: It looks like the next project is a strip--built version of Gardner's
: Lincolnville salmon wherry in *Building Classic Small Craft.* I know
: others on this board have attempted similar projects. Any comments,
: warnings, etc. would be greatly appreciated. My one particular concern is
: how many if any ribs I need to keep the sides from collapsing inward. My
: initial thought is to install ribs as in the original after both interior
: and exterior glass are applied but to attach them with glass and resin
: rather than screws or nails. Thanks, Tom

Tom:
We build the Rangeley Lake boat based on John Gardner's offsets using cove and bead strips, two layers of 6 oz cloth outside, one layer inside, no ribs. The weight of the 15' version is about 90 lbs. This has a 46" beam; I'm not sure what the wherry has. I don't think you should have to increase the strip thickness (we use 1/4" x 3/4") unless you are building it to sail.

Michael