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Weekender Plans FAQ

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Frank Hagan

I can’t figure out the dimension for the end of the keel, at station 13. In Figure 2, the dimensions for the end of the keel can be confusing. At station 13, the top nail is located 3 – 3/8″ above the reference line. The bottom nail is located 1/2″ ABOVE the reference line. Got it? Here’s where it gets confusing.The end of the keel is located 5 – 5/8″ past station 13 at the very top edge … Continue reading →

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Wood and Plywood FAQ

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Frank Hagan

I can’t find douglas fir 1 x 12s. What else can I use? The Stevensons hail from the west coast, where Douglas Fir is a plentiful and common boat building wood. But in the other parts of the country (and the world!) builders either pay a premium for Douglas Fir, or simply can’t find it at all. Here’s a list of species builders have used instead of douglas fir: Southern yellow … Continue reading →

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Registering Your Home-Built Boat

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Frank Hagan

Do I have to register my Weekender? It varies by state here in the US. Here is the information on Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Lousiana, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Alabama (Bob Goodman) In Alabama, all you do is call the local marine police division and they will send a man out to check that the boat is, in fact, home built. They will then give you … Continue reading →

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