Re: [bolger] Trying a lapstrake Chebacco

> It seems like a big step to take, going from stich-and-glue to
> lapstrake. Anyone have advice? What are good books or websites to
> read for beginner's instruction? Should I go take one of those boat-
> building courses first? For those who have made the transition -- is
> it a huge leap, or a natural progression? etc. Any advice appreciated.
>
> Yours in the delirious grips of boat-builder's fever,
> Garth

Garth

It doesn't seem like such a big step to me; maybe a medium step. I say go
for it.
I just got a copy of "Ultralight Boatbuilding" by Thomas J Hill - it seems
to be a good primer on ply lapstrake construction.

Chuck