There is a design in that book named TitMouse.
The boat looks quite ugly on paper but I saw one in the water and it is a
pretty boat IF you like old fashioned designs and accept less performance
than a modern design.
Don't forget to cover with linseed oil (first cold press only) after
caulking with moss and tar because modern materials like epoxy don't work .
.. .

Just teasing the epoxy critics . . .

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Jacques
http://www.bateau.com


"Freddie Richard" wrote in message
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Yes that is the book, my questions are not specific. I'm just looking for
some personal experiences with both to make my decision by.

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Thank You,
Freddie L. Richard


"William R. Watt" wrote in message
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"John Smith" ) writes:

Hello,
I've always wanted to build a boat and have decided to start with
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one from a book by a man last named Rahl, I don't have it with me.
I've
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possibly "Boatbuilding in Your Own Backyard" by S S Rabl (1958)?

worked with both wood and steal extensively and I am drawn towards
wood.
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If I were going to build with steal (metal) I would only need a few
new
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tools though. I'm just looking for personal experiences, mainly with
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the Hull.

any specific questions?

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