: I've been thinking for some time about my next build and am at
: present leaning towards either a Night Herron or an Outer Island.
: I have looked at a number of comments from OI builders who all
: seem delighted with the design.

: However, they all seem to have used a fairly heavy lay up, ie:- 6oz
: inside
: and out, doubled up on the football, and ending up with fairly
: heavy boats,
: 45lb plus. I don't go rock scrambling, (no rocks) lots of sand and
: mud.

: For this reason I am looking to do a light lay up, 4oz glass and as
: little
: resin as it takes. (No I'm not tight!!).
: Does anyone have any experience of these two designs in a light
: build to
: comment on, compare, or throw in other designs I should be looking
: at
: as well.

: I am looking for something flexible as far as load is concerned, as
: they
: will be used by my two sons and I, weight range, 170lb - 225lb.
: (No I'm the smallest of the three of us. Shrinking with age!) on
: rivers
: and open sea. I know they will cope with my sons' weights, but are
: these two
: going to be too big for my weight. I'm not planning long trips with
: loads of gear.

: I have one 17ft and one 15ft 6" Guillemot at the moment, and
: love them both.
: Have a stack of strips already cut in the garage and feel like a
: different challenge.
: I like a narrow boat with reasonable tracking. I'll lean when I
: want to turn.
: 17 - 18ft is as long as I have space to build.

: Suggestions please.

: Les C.

Hello Les C
Are you going to cut your own station forms or are you ordering CNC cut forms. I have been thinking about cutting my own station forms but they are a nightmare to get perfect. 19 for the O.I.
I cut my own for the Wee Lassie I am building right now. I am setting up my other strongback to build an O.I. and contemplating cutting them myself. I am trying to get both ready to strip, then
finish off the Wee Lassie, then start stripping the O.I.
For the amount of time and materials, ordering finished forms for approx. $250 is worth it!!! and they are accurate. I just finished the Panache and tried to cut the forms twice...I eventually ordered
CNC cut forms from Michael at NEWFOUND BOATS.
I think you will like the OI as all the folks I asked and the comments on the forum speak favorably of the OI.
I think you made an excellent choice. Nicks NH is next on my agenda. I wonder if Nick sells CNC cut station forms?
Douglas
Good luck on your project.