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I am going to be in Elmira, NY this weekend/next week- also Corning, Gloversville/Johnston, and Glenmont... are there any good hobby shops in these areas that would be considered a must-see for boaters???? Thanks for any tips! Wes Read more...

center-punching with a sharp center punch is always recommended when drilling metal.... absolutely necessary when drilling a round tube! In fact, when drilling in round tubing, it's a good idea to centerpunch, drill a pilot hole with a smaller drill first-then drill to final size. Wes

Guys- A lot more people (I'm sure) read these posts than actually reply and get actively involved in the discussion... Like me, most of the time! I'd just like to say that I really appreciate the pictures following/documenting a build this way- it's a huge asset for us visual learners out here...

Whoa, must have really have been warped if even weights didn't help. To keep the 2 laminates aligned, you might want to apply the glue, align the 2 pieces- then stick a pin through both somewhere forward and another one aft- to ensure the 2 pieces remain aligned. You can clip the pin off, and...

Niklas- Some great pictures of some great work in the links you provided. You guys are really building some well thought-out boats. I'm very impressed. I think a lot of us can learn a lot just looking at your work- I know I sure can! I'm just building my first boat in 30+ years, a JAE .21...

Jorgen- Very cool stuff! Your blog pages were most interesting, and your boats beautifully constructed. Why do you offset the engine?? And how did you decide how much to offset it? Wes

Very cool, David- nice to see you're finding success in your processes! Wes

Mark- Your attitude and willingness to help anyone who wants to learn shows you're a really world-class guy! Wes

David- I think you'll find that when you compress the laminate, what will happen is the excess epoxy will squeeze out into the holes, and you won't get rid of as much excess as you might hope to... Good luck with your project- interesting concepts. Wes

Building progressing nicely on my .21 JAE rigger... wondering what to do with the ends of the sponson supports? The brass tube runs all the way through the sponson, the C/F rods also- so I have this hollow C/F rod, sticking through the sponson, ending flush with the brass tubing. Is there...

To question #5- the center box- running down the C/L of the tub acts as a sponson... you'll notice that the tail end of it looks just like- and will function like- a sponson, in that the back end of the boat will drop down and run on that, as opposed to dropping down on the entire tub bottom...

Ron- Nice to finally see a picture of it! Wes

Hi, Ed- I'd also like a roll- PayPal address and shipping to Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 as well, please? Thanks! Wes

*grin* O.K., Charles- just sent you food stamps for a .21 carb... Just kidding, Paypal payment sent with an email also... Wes

Hi, Charles- What forms of payment do you accept?? Thanks- Wes

Is there any information out there or pictures of the Grim hydros? Wes

WHOOPS!!! I'm sorry!! Man, did I blow THAT one!!! Being new on here, I don't know everyone.. my apologies! Still- nice to see both genders involved in the hobby! Wes

Congratulations, Ron!! P.O'd??? I think it's great to have your wife sharing in your hobby! Wes

And pictures to [email protected] please?? Thanks! Wes

Bill/Marty- Beautiful boat! I love the cowling- did you make that?? I would love to see a photo of the transom setup... perhaps also a shot of the engine compartment without the cowl on? Thanks- Kindest Regards, Wes