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[mhoffman]

Almost done with the current one and I'm searching for the next...
I'd like to build a very traditional lapstrake, solid wood planked skiff, sort of. I'd like to try one with no plywood, no glass, no cpes. Cut copper clinched or roved fasteners, that kind of thing. (Sorry guys, I want to try just one "old school" boat...) Garaged, so it will see moisture cycles.
I'm thinking 12-16ft, rowable, small (10-20 hp)outboard, no sails, shallow draft for tidal marsh for cast netting (so it needs a pretty good beam for stability), and fishing. Not a totally flat bottom- will see some light chop crossing the sound, but something I can get in real shallow water.
I have looked at various plans, including Gardner, and WB design book, but nothing has jumper out at me yet. Any ideas? :rolleyes:
Thanks ahead of time-
Matt

[Matt Middleton]

Here's something by Paul Gartside:

http://www.gartsideboats.com/catpow.php#mackenzie

He may also have something else that fits your requirements that's not listed on his site. Just shoot him an email.

Good luck!
Matt Middleton

[Matt J.]

Hey Matt(s). :rolleyes: couldn't resist.

I just bought Chapelle's "American Small Sailing Craft" and find it has loads of small coastal boats which interest me. Perhaps they'd interest you as well.There are 100 boats in there, and fair enough detail so an ambitious person could build from the available information.

I'm looking at a Chesapeake Crab Skiff, about the same size range, and find the book gives lots of details about traditional American (east)coastal boats.

Good luck, and keep us informed,
Matt

[jlapratt]

Matt the first,

Look in Edwin Monk's small boat plans. There are lines for several small traditonal boats. One in particular interest is the 16' Fisherman. Can be rowed or use low horsepower OB. Traditional plank on frame with slightly rounded bilge. I think it is a great first "traditonal" boat to build and would be perfect to get away from all the googe. Complete line plans and offsets are included.

Good luck,
Jeff

[mhoffman]

Good heavens- I think all of the "Matt's" have responded!
I'll look around and see if I can't find a copy of Monk's book- I have one but I did not notice the design mentioned.
I am about done with the current project- been working on it for about two years, give or take, and I mentioned to SWMBO the other day I was thining about the next project; she did not speak to me the rest of the day. Does that mean I'm being obsessive? :confused:
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[jlapratt]

Matt the first,

I wouldn't worry about being obsessive, I'd just work on my tact. :D

For clarification, that was Monk's How to Build Wooden Boats With 16 Small Boat Plans.

Jeff

[mhoffman]

Jeff-
I found my copy of Monk's book- there are three small outboard/rowers in it- but they are all carvel planked. I'd really like to try carvel. I have some vg bald cypress boards- 16"x15"x 5/4, with nary a knot in any of them. I have a friend who pulled a couple of monster trees out of the swamp on his property that were felled at the turn of the century (the 1900 one). Thought they would make some nice panking finished bright.
As to delivery- I was trying to get SWMBO excited about a boat she could feel comfortable taking out occasionally and selling it as a short project- the current project is a 22ft runabout that I have been married to for the last two years or so. Thought I was taking the right approach... :rolleyes:
Thanks for the input-
Matt