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First attempt at making a steel boat, the Goliath-Pt 5

Posted by Dan Hennis on Dec 21st 2020

You can read Part One of this blog here Part Two is here Part Three is here Part Four is here November 23, 2020 OK all, it has been some time since the last update, but there have been … read more

First attempt at making a steel boat, the Goliath-Pt 4

Posted by Dan Hennis on Jan 21st 2019

You can read Part One of this blog here Part Two is here Part Three is here 15 December, 2018- Wow, time seems to fly these days. Since … read more

First attempt at making a steel boat, the Goliath-Pt 3

Posted by Dan Hennis on Jul 5th 2018

You can read Part One of this blog here Part Two is here To read the newest post of June 29, 2018 click here Feb. 2, 2018 - Installed the fantail deck edge angle. … read more

Comparative Weights of Plywood, Aluminum and Steel

Posted by Glen Witt on Sep 14th 2017

We are frequently asked if a design can be built in some other material than that noted. Any of our plans intended for planking with sheet material are designed to be a segment of a cylinder or a cone … read more

Union Jack - A Hobby That Got Out of Control

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Aug 14th 2015

Glen-L's Union Jack design Glen-L's original design The following article is taken from Practical Boat Owner and is linked to their site below. For plans & patterns to build your own … read more