: With many Thanks to the Board. I launched my first SOF today
: It is a Greenland from Robert Morris' book.
: It doesn't have much initial stability but real good secondary.
: I tried to follow the instructions but I did make some mistakes.The foot
: brace is too far forward and the depth to shear is about 2 1/2 " too
: much.I weigh 180 and I bet I could put another 180 lbs in and still have
: lots of freeboard!!

: Aside from this its a blast to paddle.

: The cost to build was unbelievable, wood $35 ,canvas $27 1/2 gal latex paint
: free. Thats it and even Can. dollars.!!!

: The biggest suprise was using latex paint. The wrinkles in the canvas
: virtually disappeared before my eyes. I was in the water for over an hour
: and not a drop inside.

: Thats my happy story.To those that have built a SOF its probably old news but
: if you are lurking and wondering about starting GO FOR IT. You won't find
: a better hobby if you enjoy working with your hands and being onthe
: water..

: Sorry there are no pics. I don't have a camera and my keyboarding skills are
: very slow.

: Thanks again for all the help. This a great resource.

: Regards Terry

Canvas for $27. Guess I bought mine from the wrong source. Too bad we can't see your boat

I think Morris is building the boats a little wide which would contribute to your sittin high in the water situation.

Sounds like you've got yourself a great boat. Have fun paddling.

Roger