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Re: but how does it paddle?
By:David Blodgett
Date: 4/20/2001, 3:56 pm
In Response To: Re: Goerge putz's 17 footer (Paul G. Jacobson)

: If you decide to go with this model you may find the description Putz gives
: for constrution his building forms to be a bit difficult to follow. I've
: translated his description into simple coordinate numbers that you can
: easily plot. You should be able to find the URL for these by searching the
: archives, but if not, e- mail me and I'll send you the URL.

: With Putz's plans you'll use just under 2 full sheets of plywood for making
: the forms. Rehd has taken the coordinate numbers and was able to cut all
: his froms from 1/2 sheet of plywood. Potentially a $30 savings. On a boat
: that typically costs under $200, this is a significant additional saving.

: PGJ

Building wise, it's all well and good. I have read all the old posts on building the boat. but I am interested in how it paddles. I intend to use the end result, and need to know if it;'s the right design for me. There is no description in the book, and I have not been able to find one on this sight. any of you who have built it, could u tell me what kind of characteristics it has? good bad, I want all the info I can get.

Messages In This Thread

Goerge putz's 17 footer
David Blodgett -- 4/19/2001, 6:56 pm
Re: Goerge putz's 17 footer
Paul G. Jacobson -- 4/19/2001, 11:31 pm
Re: but how does it paddle?
David Blodgett -- 4/20/2001, 3:56 pm
Re: but how does it paddle?
Roger Nuffer -- 4/20/2001, 6:59 pm
Re: Walrus offsets and Forms *Pic*
Rehd -- 4/20/2001, 12:47 am
Re: Goerge putz's 17 footer
Bill Price -- 4/19/2001, 7:54 pm
whoops
David Blodgett -- 4/19/2001, 9:22 pm
Re: Goerge putz's 17 footer
Rehd -- 4/19/2001, 7:45 pm
Re: Goerge putz's 17 footer
Roger Nuffer -- 4/19/2001, 7:41 pm