Freedom 18?

hairymick · Post by **hairymick** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 4:25 pm

Billy,

Lee tells ya true mate.

Welcome to my world!

re a sail rig on a flat bottom boat - definately need a lee board of some sort for directional stability on anything but down wind.

V bottom boat a little better but a rudder is a very definate advantage.

Merlin · Post by **Merlin** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:38 pm

Lee,

Yes, I do believe that. I've built one S&G dinghy, and have 3 sets of plans for 16 to 19 foot powered boats.

As soon as I can get the new garage straightened up....

I'm going with the Lakers anyway, just thought I'd ask.

Billy[/img]

Post by **jem** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 6:52 pm

Umm.... if it's a recreational / light touring model you're after... you might want to check with me before you place the order. There might be SOMETHING else you'd want to consider.

Merlin · Post by **Merlin** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 11:57 pm

Matt,

Okay, I'm open to suggestions. I like the looks of the Lakers, but if you've got something else in mind, I'd be more than interested.

Should I email you?

Thanks,
Billy

Post by **jem** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 6:47 am

It's a another Rec-Touring yak I'm working on. A little difficult than the Laker.

Merlin · Post by **Merlin** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 8:15 pm

Matt,

I'm interested. Have a few honey-do's to accomplish, but if I hurry, maybe I'll be ready when you have the design finished. I'll try to finish things up, and maybe I can do the proto if the design fits what i want?

Thanks,
Billy

LEE SCHNEIDERMANN · Post by **LEE SCHNEIDERMANN** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:38 am

jem wrote:It's a another Rec-Touring yak I'm working on. A little difficult than the Laker.

You're gettin too used those royalty payments Matt!
I can see now where this is going to end up.

"Cedar Rapids man found babbling incoherently as he spends his last retirement check on one more boat plan"

What have I gotten myself into?

Lee

Merlin · Post by **Merlin** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:20 pm

Lee,

So, it's not just me that has this problem! Doesn't matter what it is, I'd rather build it than buy it, if at all possible.

Some of my projects even actually get finished. Once in a while.

Matt, any hint at the new design?

Billy

Post by **jem** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 9:39 pm

Hint?

Ok... it's a boat.

Merlin · Post by **Merlin** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 9:19 pm

I'm glad you cleared that up! I can see it in my mind now.

Billy

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Freedom 18?

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