Boat building
Goat Island Skiff Kits in Australia
Australia now has brilliant kits for the Goat Island Skiff from O’Connor Boatworks.
The Sexiest OzRacer (formerly Oz PDRacer)? Do I have to race against that thing!?!
A new local (Adelaide) OzRacer has been on its way for a few months now – and has made a beautiful box. People pay money for a beautiful box!
BETH Sailing Canoe being built by Norm in Toronto
I received an email from Norm who is building a Beth Sailing canoe at a boatyard while living in a camping trailer.
Cheap and effective Non Skid Paint or Varnish for Boats using household items
Any paint or varnish can be turned into a non skid paint without buying anything more than some coarse grain sugar. The texture provides good footing and has no sharpness that will hurt your feet.
An alternative solid mast for the OzRacer and PDRacer
I have drawn up a solid mast that will have the same bending characteristics as the OZracer Mk2 so will suit the sailshape that comes with the plans
Index to huge Eureka Canoe building thread
Peter Hyndman has been building his Eureka Canoe forever. I think it is still not finished – however he did document it beautifully
Interviews, Podcasts with Boat Designer Michael Storer at furledsails.com
Interview/Podcast with Michael Storer on why Australian boats are different, why traditional rigs have some distinct advantages.
Great New Website 1 – Goat Island Skiff building and sailing – Simple, Fast Plywood Sailboat
Peter Hyndman’s original pages on the Goat Island Skiff.
Great New Website 2 – Eureka Canoe Building pics – launch videos
Peter Hyndman has been boiling down the essence of the Eureka Canoe he has been building and created a great new website that runs through all the processes of building
