New Canoe Building Plans

Greetings builders. We're pleased to announce our latest set of canoe building plans: The Iroquois.

 

http://www.jemwatercraft.com/proddetail.php?prod=Iroquois

GLASS

I'm about to order the glass for the windows in JEZEBEL. I intend to use laminated safety glass with a bronze tint to reduce glare. Does any one know of any standards as to the required thickness relative to the size of the glass? My bigest is 33 x 38 and the smallest is 12 x 22. I've read the ABYC standards which don't say anything.

 

CB

SHELLBACK

ozzyrall,

 

Welcome to the group. I have plans and intend to build the same boat and use it as a tender. Did you buy the kit or build from scratch? Any hints or words of advice? Could you post some pictures?

 

Thanks for the help,

 

CB

 

 

 

Sam Devlin - egret

Hi,

  I'm new to the group...  I am currently building Devlin's egret design.  Was wandering if anyone else has built this boat,  if so just looking for finished pictures other than the ones on Devlins site to give me some inspirations as how to finish the boat...

 

I posted my progress of the egret in the photo album pg 1 if anyones interested.

 

Thanks

Ronnie

Irwin 27 basic design

 

Does anyone have an idea if there is a free or cheap source for data on the Irwin 27.  I  am specifically looking for the design lines - I like the basic shape and proportions - not really interested in specifics as to interiors, steering, etc.

 

Andy

Under Construction

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Pics of boats under construction.

20 -24 ft sloop - Questions

Hey everyone, I am getting a real bug to start construction on a small yacht for weekend cruising.   I am looking at something in the 20 to 24 ft range and am still shopping for designs.  My questions (just the beginning) include:

 

- I am looking at plywood strip planking - any good books out there?

 

- Can I put compound bends in this form of planking in the area at the curve of           the bilge.

 

- Has anyone cold-molded the hull this way, using glass and epoxy as in sandwich construction?

 

- Alternatively, I have considered glued-up plywood frames on a solid wood keel and stem.

 

- Has anyone used lead shot for keel construction?   I have heard of using cement, sand, and boiler punchings (1:1:5) to mold a keel with.  I would be interested in hearing if anyone has tried this.  I would also contemplate a combination fixed and swing keel combination to assist with trailering.

 

Thanks, Andy

 

p.s.  I just took the tarp off of the 16 ft'er and am anxious to begin decking and spar making this spring.  Looking for a launch date of mid-July...

Catspaw Dinghy

Here is some pictures of the Catspaw that I'm working on.  Plans from Woodenboat Publications.

 

This will get a centerboard, and sail rig.  65 Sq ft sprit sail. 

 

This has an white oak keel, white oak transom, white oak ribs, white cedar planking.  It will be tranditionally caulked, no glue or epoxy.

 

 

-John

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Baby Boat

Here is the "Baby Tender" from Jordan Wooden Boats (.com)

 

The Captain is Ashley.

 

-John

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