Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Needs Pictures Needs Pictures:  0
Picture(s) thanks Picture(s) thanks:  0
Results 1 to 6 of 6
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    'Delaide, Australia
    Age
    65
    Posts
    8,138

    Default Storer Oars (the free plan) - the length for width of boats.

    I have noticed a few people saying that they are "not happy" with me (not here!!!) and my free oars.

    They say the oars are too long for their boats.

    The webpage that you download from says explicitly just how wide the boat has to be - 4ft 6ins to 5ft (and a little beyond maybe).

    So if you make the oars and they are too long ...

    Best wishes
    Michael.

  2. # ADS
    Google Adsense Advertisement
    Join Date
    Always
    Location
    Advertising world
    Age
    2010
    Posts
    Many





     
  3. #2
    Join Date
    Nov 2003
    Location
    Australia and France
    Posts
    8,175

    Default

    Perhaps you should offer some free instructions on how to make their boat wider, so the oars will fit?

    P

  4. #3
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    'Delaide, Australia
    Age
    65
    Posts
    8,138

    Default

    I think that is something even the most novice builder can manage without instructions from a professional!

    By the way ... "professional" doesn't mean that the advice is better than anyone else's - it just means that it is paid for.

    I often diatribe about "professionalism" which is a word used mostly advertising prose of little substance.

    It is a bit like "Loyalty" those that lecture about it usually don't plan to offer it in return. If they offered it first they would never have to talk about it.

    Either you do the job right or well enough or not - Amateur or Professional.

    MIK

  5. #4
    Join Date
    Nov 2003
    Location
    Australia and France
    Posts
    8,175

    Default

    Now see there's the difference between you and me.

    When I speak of a "Professional", it's to differentiate him from a tradesman.

    P

  6. #5
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    Aberfoyle Park SA
    Age
    63
    Posts
    1,787

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Boatmik View Post
    I think that is something even the most novice builder can manage without instructions from a professional!
    just saw it end to end down the middle & glass in a widening panel. Of course !

    Quote Originally Posted by Boatmik View Post
    By the way ... "professional" doesn't mean that the advice is better than anyone else's - it just means that it is paid for.
    I often diatribe about "professionalism" which is a word used mostly advertising prose of little substance.
    It is a bit like "Loyalty" those that lecture about it usually don't plan to offer it in return. If they offered it first they would never have to talk about it.
    Either you do the job right or well enough or not - Amateur or Professional.
    MIK
    If you ever get bored & feel the need for a "robust discussion" about this MIK, just mosey on over to a volunteer fire-fighter list, especially one being actively trolled by full-timers such as at SAfirefighter.com. I fully agree with you, but then I'm a vollie FF working for a corporation that lectures about loyalty. I may be a little biassed...
    cheers

  7. #6
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    'Delaide, Australia
    Age
    65
    Posts
    8,138

    Default

    B.O.A.T

    I am sure your knowledge about that area exceeds that of many "Professional"s

    )

    MIK

Similar Threads

  1. Duckflat Wooden Boats - Classic Boats and fittings auction
    By Boatmik in forum MISC BOAT RELATED STUFF
    Replies: 30
    Last Post: 16th July 2012, 12:58 PM
  2. Storer Paddles (the free plan ones) and wood in Slovenia
    By Theodor in forum Michael Storer Wooden Boat Plans
    Replies: 15
    Last Post: 7th July 2008, 08:31 PM
  3. what timber for oars?
    By Knotaclue in forum BOAT RESOURCES / PRODUCT SEARCH
    Replies: 9
    Last Post: 15th January 2008, 09:32 PM
  4. Replies: 1
    Last Post: 22nd April 2007, 05:29 PM
  5. Orful oars
    By 46150 in forum BOAT BUILDING / REPAIRING
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 29th December 2005, 04:04 PM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •