I'm looking for local boat builders, (clubs, school groups, etc.), who can
help get a novice started in wooden boat building. I went to a wooden boat
building show in October and was greatly impressed. I live in the Myrtle
Beach area.

I'd like that information for my area also, Kitchener Ontario.
thanx.

On Thu, 18 Mar 2004 15:20:47 GMT, "Newshound"
wrote:

I'm looking for local boat builders, (clubs, school groups, etc.), who can
help get a novice started in wooden boat building. I went to a wooden boat
building show in October and was greatly impressed. I live in the Myrtle
Beach area.

I have a how to tutorial going on my website:

http://jem.e-boat.net/Tutorial.php

It's one of a few different ways to building a boat. Maybe that'll help
get things rolling for you.

--
Matt Langenfeld
JEM Watercraft
http://jem.e-boat.net/


Newshound wrote:
I'm looking for local boat builders, (clubs, school groups, etc.), who can
help get a novice started in wooden boat building. I went to a wooden boat
building show in October and was greatly impressed. I live in the Myrtle
Beach area.



Matt Langenfeld
JEM Watercraft
http://jem.e-boat.net/

Thanks Matt. Very informative website. I had no idea that "stitch and
glue" meant literally stitch and glue. I thought it was a euphemism for
some fancy nautical technique. I think this is something I can accomplish.
I have a 'store bought' canoe, otherwise I'd look into building one of
yours. Thanks again.

"Matt Langenfeld" wrote in message
k.net...
I have a how to tutorial going on my website:

http://jem.e-boat.net/Tutorial.php

It's one of a few different ways to building a boat. Maybe that'll help
get things rolling for you.

--
Matt Langenfeld
JEM Watercraft
http://jem.e-boat.net/


Newshound wrote:
I'm looking for local boat builders, (clubs, school groups, etc.), who
can
help get a novice started in wooden boat building. I went to a wooden
boat
building show in October and was greatly impressed. I live in the
Myrtle
Beach area.





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Matt Langenfeld
JEM Watercraft
http://jem.e-boat.net/

"Newshound" wrote in message ...
I'm looking for local boat builders, (clubs, school groups, etc.), who can
help get a novice started in wooden boat building. I went to a wooden boat
building show in October and was greatly impressed. I live in the Myrtle
Beach area.

Really, with the technology, materials, and printed material
available, as well as groups like this, there is no reason that an
average person should need a boat school, really.

If you want to build a traditional lapstrake boat, start with "The
Dory Book" by John Gardner. If you want to build a S+T, start with
"Build the New Instant Boats" by Dynamite Payson at instantboats.com
for smaller boats, or that grouchy old Jaques at Bateau.com for a
larger boat. Both have information, plans, help available, adequate
for any beginner to have a successful first build. I also sell a
couple of boat plans but they are not designed to "teach" the methods
as those noted above, my plans more just define the parts and building
order.

There are many other options, but these are the easiest in my opinion.
Note for full disclosure, Dynamite Payson and InstantBoats.com are
clients of my "real" business, not directly related to boating. I make
no commissions or benefits for reccomending his books and plans here,
or anywhere else.

All of this said, you will get a lot from a school that you may never
get from a book or newsgroup, really depends on your priorities. I am
just suggesting an alternative.. at least I am not hawking a pram or 5
meter planing sailboat to a guy looking for a rowboat...
Scotty, The Backyard Renegade
http://www.smallboats.com