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Texas.. even worse.. especially this year.

I have done that same thing rawley2.. more for heat though.

I ordered mine on a Friday and they were on my desk the next tuesday.

priority mail.

I ordered my plywood last friday.. I will see when I hear about that.

I thought everyone in Florida had air conditioning in their garages.

thanks for the quick reply Jacques.

this little weight doesn't really bother me..

thanks again.

another question..

the web shoes no 1/2 in on the 6566.

what will I run into by substituting 3/4? besides weight... I am sure 3/8 would be to thin..maybe not..

the bottom, transom, and bow frame will be what it effects..

thanks

thanks guys.. good info..

the 6566 keeps me away from fir...

good Idea tim on the location. I am sure there are several members close by. Probably a great resource. I am thinking I will pick this up pretty quick. This will be a great boat to gain some skills ... and patience. I am all for saving a buck... but I would like to get a few sheets of Okoume just to...

thanks Ralph..

I guess with as small as the D15 is 20% of the weight could make a difference... I might mix it up and see the difference for myself...

First.. thanks to all the wonderful people here from the admin to the troublemakers.. what a great site... very addictive.. I have the plans for a D15 and now need to order the wood.. and get the epoxy before my Discount voucher expires... LOL From what I have read Meranti 1088 will be fine and even...

I have been following you on your D15...nice job... let us know anything you wish you would have or have not done. like where to put gas tank, batteries, stuff like that...maybe add a hatch... I guess I am really asking how stables do you feel in it and how much weight do you think you can safely ca...

thank you very much sir..