So Tara was across the Pond seeing the Oysterband and she picked up the plans from our friend Anna. As soon as Tara got home, we had to take a look at the plans, which completely filled Courtney's living room.
That weekend Courtney and his dad (Buster) went over the plans, decided that the whole thing was basically reasonable, and decided where to start. Most of the construction will be in the Wavey Creek Boatyard, a.k.a. Buster's basement shop. Sadly, the first plan review was not recorded for posterity.
Just a couple of days ago, Tara's family got together for Christmas, and a proper Plan Review Panel was convened (see photo). The design met with general approval, which was something of a relief; Bret, Gerry, and Dal have all built boats, so their opinions were important! Left to right are the Plan Review Panel: Tara's brother Bret (Cedar-strip Directorate, Kayak Division), dad Don (Member for Prairie Boatbuilding), uncle Gerry (Commissioner for Plywood Studies), uncle Dal (Director of Sea- & Air-worthiness), Tara, and Courtney.
Next: First steps in construction
1 comment:
Hi,
I am looking to get plans to build a ‘17foot shilling’
How has your build been going. ?
Hoping you can help to point me in the right direction.
Best Brad. : )
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