"Vance:  Don't worry it will clear up- like we said in Wyoming- clear up to your a$$. Ask AJ and the boys  about the show in Jackson on May 25- bring a parka. Good Luck"

"Richard:  Call the  George Kirby Jr. Paint Co.  163 Mt Vernon St., New Bedford, MA 02740 Tel 508 -997-9008   kirbypaint.com This business has been in the same family since 1846 and all they do is make marine paint. …"

"Great story Roger- brings back memories of dumping a canoe in the Green River."

"Dave Z is right on getting a good layout.  A small (home made) bevel gage is good for the job.  A stiff backedJapanes pull saw- used for cutting dovetails is not "flexible" and should work . You are building a boat- not the space…"

"CJ:  I can see no reason why you  can"t build a 16" boat outside.  You might have problems when you get to the finishing stage.  Painting and varnishing on a windy day is not the best idea.  If you will…"

"Bill: Not having the plan, the #4 rib dosen't tell us much.  Usually  the oarlocks are about 10 to 12 inches from the front of the rowers seat- atleast this works for me on skiffs and peapods.  Try a "dry" fit at the…"

"I have witnessed something similar- a guy launching a 20' center  console with a 175hp outboard and the buddy drops the line as it shoots off the trailer- and they forgot to put the plug in!  Strong swimming saved the day. Jack…"

"Rick:  Great looking paint jobs.  What have you used to cover the bed of the trailer? Well organized shop- looks like mine. Keep us posted after maiden voyage."

"Jason:  No problem whatever.  This is how Jason Cajune makes his famous curved transoms- laminates 1/4 sheets to get 3/4"   I made a 3/4" bottom on a 17x56 Tracy O'Brien laminating  1/2" and …"

"Ben:  Silicon Bronze ringshank nails might work.  They come in 3/4" and up.  Not cheap but they are common to boatbuilding. Good Luck "

"Cub:  How big are the tight knots?  Here in Maine I use spruce- White, Red or Black- only an expert can tell the difference.  Small knots - say up to 3/8"( my sawmill guy calls them "pimples")  should be…"

"Vance:  You are well eqipped  to do the job.  Forget the HVLP sprayer- you are working on a boat that will be used for fishing- not a showpiece  for the sportsman show.  Jason  showed us how to use rollers and a…"

"Looks like Budwizer abbs to me"

"Ben:  I was in a similar situation having to move a 13' peapod from Maine to Montana.  Look at Tractor Supply and see if they have  utility trailers.  I bought  an 8' single axel(1500 lb) for about $700, spent…"

"Josh:  The best information about building oars is in a book by R.D. Culler.   At the moment I do not have the exact tile but have a copy of chapter 3 and 4.  The book is long out of print(as is R.D. Culler)  If you can…"

"It is an addative to mix with the linseed oil/turps to accelerate the curing / drying of the  finish.  Most good paint stores have it or marine supply. "