying accross her lap, ...

The circular saw is fine for the curves on the Canoe. I used a 7" circular saw, and didn´t worry about blade depth. The curves are very gentle.

Just keep in mind that it is a flat bottom boat, and the ride up front will be much rougher than towards the rear.

Since my canoe was a trial boat for learning, I tried latex and learned I don´t like it. The outside is completely painted. The interior is primed on the bottom only. Any suggestions about the best/easiest way to remove it. I´m not sure if I can use laquer thinner over the epoxy. Sanding it is an op...