Reader Eric Russell sent the following note:
As mentioned previously, I am having a new boat built. It is a modification of Chappelle's figure 72 from American Small Sailing Craft.
In adapting the table of offsets, I found it much easier to use decimal numbers instead of eighths of an inch when reproportioning the offsets. This is more amenable to accuracy than the older method. It should also eliminate the need for fairing adjustments when setting up the molds.
The builder [Village Community Boathouse] discovered a discrepancy in the measurements which I had not allowed for: the boat as laid out as 51" instead of 48," as I had assumed when I did the original modified table.
Clearly, I went into automatic mode when I began the transcription/alterations. I should have picked up the discrepancy when I did the midships offsets.
My previous hulls of this model had all been Jim Thayer fiberglass boats which I finished out at Sebago Canoe Club. I never actually measured them, as Jim sold them as 48."
Having an extra set of eyes on a project makes a big difference.
Old Chinese saying: Measure three times, cut once.
Speaking of your boat builds, reader Michael Maves is making good progress on his Haven 12 1/2. Looking good.
We’ve been working on a new SCAMP-only website. If you’re interested, have a look. And if you own a SCAMP, send us a favorite photo for the gallery. —Eds
Mike Smith wrote about his planned “Lido cruiser” and how it will have a lateen rig. He adds:
Here’s a shot of the Lateen rig I’ve replaced the original with. Totally love it—totally simple. I’ll have to cut the foot up in order to accommodate the coach roof I’m planning. As the centerboard will be gone, I have a pair of leeboards to mount on the sides of this thing. The sailing will probably be mostly an emergency return to port if needed, or fun on a broad reach.
The mast is from an old dory. 10 feet tall spruce by 3 1/2 inch diameter at the base. I needed a good marine fitting as a flange for the hole I cut in the deck. What else but a 4 inch toilet flange! Ha ha. Nice ABS.
The yard is an old two piece windsurfing mast—carbon fiber almost 16-feet long when assembled. The sail is a repurposed jib.
Here was a late entry for the classified ads blast:
PORTLAND PUDGY FOR SALE. $3,000. THIS IS FIXED PRICE, FACE-TO-FACE, SAN DIEGO DEAL. Purchased new from Portland Pudgy in May 2023 for $5,433 including: performance sail kit, bailing pump, boarding ladders, bow bumper, bow/stern ore locks, and shipping. Added accessories: Dynamic Fat Tire Dolly, dolly truck, kickup rudder, plow anchor w/ chain/road & canvas bucket, Ronson Battlestick and TillerClutch, 2 full battens in sail, tow line w canvas bucket, bailing bucket, spectra hoist line w SS shackles. Pudgy: a sailboat, a rowboat, a motorboat, a lifeboat. Complete info portlandpudgy.com Contact lelandfoerster@mac.com
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Took a peek at the SCAMP website. Very nice indeed.