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The Almost Complete * Archive of Jim Michalak's Newsletters
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Notice: Since this is an archive of old issues of the newsletter,
some of the links may not work, especially in the older numbers.
For plans or correspondence contact Jim Michalak at:
jim@jimsboats.com
For the current newsletter issue, go to
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This index will be updated once a year. Past issues not yet listed here can be found in the Past Issues Index section of the current newsletter issue.
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1997
November 21st, 1997
Birdwatcher update
IMB
December 2nd, 1997
Kilburn's boat
AF3
December 15th, 1997
Birth of the AF4
Petesboat
December 30th, 1997
The AF4
Twister
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1998
January 15th, 1998
Trailering Plywood Boats
Piragua
January 30th, 1998
Cartopping
Roar
February 15th, 1998
Nicaraguan bevels
Toto
February 28th, 1998
Water ballast
Jewelbox
March 15th, 1998
Water ballast details
Jukebox2
April 1st, 1998
Hiking and Sail Forces
Frolic2
April 15th, 1998
The AF4 Prototype
Jonsboat
May 1st, 1998
Sizing Sails
Mixer
May 15th, 1998
Sizing Underwater Boards
Scram Pram
June 1st, 1998
Underwater Board Shape
Cubit
June 15th, 1998
Pivoting Leeboard Design
Viola22
July 1st, 1998
Thoughts of Sails1
Tween
July 15th, 1998
Thoughts of Sails 2
Deansbox
August 1st, 1998
Thoughts of Sails 3
Vireo
August 15th, 1998
Scram Pram Capsize Tests
Harmonica
September 1st, 1998
Sail Rig Spars
Piccup Pram
September 15th, 1998
AF3 Capsize Tests
Sneakerbox
October 1st, 1998
Reboarding After Capsize
AF2
October 15th, 1998
Lugsails From Polytarp 1
Mayfly
November 1st, 1998
Lugsails From Polytarp 2
Moby Dink
November 15th, 1998
Rigging Lugsails
QT Skiff
December 1st, 1998
Rowing 1
Roar2
December 15th, 1998
Rowing 2
Sportdory
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1999
January 1st, 1999
Rowing3
Batto
January 15th, 1999
Materials and Tools
Piragua
February 1st, 1999
Lessons From WeeVee
Vole
February 15th, 1999
Nicaraguan Bevels
Toto
March 1st, 1999
Taped Seams
Larsboat
March 15th, 1999
Prismatic Coefficient
Gizmo
April 1st, 1999
Figuring Displacement
Mayfly12
April 15th, 1999
Guessing at Weight
Shanteuse
May 1st, 1999
Butt Joints in Plywood
Oracle
May 15th, 1999
Sail Area Math
HC Skiff
June 1st, 1999
Small Boat Rudders
Scram Pram
June 15th, 1999
Rigging Sharpie Sprit Sails
Frolic2
July 1st, 1999
Reefing Sharpie Sprit Sails
Jon Jr
July 15th, 1999
Polytarp Sharpie Sprit Sails
Pencilbox
August 1st, 1999
Polytarp Sharpie Sprit Sail #2
Vireo
August 15th, 1999
More Polytarp Sails
Harmonica
September 1st, 1999
More AF3's
AF3
September 15th, 1999
AF3 Capsize Tests
Piccup Pram
October 1st, 1999
Emergency Flotation
RB42
October 15th, 1999
Boat Costs
Harmonica Again
November 1st, 1999
Center of Gravity
Woobo
November 15th, 1999
Hullforms Model
Fatcat2
December 1st, 1999
Hullforms Model Results
Roar2
December 15th, 1999
AF4 Review
AF4
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2000
January 1st, 2000
Plyboats Demo Review
Caprice
January 15th, 2000
Piccup Spinoffs
Piragua
February 1st, 2000
Hollow Spars
Slam Dink
February 15th, 2000
Bevels
Toto
March 1st, 2000
More Piccup Spinoffs
AF2
March 15th, 2000
Taped Seams
Larsboat
April 1st, 2000
Hull Shaping
Family Skiff
April 15th, 2000
Choosing a Design
Toon2
May 1st, 2000
Joining Plywood Sheets
Dockbox
May 15th, 2000
Messabouts
Bruceboat
June 1st, 2000
Sail Area Math
AF4Breve
June 15th, 2000
Ballanced Lug Jiffy Reef
