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The rudder does swing up, but I see your point. Will pony up for the plans and have a look.
Thanks.

Well, I've been looking for a long time for a boat to build that would suit me. I think I've found it.
I haven't bought the plans yet but it seems to tick all my boxes.
Easy to build (5 panel...

Celtic Tatoos??!!?

Hi Peter,
I've just realised you built the lovely 5 strake Campion apple!
It looks beautiful!
In the Finnish Raid, which was faster? I think your boat?
Any more pics? I've seen it on Tom's site. ...

Hi Peter,
Is that the 17' version? Does it plane?
Thanks, Brad.

A Manual of Yacht and Boat Sailing. I found this in my boat related googling and thought some of you may be interested in this seminal text....

There was a post on woodenboat forum regarding a garage sale in Brisbane that had Paketi plans and sails for a project that didn't happen.( dad died)
I've spoken to the son Michael ( nice bloke )...

Thanks Jeff, good advice, it probably isn't glassed as I don't think it's been put together with epoxy. I didn't really want to sand it all, but a lot of the varnish is just flaking off anyway and...

Hi Everyone, So I've finally stopped dreaming about other boats to build and have decided on fixing up this one. I want to do it as cheaply as possible and just get out there and sail. Sorry the...

It's got me goin' too! As a yawl perhaps? Gee he designs great boats- there are about 5 on his site that I like.

Here is a link to a thread about Keith Callaghan and his racing dinghy designs I thought some of you may find interesting.
Central buoyancy to aid in righting the boat.
And a clinker plywood modern...

What Ted2 said!

That's some beautiful timber!

Yes, that's the photo I mean. Doesn't it look great!
Thanks for looking Mr Denman.
And your Snapper boat is fantastic! I'm amazed you can still get huon pine- wouldn't it be cheaper to build it in...

Anyone got any pictures of David Payne's Paketi?
I emailed him and he doesn't have any (other than the ones on his site) although he was most generous in sending me a study plan for free!
That...

Hi Par!
I was hoping you would post on this!
That is great stuff. You have really cleared up all those points for me.
Now I fully understand the carvel process, and everything else.
Once again, ...

Hi Darce!
Thankyou so much for your in depth reply!
Very much appreciated.
Kind Regards,
Brad.

Hi Everyone, I wonder if you could clear up some things for me.

a) How are the widths of carvel planks determined? % of length? % of thickness? I have read quite a bit but can't seem to find this....

Hi Micheal,
Thanks for your thorough appraisal!
Funny you mentioned the laser dying- I thought that probably would happen but didn't think I needed it anyway!
Reckon I will get one!
Thanks, Brad.

Any thoughts on the Taurus table saw on sale at aldi on thurs for $179?
72mm cutting height at 90deg, 45deg motor rotation & cross fence tiltable +/- 45deg. It has a 1 year warranty. 24 & 48 tooth...

Hi Woodeneye, whoops, that was probably the day I urged you to take your brother to the lake. Sorry about your thumb.
Regards, Brad.

Hi Woodeneye, I drive past all the time & come home and say to my wife
"there was no one out there!" I don't think she believes me. I'm glad you got to show it to your brother. For anyone who...

Thanks Micheal, I think I will go with the paper plans- I don't have to open the computer etc all the time. Bit of an analog kind of bloke!
Regards, Brad.

Hi Folks, I will order my plans for the GIS tomorrow and was thinking to get the paper plans because I think I've read somewhere that they come with an instruction book( I can take it to work to...

Thankyou for that explanation gentlemen, that has really cleared things up.
Well, since last post a lot has happened.
I've bought a boat. I went to see one & BOUHGT THE FIRST BOAT I SAW!!! HEE...

Thanks Pah, will look out for it.

Hi Micheal, thanks for your input. Yeah its definitely gotta be ply- I'm not up for the steamed frames etc yet! Or the solid wood.
The building is important for...

Hi James, I mean Catboats- the US single hull boats, not catamarans.
Have sailed them and they are fun, but not the do everything boat I'm trying to find. I know that is impossible- but I'm trying...

Hi James, thanks for your ideas.
I really want a dingy- all open with some storage space.
Would prob be just me on longer treks. Also less building and materials & weight.,
Would love one of...

Wow! 1st reply from Pah! Honoured. Thanks for your advice. It is the Navigator I'm looking at 15', but yes the GIS is tempting. Like the idea of very thorough plans. not sure about sleeping on it ....

Hi Everyone! Total newbie here. Still in dream phase!
I'm trying to work out which boat to build. I,m really taken with the Goat Island Skiff, but the more research I do the more i think the...