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Archive for September, 2008
Free Boat Plans
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read comments (2)Do you canoe back upstream to your vehichle?
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I am planning on buying my first canoe very soon and I have some odd questions.
Once you paddle downstream, how do you get back to the car?
If I have in registered in Ohio can I still take it to other states?
What are the best buys for the money?
Where are the best places to go for day trips in Ohio? Surrounding states?
Thanks in advance!!!
The river process you speak of is the shuttle. There are many ways to accomplish the shuttle. In some area, an outfitter will do this for a fee or it will be included with a canoe or kayak rental. It's also common to meet up with other folks and agree to take a car to the end, agreeing tha that car will in turn take someone back to the beginning. I've also driven a bike down to the take out so one person can bike back to the car.
If you have a group with more than one car, you can of course do your own shuttle.
Check online for more rivers online. I know there is a book of Ohio rivers as well.
Generally speaking, most states have registration reciprocities with other states, so as long as you have a valid registration sticker you are probalby okay. The big problem occurs when you are in a state with no registration, but take your canoe to a state that requires registration.
As far as materials and kinds: I'd go with Kevlar for canoe expeditions where I need to portage the canoe, for white water or bumpy creeks I'd go with a plastic such as Royalex. I think aluminum canoes can represent some of the best values around. Taken care of they will outlast plastics and can be purchased used at great deals. Grummans and Alumacrafts are a few good aluminum boats. Some dings, etc are fine – some things to check are: any broken or fractured ribs or keel. A sprung keel (big bend) and see if either the stern or bow compartment are holding water.
In our program we use plastic canoes and I recently swtiched from Old Town to wenonah, mostly for reasons of customer service. Both make great canoes. Stay away from coleman canoes. For kevlar, I'd probably select Wenonah or Bell.
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Building a sailboat?
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Hello! I'm wondering if anyones ever built from scratch a small sailboat before.
I'm looking to build a small boat to hold 2 people and that I could use as a sailboat and sometimes take the mast out and use it with oars or a small engine.
Anyone know of any free plans or anything?
I built a 14' Blue Jay. It is a 1-design centerboard plywood sloop that was popular in the 60' and 70's. I bought the plans from Sparkman and Stephens. It was designed for amateur construction, and was relatively easy to build and sail. Also, Glen-L has some designs that would be suitable. The plans aren't free, but not that expensive. Also getting the full size patterns will make the build easier, and save a lot of lofting work.
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can you build your own boat and legally drive it?
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I've wanted to build my own boat for a long time now. I've read some books on how to do it and I think I can the only thing that i've never been able to find is can you build a boat and legally drive it in the ocean? I currently have my own sail boat and that has to be registered and I have insurance I just don't know if that's something I need to have or not. But could I build a boat and some how get a VIN number for it or something or would building my own boat be a waste of time because I wouldn't be able to use it …. assuming it floated when I put it in the water lol. I live in california any one know how to register a hand made boat?
Build your boat. Go to the DMV when it is finished and apply for registration. In CA all boats require a registration card, proof of insurance, and a hull number with a valid sticker affixed.
Just fill out the form and indicate "home built" in the Manufacturers section. They may require a visual inspection of the boat, but when I built mine it was not required.
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I want to try to build a non-toxic boat. I am hoping to use canvas and laminate it over a positive mold using a non-chemical resin. Problem is:
I don't know if there are any, and all the boating companies are looking at me funny when I ask. Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks.
Four come to mind. One is pine pitch, which was used by the American Indians to seal seams on birch bark canoes (sewn with tree rootlets.) Another is chicle, the chewy stuff from South America that chewing gum is made of. A third is natural latex, also from South America. The fourth is natural latex of a different species (but it should work pretty much the same), found in dandelions and goldenrod.
My suggestion is to contact turpentine manufacturers. Turps are made from the destructive distillation of pine, and there should be some waste left over. They can tell you whether it is sticky or gummy enough to be used as a sealant.
Oh, and I almost forgot: linseed oil. It hardens in the sunlight (some people say it polymerizes.) I know it can be used to preserve wood, like tool handles, and seal the pores in thin, fine linen or coarse paper to make into kites. I don't know whether it would be waterproof. I suppose you could get some and test it. Linseed oil can be found in many hardware stores and art supply stores.
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http://www.howstuffworks.com
it has more related thing and demo video for view
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what is considered a long life for a marine diesel?
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Speaking in hours? I am planning on buying a sailboat used,
and see the hours listed on the diesel engine but really don't know what is considered a lot of use or little ? am I looking at replacement after 5000 hrs?
It all depends on how the engine was used and maintained. There are normal items that need to be replaced yearly like the raw water pump or maybe the belts, but the engine in a sailboat is very under stressed compared to a power boat. My friend has over 15000 hours on his diesel in his sailboat. I own a power boat with diesels and would be happy to see 2000 hrs. I ran patrol boats in the USCG with over 5000 hrs without a rebuild, just routine maintenance. It could not hurt to get an engine survey to judge the condition of the engine.
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How do I tie down a canoe?
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I have a Ford Ranger (a small truck) and I am planning on buying a 17' canoe. I was wondering if anyone knows of a good diagram or description of how I should go about tying it down so I can haul it around to the rivers and lakes and such. I'd prefer that it doesn't fly off when I'm on the highway. Thanks a bunch! Peace!
Easiest and cheapest? I use a framework made of metal fencing posts that fits down into the back end of the bed, and comes up to the level of the roof. That way, the canoe rides level, and just needs a tie down on the front, and you strap the rear end to your rear support. A thick blanket prevents scratches from the canoe riding on top of the truck.
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I have a small budget and am not too thrilled about trailing the boat each time I use it. Do you know if there are mooring slots available around Charleston? I have no idea of the price and this is a big factor for me. In case I have to trail the sailboat, is there road legislation that I have to follow?
Thanks for your answers!
Alot cheaper to trailer than pay dock fees.
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how do i build a wooden boat?
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I need to build a boat that can float and can hold a person that weighs 125 lbs. using only the supplies listed: 10 pieces of 1"x8' plywood, wood glue, large pieces of construction paper, and water resistant paint. Has anyone ever done this before, or does anyone have any good ideas? It cannot be a raft, it must be a boat and the person must be able to row themselves across a pool without sinking.
Oh Goodness… we did this back in the mid 70's… there is a Boy-Scout canoe/kayak design but I don't have the drawings !!
The difference: we also had canvas and staples. It basically took 3 pieces of 1'x8' plywood to make the bottom with 4 inch strips running along the joints… they were glued, stapled, and covered with canvas.
The top was built the same way, but with a whole cut in the center to allow the boater to sit.
The two parts were joined with canvas, and they spread apart with two "bulkwarks"
I wish I could explain better !! I'll post and search for the drawings.
EDIT: Here is a link to the kayak I was describing: http://www.kayak2go.com/
Here is another example: http://www.glen-l.com/designs/canu-row/kidyak.html
GOOD LUCK
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