Jonsboat
July 1st, 2000
Small Boat Rudders
Skat
July 15th, 2000
Sailing for Nonsailors 1
IMB
August 1st, 2000
Sailing for Nonsailors 2
Oracle
August 15th, 2000
Sailing for Nonsailors 3
Robote
September 1st, 2000
Leeboard Issues
Slam Dink
September 15th, 2000
Knockdown Recovery
AF3
October 1st, 2000
Motors and Rudders
Piccup Pram
October 15th, 2000
Emergency Flotation
RB42
November 1st, 2000
Hatches and Vents
Harmonica
November 15th, 2000
Electric Boats 1
QT Skiff
December 1st, 2000
Electric Boats 2
Electron
December 15th, 2000
Messin' With Motors
AF4
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2001
January 1st, 2001
Outboard Tiller Extension
Campjon
January 15th, 2001
Mast Tabernacles
Musicbox3
February 1st, 2001
Rowing 2001 A
Sportdory
February 15th, 2001
Rowing 2001 B
Vamp
March 1st, 2001
Bevels
Toto
March 15th, 2001
Taped Seams
Larsboat
April 1st, 2001
Birdwatcher Hulls
Jon Jr.
April 15th, 2001
Choosing a Design
Vector
May 1st, 2001
Joining Plywood Sheets
Ozarkian
May 15th, 2001
Why Build A Boat?
Toots
June 1st, 2001
Sail Area Math
Power QT Skiff
June 15th, 2001
Wooden Construction 1
Jonsboat
July 1st, 2001
Wooden Boat Construction 2
Piragua
July 15th, 2001
Small Boat Rudders
Piragua 18
August 1st, 2001
Midwest Messabout 2001
ROGUE
August 15th, 2001
CAPRICE
Twang
September 1st, 2001
Leeboard Issues
NORMSBOAT
September 15th, 2001
Knockdown Recovery
AF3
October 1st, 2001
Scarfing Lumber
VAMP
October 15th, 2001
The Weather
RB42
November 1st, 2001
Building Piccup Pram
AF4Grande
November 15th, 2001
Building Piccup Pram - Part 2
Piccup Pram
December 1st, 2001
Motors per the Coast Guard
Sow's Ear
December 15th, 2001
Messin' With Motors 2001
AF4
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2002
January 1st, 2002
Outfitting My AF4 2001
HC Skiff
January 15th, 2002
Making A Hull
Folderol2
February 1st, 2002
Making A Hull 2
Mayfly16
February 15th, 2002
Making A Hull 3
Sportdory
March 1st, 2002
Making A Hull 4
Jewelbox Junior
March 15th, 2002
Bulkhead Bevels
Toto
April 1st, 2002
I Boil Wood
Picara
April 15th, 2002
Taped Seams
Larsboat
May 1st, 2002
Joining Plywood Sheets
IMB
May 15th, 2002
Building HC Skiff
Mayfly14
June 1st, 2002
Sail Area Math
Campjon
June 15th, 2002
Sail Shaping
Jonsboat
July 1st, 2002
Sail Shaping 2
Piragua
July 15th, 2002
Midwest Messabout
Piragua18
August 1st, 2002
Piccup Pram Accessories
Rogue
August 15th, 2002
Making Oars
Twang
September 1st, 2002
Boat Camping 1
Shanteuse
September 15th, 2002
Boat Camping 2
Fatcat2
October 1st, 2002
Knockdown Recovery
AF3
October 15th, 2002
Knockdown Recovery 2
Electron
November 1st, 2002
Knockdown Recovery 3
IMB
November 15th, 2002
Jewelbox Jr Knockdown
Jewelbox
December 1st, 2002
Rigging A Lugsail
Piccup Pram
December 15th, 2002
Messing With Motors 2002
AF4
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2003
January 1st, 2003
Sail Rig Trim 1
Toon2
January 15th, 2003
Sail Rig Trim 2
Philsboat
February 1st, 2003
Navigator Cabins
Jukebox3
February 15th, 2003
Guessing At Weight
Dorado
March 1st, 2003
Figuring Displacement
Seal Cove Skiff
March 15th, 2003
Propellor Pitch
Veep14
April 1st, 2003
Bulkhead Bevels
Toto
April 15th, 2003
Rowboat Setup
Oracle
May 1st, 2003
Propellor Slip
Twang
May 15th, 2003
Taped Seams
Larsboat
June 1st, 2003
Old Outboard Fuel Consumption
Campjon
June 15th, 2003
Sail Area Math
Ladybug
July 1st, 2003
2003 Rend Lake Messabout
Piragua18
July 15th, 2003
Horse Talk
Jonsboat
August 1st, 2003
Real Life Sail Area Math
Blobster
August 15th, 2003
Taped Seams
Seal Cove Skiff
September 1st, 2003
Measuring Prop Thrust
Mayfly12
September 15th, 2003
Rot Repair?
