: Hi All

: I have come to the conclusion that I am not going to get my Great Auk in the
: water before the fall and I want to take my time with it, so, I'm looking
: for something I can get done soon and start playing and getting in some
: paddle time. Here's my thoughts: I want something in either a Stitch &
: Glue or Skin on Frame. I'm 6'3" @ 240 and size 13's. What I'm
: thinking is: No Hatches, No Designs, No Bells and Whistles, 2'-3' end
: pours with two-part Poly expandable foam for both floatation and use up
: space, or Bulkhead-sealed ends for floataion. Nothing but a basic play
: boat. I'm wanting to build it while I'm working on the G.A. and get into
: the water by the end of summer. Just want to get in some paddle time
: before it's too cold. I'm leaning towards a S&G for this particular boat.
: Don't care how long, as long as it will carry me and I can carry it. Any
: ideas will be appreciated, and considered. Thanks :)

: Rehd

I think working on the S&G will just pull you away from your current project. how far along are you? I would guess that almost any project would take atleast 6 weeks to complete unless you can work on it every day and all day on some of them. Plus using epoxy that takes 24 hrs to cure just takes time....

just my opinion.

When would you be shooting to finish it (ie. how long is the water reasonably warm where you are??)

Pete czerpak albany, NY