Re: Nymph
While I haven't 'rowed' either one, I can give you a customers response to
the 'Rubens' version.
About 10 years ago I built a 'Rubens Nymph' for a gentleman who's wife had a
'degenerative muscle disease'. She had difficulty moving around, plus
problems with her balance. He wanted a 'stable platform' to be a tender to
his 20 ft sailboat.
I followed the plans pretty much - except I increased the transoms to 3/4
inch Philippine Mahogany. Also the 'fore - aft' seat - the 'split' version.
While the exterior was Epoxy & 'glass, the inside was simply painted. {Look
in the 'DUCKWORKS' archives . . there should be a column I wrote on her
building}.
About 7 years after I sold her, I got a call from the owner. He had just
moved and accidently sheered off the skeg . . could I replace it ? {Actually
there were a lot more problems then that . . even though the hull was still
sound despite the neglect}.
The point is she did her job WELL. So much so that they thought of repairing
rather then replacing. Either one is an easy build, but I'd recommend the
'Rubens' . . unless space is at a premium. If you want to carry her in the
back of a van, station wagon, or 'mini-truck, the 3ft6in beam of the
'regular' Nymph might be more suitable.
Regards & Good Luck,
Ron Magen
Backyard Boatshop
the 'Rubens' version.
About 10 years ago I built a 'Rubens Nymph' for a gentleman who's wife had a
'degenerative muscle disease'. She had difficulty moving around, plus
problems with her balance. He wanted a 'stable platform' to be a tender to
his 20 ft sailboat.
I followed the plans pretty much - except I increased the transoms to 3/4
inch Philippine Mahogany. Also the 'fore - aft' seat - the 'split' version.
While the exterior was Epoxy & 'glass, the inside was simply painted. {Look
in the 'DUCKWORKS' archives . . there should be a column I wrote on her
building}.
About 7 years after I sold her, I got a call from the owner. He had just
moved and accidently sheered off the skeg . . could I replace it ? {Actually
there were a lot more problems then that . . even though the hull was still
sound despite the neglect}.
The point is she did her job WELL. So much so that they thought of repairing
rather then replacing. Either one is an easy build, but I'd recommend the
'Rubens' . . unless space is at a premium. If you want to carry her in the
back of a van, station wagon, or 'mini-truck, the 3ft6in beam of the
'regular' Nymph might be more suitable.
Regards & Good Luck,
Ron Magen
Backyard Boatshop
> 2a. Nymph
> Posted by: "loosemoosefilmworks"loosemoosefilmworks@...
> loosemoosefilmworks
> Date: Sun Mar 2, 2008 7:13 am ((PST))
>
> Has anyone built both of the Nymph versions? Or more importanly rowedboth?
> How does the
> Rubens Nymph perform in comparison?
I built a Nymph 23 years ago and ran it successfully for several
sessions prior to selling it. (The current owner stills uses it and
loves it.) I loved the way it rowed, particularly in a choppy harbor.
However, it was a tad tricky to get into from a dock or the mother
ship. We had the option of using a sand beach to launch from. The
skeg was a pain at times, but really helped with keeping her on
course. It can carry three in smooth water if they are all good
friends. I used 1/4" ACX and glass set in polyester for the exterior
and a simple coating of polyester on the inside. Well painted of
course. Build it with beefed up gunwales to set the row lock socket
screws into.
Happy building,
David Jost
sessions prior to selling it. (The current owner stills uses it and
loves it.) I loved the way it rowed, particularly in a choppy harbor.
However, it was a tad tricky to get into from a dock or the mother
ship. We had the option of using a sand beach to launch from. The
skeg was a pain at times, but really helped with keeping her on
course. It can carry three in smooth water if they are all good
friends. I used 1/4" ACX and glass set in polyester for the exterior
and a simple coating of polyester on the inside. Well painted of
course. Build it with beefed up gunwales to set the row lock socket
screws into.
Happy building,
David Jost
Has anyone built both of the Nymph versions? Or more importanly rowedboth? How does the
Rubens Nymph perform in comparison?
Rubens Nymph perform in comparison?
Tka Alefoot and Bruce.
Rds
Luis
Rds
Luis
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "alefoot" <dgw@...> wrote:
>
> No need to be sorry, Luis.
> You can get full sized plans from Harold Payson
>http://www.instantboats.com/boats.html
> and those are legitimate , Bolger approved copies.
> The plans are also printed in full, although at reduced scale in the
> book, "Build the New instant boats", also available from Payson, as
> well as through the usual retail sources. The book reproductions are
> easy to build from - it's a large page size, something like 20 x 30
cm.
>
No need to be sorry, Luis.
You can get full sized plans from Harold Payson
http://www.instantboats.com/boats.html
and those are legitimate , Bolger approved copies.
The plans are also printed in full, although at reduced scale in the
book, "Build the New instant boats", also available from Payson, as
well as through the usual retail sources. The book reproductions are
easy to build from - it's a large page size, something like 20 x 30 cm.
You can get full sized plans from Harold Payson
http://www.instantboats.com/boats.html
and those are legitimate , Bolger approved copies.
The plans are also printed in full, although at reduced scale in the
book, "Build the New instant boats", also available from Payson, as
well as through the usual retail sources. The book reproductions are
easy to build from - it's a large page size, something like 20 x 30 cm.
Hi,
sorry for the simple question, but.. where can I get/buy the plans for
the Nymph?
Tks and fair winds
Luis
sorry for the simple question, but.. where can I get/buy the plans for
the Nymph?
Tks and fair winds
Luis
I have built both boats. Even for an experienced waterman, the
original is very, very tender unless well loaded. Getting aboard can be an
adventure.
Rubens Nymph, however, is a glorious boat.
Bill Wallace in Texas
original is very, very tender unless well loaded. Getting aboard can be an
adventure.
Rubens Nymph, however, is a glorious boat.
Bill Wallace in Texas
I've put a picture of the Nymph into the vault and have a couple on the web
at
http://www.teleport.com/~lgbarker/nymph/nymph.html
Larry Barker
at
http://www.teleport.com/~lgbarker/nymph/nymph.html
Larry Barker