Boat Forum / Building / November 2005

I'm in the process of setting up to build a cedar strip canoe and have
found that there are two techniques to use when stipping the canoe:
cove side up, or bead side up.
Both techniques have their advantages and disadvantages.

Rutu has 3 small lockers built into he swim platform for snorkeling
equipment.  It will be impossible to keep them dry so the side lockers drain
into the center one and I was planning to install a small bilge pump.  I am
now thinking that a throughhull drain would be simpler and ...

My big old boat has a rotten stern.  What are the current thoughts using the
diluted resin to soak into the wood instead of complete replacement?
thanks
Marshall

Somebody can communicate the EMail address of Dave Sintes
www.sintesfiberglassdesigns.com (Designer of Sport boat 18')
Thank's in advance
Polo

I'm on the market for a band saw and a planer  , any suggestion witch
is a good one with out braking the bank, but have a good tool.?