On Jul 28, 10:25 am, "Jerry" wrote:
Right now I am using a 16' Lowe aluminum with a Yamaha 15HP 4-stroke and
pretty much restrict my activity to bays and inshore waters. It handles
quite well providing its not too choppy but can still bang around pretty
good. On ocassion when the wind picks up it can get a little rough out
there and my concern is to have something that will always get me home
safely.

Jerry

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On Sat, 28 Jul 2007 09:04:46 -0400, "Jerry"
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and I replied:

You NEVER approiach bvoat building from the "easy" aspect. You are
talking small boat rough water. You need to look at saving your own
life. Have you _boated_ before? Boating is where you suddenly find you
are ON YOUR OWN.

I am contemplating building a stitch & glue boat but have never built
anything (boats that is) before. I'm curious as to how easy or difficult
it
really is before I start investing in plans. Are there any plans that are
truly easy for a novice?

I am interested in something unsinkable that can handle rough water pretty
well in the 16' to 20' range. Either a cuddy, small cabin or a center
console would be fine.

Jerry

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There is nothing unsinkable, period, but I know what you are getting
at. As unsinkable as possible, without being rediculous Stitch and
glue with good plans, basic household tools, a C+ average in High
School shop, and a little patience, and just about anyone can have a
successful first build. Easy? I don't know, but certainly doable,
without too much stress if you just pay attention and take your time.
There are literally thousands of plans and plan sellers out there,
from the very basic, to the most complicated. Persoanlly I know
several, but for someone in your situation I would suggest you find
you boat at either Glenl.com, or Bateau.com. both of these sited offer
plans that cater to first time builders, the boats have actually been
built (not just some internet hero with a cad program), and they are
very basic to the point where any problem you find with the build can
probably be answered at the website, or here, or about anywhere. My
point is "Tried and true", and between those two sited, based on your
stated needs, you should be able to find the right tool (boat).

Just my opinion. If you take it, you may save weeks of research only
to get to the same conclusion

Note: I do not represent either of these websites, although I do get
materials from GlenL, and have had communication with the other in the
past.