: That's a good idea for a quick seat - use the bottom of a directors chairs,
: usually fabric with dowels along the sides to slide in grooves in the
: chair frame.

: The magic of my deadline is that I had to start building with no specific
: plan for a seat - or a rudder(s) for that matter. I have the use of the
: school boathouse only through July so the bulk of this thing has to be
: done before then. Still haven't managed to post pictures - tomorrow I hope
: to have the bulkheads set for the hulls and need to scarf some 17' chine
: stock.

I'm getting closer too. I have found a problem with these cats, weight. Have to use every trick in the book to keep them even fairly light in weight. Too many hull sides

My bulkheads are now 1/4" with lightening holes and the stringers keep getting thinner.

Bill H.