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Comment on Ganymede Construction Notes by Chris Roberts

Chris Roberts — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:04:25 +0000

Well done looks great

Comment on Shearwater Construction Notes by Harlan

Harlan — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:49:41 +0000

I wonder if you are still watching this link…. I too am building a Shearwater from plans. How did the shear clamp add on work for you? I am very interested because I am considering the same fix. Also think the deck lashings will be stronger with this add on. Thoughts? Thanks!!

Comment on Shearwater Construction Notes by Harlan

Harlan — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:42:43 +0000

Thanks for the detailed descriptions. I am still in the decision making process between the Chesapeake Lt 17 and the Shearwater 17. I like the lines of the Shearwater but the ease of construction of the Chesapeake, mostly due to the use of a shear clamp, is also appealing. How do you feel about the security of the deck lashings directly through the plywood(as with the Shearwater) as opposed to having a shear clamp to drill into? I will be building from plans not a kit.

Comment on Kennebec Central Buildings by Chris

Chris — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:47:51 +0000

Wes, thanks for posting these!

Comment on Cape Ann Construction Notes by twofootartist

twofootartist — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:35:32 +0000

Dan,
I am beginning to think that Eric Schade’s Shearwater/Merganser hull may be the most perfect sea kayak design for day paddling.
A friend of mine, who had built six strip boats and two skin boats, built an Auk 14 and said it was the most difficult kayak he had built because of its short length and sharp curves.
-Wes

Comment on Cape Ann Construction Notes by Dan

Dan — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:03:05 +0000

I know the feeling Wes. My Shearwater has been a great boat to paddle. I started the Auk 14 to replace one of plastic boats, but the project is on hold while I spend time on the water.

Dan

Comment on Kennebec Central Buildings by Pat Konkle

Pat Konkle — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:28:59 +0000

I recieved a drawing of a Kennebec Central Frieght Shed from Garry Kohler of Maine 2ft quarterly
It has a very strange angle on one wall. I am haveing a prob locating the position of the blgd. Any ideas would be appreciated.

Pat Konkle

Comment on Monson Railroad Drawings by Mike Mueller

Mike Mueller — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:08:20 +0000

Hi Wes I really like all your drawings and photos ,I just wish they where around when I started hunting and measuring 30 years ago .I have a question what was the colour of Monson Jct station my b&w photos don’t tell me thanks in advance Mike

Comment on Wes’s Wonder Scones by twofootartist

twofootartist — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 13:38:24 +0000

Thanks Bill. I made some small tweaks to the recipe this weekend, shortening the baking time to 13 minutes and defining the amount of cream and egg mixture. I found the volume of large eggs is quite variable, so now call for a total of three liquid ounces of egg and cream. -Wes

Comment on Wes’s Wonder Scones by Bill Kerr

Bill Kerr — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 01:44:16 +0000

Hi Wes

I finally got around to trying them this weekend with my running group. Well received, and they requested the recipe.