Scarfing Rubrails
The Weekender is simple to build. In the basic plans, the only essential tools you need are a circular saw, jig saw, power screwdriver and a few miscellaneous hand tools. No difficult, exotic or fancy woodworking skills required. That’s a good thing! That being said, several builders have found it difficult to find stock long [...]
Weekender Plans FAQ
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 [...]
Wood and Plywood FAQ
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 [...]
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