On Thu, 14 Aug 2003 22:44:04 -0500, Michael Bernardoni
wrote:

HI!! Looking for plans for a boat similar to this
one:http://www.bertaut.com/boat.html I have built several boats. I
refuse to pay 60 bucks plus shipping for plans!! THANKS!! MIKE

Hmmm.
The plans Goodchild sells are those already published in boat building books &
magazines. If your local library has the magazines you could get them there.
The primary fee for these designs were a part of the original magazine price.

Gator Bayou Boats plans probably haven't been published before with the intent
of free access to the plans so the "designer" is certainly due and should expect
his fee for his work. Not many folks will or should copy plans that the designer
or its rights owner is actively selling.

However I think I would be reluctant to pay that much for those particular plans
either. I used a 9 ft. double ender as a kid similar to his Pirogue but I don't
recall it flattening out on the floor when I leaned it up on its side.
Interesting site. And he sells Sonar powered lures & Harley parts as well.

Were there any specific plans from Goodchild you were looking for? These are old
designs and are generally of framed construction. You won't find many stitch &
glue boats there.

Kiyu