I built a Sneakeasy which I finished in 2005. I use a 30hp Evinrude and find it works well. I did write to Mr bolger and get his approval before I purchased...
Gents: I just posted an update to the 32 bit version of the Hulls design program on my website: www.carlsondesign.com/hulls.zip I think we've fixed the data...
Hello, I've been using Hull Designer on my XP machine for several years and now I'm trying to move to a Win 7 PC. Everything seems to work fine except that...
I spent my day today tacking up the pieces of my aluminum Oldshoe, almost 19 years to the day from when I bought the plans.....someday finally arrived. A bit...
I wonder whether an overpowered speakeasy would produce a wave or trough at a certain displacement speed that left the hull poorly supported amidships, such...
Hi! Lurker/noob builder here who is in a minor pickle due to loosing his set of plans. I've looked everywhere, and can almost remember packing them in the last...
Hi Slloyd, I have no experience with Sneakeasy but have studied the design many times. Others who know more than I do might be able to add to, or correct, the...
Dear All, since I didn't get an answer on two possibly more appropriate forums, allow me to post here my question: Some months ago I have arrived in Limassol,...
So my boat was originally set up/tricked out with a carbon mast. The builder when off plans and added a small block of wood between the partners, with a hole...
Hello all, After 6 years of on and off building I finally finished and launched MicroWAVE, sails and all, yesterday. Pics in the photo section under...
Hi all, After much research I am more and more and convinced that the Micro is right for me. Here were my main criterion: - Light to tow by a regular small car...
For all boating enthusiasts: I just finished reading River Horse, William Least Heat-Moon's tale of traveling by water from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Most...
We recently purchased Walkure, an AS-29 whose previous owner posted many pictures on this site. The port bilge board had delaminated and after removing it from...
Hi all, I have been considering a TriloBoat to sail and live in, for my wifes and my old age. I am 78 and I feel that that at 32 ft long and 12 ft wide she...
Anyone have a HUL file for the Carlson Design Hulls program for ether AS-29 or AS-39. I was hoping to run a few tests on the design. Mike Allison (North of...
Update on Micro"Wave". Lead poured and installed (burns have healed with minimal scarring), bottom painted, main mast built and installed and safely back on...
I'm just moving this topic from the Duckworks forum, since two of the three boats on my shortlist are PB designs. I'm looking for a, preferably, sub-20'...
Hi Everybody Have anybody actually build a Watervan ? I have been able to find a few picture on the web for the Watervan and am very interested in this...
What about the Alaska Trader ? That's about the right size and at least one was built cheers Andy Airey       / What about the Alaska Trader ? That's...
Hi guys. Summer has yet to arrive here although May was pretty sunny. I've got another project that's calling, so I've decided to put Tomboy up for sale. She's...
I've been looking at stand-up sailboard plans. What would be the problem with modifying one of these as a sit-on design? I've considered both a seat on top and...
Hi, I've got my hands on a copy of "The Sharpie Book" by Reule B Parker, and found on page 156, a racing sharpie complete with square course and top sails on...