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    Default Boatbuilding Rookie - questions about PD Goose

    Hi folks,

    I'm considering ordering the plans for the Goose and jumping into the boatbuilding water. I do have a few preliminary questions:

    What is the overall length and width of the Goose?

    How is the mast fabricated, is it difficult?

    What is the feasibility of making/sewing the sails?

    Thanks,

    Ted

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    Welcome aboard Ted. I hope my answers are not too far off the mark because I am not a Goose builder or owner.

    The Goose is a lengthen version of the Puddle Duck class of boats. PDRs are 4 ft wide by 8 ft long. The Goose stretches the length to 12 ft.

    I'm pretty sure the designer Storer would have included the hollow box-section mast design as part of the Goose plans. It's not difficult. It certainly doesn't require special skill other than following instructions.

    Sewing sails is a little more ambitious. If one is handy with a sewing machine it's not too tough. Sailrite sells kits more many different boats, but I don't think the Storer PDGoose is among them. So that would mean cutting the cloth from your own panel designs and that's something that I would not recommend in response to "should I?" I made my sails from scratch. I would do it again. I never asked if that would be wise, I just did it. So to adapt the cliche, if you have to ask... buy.

    Many many many PDRs are based on plastic tarp sails and duct tape. It's not what I would do, but it's not entirely out of character with the Goose.

    Good luck!
    Dave
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    Dave's GIS Chronicles | Dave's Lugs'l Chronicles | Dave's StorerBoat Forum Thread

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    Quote Originally Posted by davlafont View Post
    Welcome aboard Ted. I hope my answers are not too far off the mark because I am not a Goose builder or owner.

    The Goose is a lengthen version of the Puddle Duck class of boats. PDRs are 4 ft wide by 8 ft long. The Goose stretches the length to 12 ft.

    I'm pretty sure the designer Storer would have included the hollow box-section mast design as part of the Goose plans. It's not difficult. It certainly doesn't require special skill other than following instructions.

    Sewing sails is a little more ambitious. If one is handy with a sewing machine it's not too tough. Sailrite sells kits more many different boats, but I don't think the Storer PDGoose is among them. So that would mean cutting the cloth from your own panel designs and that's something that I would not recommend in response to "should I?" I made my sails from scratch. I would do it again. I never asked if that would be wise, I just did it. So to adapt the cliche, if you have to ask... buy.

    Many many many PDRs are based on plastic tarp sails and duct tape. It's not what I would do, but it's not entirely out of character with the Goose.

    Good luck!
    Dave,

    Thanks for your helpful reply. I'm now thinking about the 8' model since I have a 8' X 4' box trailer. I probably will give the sail making a go!

    Do you find generating and replying to a pain? I have to pause two or three seconds after each keystroke or the keystroke is not displayed. I am on about six forums, this forum is the only one where I have that problem!

    Ted

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    Welcome aboard! A couple years ago, i was in a similar place asyou. I ended up making Michael's Oz RV and enjoyed every moment of building it and sailing it. I think one of the key differences to consider is if you want more than one extra person aboard. When I sail with some one else aboard, it is very "social" / close quarters. It does work out to be a very enjoyable time just ghosting around in light wind and chatting. Given Michael's direction on making superior foils and the balanced lug, the boat zips around nicely single handed. I am no expert but it is magical when I can feel it literally lift and slide across the water in 12+ mph wind and I am not sure but I think that might be plaining (even though that may be my imagination, it does zip). That being said, if you need a bit more roo.m, the goose would be in order. For me, I am thrilled with the size, portability, and fun factor. And, I can car top it single handed on my jeep.

    As Rick L told me when I was asking about his experience with these boats, the only mistake you can make is being afraid to get started.

    Oh, one other thing, this boat building thing may lead to more boat building. It is a good and healthy addiction in my book.

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    Quote Originally Posted by twebb01 View Post
    ... I probably will give the sail making a go!
    That's the spirit!

    Click on my Lugs'l Chronicles link wherein I describe how I did it for my GIS. Same process will apply to the OzR/Goose, just a different shape (really, similar shape, different dimensions).

    Sailcut was (is?) freely available. Not the most intuitive, but no programming required. Interpreting the output takes some getting used to. Or see if there's a kit available from Sailrite or others.

    Another lower cost/higher quality alternative is Really Simple Sails, but then you don't get to say, "I made that."
    Dave
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