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Re: S&G: Plans from Kit Mfg.
By:David
Date: 5/8/2002, 4:14 pm
In Response To: S&G: Plans from Kit Mfg. (Jack Sanderson)

: I am considering building a CLC PAX 20 from plans vs a kit. Can someone who
: has built a CLC boat from plans answer a couple of questions.

: Are the plans for each of the pannels shipped full size?

: If not how do you scale them up to get an acurate full size layout?

: Do you generally cut out the parts from 8' pannels or scarf the plywood
: sheets first and then cut out the parts?

: Thanks

: Jack

As I recall, the panels on mine were straight; the plans gave full size patterns only for the curved parts on the ends. However, the PAX 20 is apparently very different from their other boats (look at the difference in price for the plans!), so your best bet is to ask them directly. They are very good about responding.

I am looking at the PAX 20 too, but am concerned it wouldn't be very good if I ever get off the ponds and into the waves again. Maybe I'll go with the North Bay. There is something extreme about the PAX that is attractive, though.

Messages In This Thread

S&G: Plans from Kit Mfg.
Jack Sanderson -- 5/8/2002, 3:35 pm
Re: S&G: Plans from Kit Mfg.
David -- 5/8/2002, 4:14 pm
Re: S&G: Plans from Kit Mfg- Ch 17' plans
John B. -- 5/8/2002, 5:48 pm