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I am bound to give some points to the other side of the plank/frame vs S&G construction although I like both in certain cases. My first boats over 50 years ago had no frames although S&G had not been developed yet. S&G got its start in Norway in the late 1950's in the form of plywood racing boats built in an open basket type female mold. The joins were made with fiberglass and polyester resin. Not ideal resin but,...

I've written about the joys of yacht ownership on many occasions. It's a shame there's no way to do more specific searches, for some of the more colorful ones, such as this one MIA found. Yes, my balls were hammered flat years ago, I'm basically numb to it now and no I don't mind you quoiting me.

Commuter Boats: I really appreciate your thoughts. You raise some issues that I would like to explore. There is another 2670 for sale with a 1995 4cyl Volvo engine. From what you are saying, this would help the center of gravity a little. Having a sailing background, I appreciate the value of a heavy keel, what would you suggest? How could it be attached without perforating the hull with keel bolts. Something like a 2" x 3" X...

You have forgotten to tell him NOT to flush the amount of money he will need for his divorce!

I'm watching these oooold movies currently, where their way of settling things was by hacking off body parts or by using brute force, those balls with spikes on a chain. What a blood thirsty bunch and they called it civilization back then already... The effectiveness of a small ball peen hammer is directly in relationship with the thickness of the individual's skull. In some cases it would only irritate or lead to a bad mood rather...

The only "on line" reference I've ever seen to the Puffin was on this site, but I can't find it now. Even googled it, and nothing comes up. This design appeared in Mr. Rabl's book "Boat Building In Your Own Back Yard" - my issue is the 2nd edition and was printed in 1989. It's an 18' express cruiser for outboard power, reverse sheer, plywood over oak frames. The Bateau Classic 17 is...

P.S. Do arneson drives have the same bellows vulnerability?

Quote: Originally Posted by Tad See....... http://www.tadroberts.ca/services/ne...llow-cedar.php Don't be shy TAD. She is gorgeous

"You cannot go on the sea with only one motor. Lakes (we call them dams) you can if you have another way of propulsion." Not trying to be argumentative but many boats routinely work in pretty bad weather with a single screw. The bayliner in question is no fishboat of course but a well found single isn't out of the question.

Ah, interesting. Sounds like Volvo has a leg up on Mercruiser in more than just reliability. Thanks for the link. I'm going to have to see how hard it is to design an engine compartment on a small boat to be sealed... obviously it'll have to be removable on at least three sides in order to do maintenance, since it can't be big enough to fit a person inside without taking up half the boat. I'm liking the idea more and more...