Polepunt
October 1st, 2003
Knockdown Recovery
AF3
October 15th, 2003
Birdwatcher Lugsail
Batto
November 1st, 2003
Making Oars
LHF17
November 15th, 2003
Glassing Plywood
Caprice
December 1st, 2003
IMB Capsize Test
IMB
December 15th, 2003
Messing With Motors 2003
AF4
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2004
January 1st, 2004
Bayard Cook's AF4
AF4Grande
January 15th, 2004
Making Sink Weights
Shanteuse
February 1st, 2004
Lugsail Rigging
Mikesboat
February 15th, 2004
Added Sailrigs
Jukebox2
March 1st, 2004
Joining Plywood Sheets
Alansboat
March 15th, 2004
Figuring Sail Area 1
Piccup Pram
April 1st, 2004
Figuring Sail Area 2
Toto
April 15th, 2004
Figuring Sail Area 3
Oracle
May 1st, 2004
Bulkhead Bevels
River Runner
May 15th, 2004
Rowboat Setup
Vireo14
June 1st, 2004
Power Not
Campjon
June 15th, 2004
Sail Area Math
Cormorant
July 1st, 2004
Rend Lake 2004
Rogue
July 15th, 2004
Leeboard Issues
Ladybug
August 1st, 2004
Hull Shapes
Jonsboat
August 15th, 2004
Taped Seams
Skat
September 1st, 2004
Hull Shaping 2
Mixer
September 15th, 2004
Old Outboard Fuel Consumption
Vireo14
October 1st, 2004
The Size Of Boats
Larsboat
October 15th, 2004
Knockdown Recovery
Imresboat
November 1st, 2004
Knockdown Recovery 2
AF3
November 15th, 2004
Drawing Tools
Caprice
December 1st, 2004
Scarf Joints 1
Dorado
December 15th, 2004
Scarf Joints 2
AF4
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2005
January 1st, 2005
IMB Capsize Test
IMB
January 15th, 2005
Drawing Boats 2
Shanteuse
February 1st, 2005
Rigging A Lugsail
Blobster
February 15th, 2005
Drawing Boats 3
Toon2
Mars 1, 2005
Figuring Displacement
Alansboat
Mars 15, 2005
Drawing Boats 4
Piccup Pram
April 1st, 2005
Joining Plywood Sheets
Toto
April 15th, 2005
Designing Boats 5
River Runner
May 1st, 2005
Bulkhead Bevels
Sow's Ear
May 15th, 2005
Drawing Boats 6
Picara
June 1st, 2005
Rowboat Setup
Sowsear
June 15th, 2005
Designing Boats 7
Roar2
July 1st, 2005
Rend Lake 2005
Rogue
July 15th, 2005
Sail Area Math
Mayfly16
August 1st, 2005
Designing Boats 8
Polepunt
August 15th, 2005
Taped Seams
Cormorant
September 1st, 2005
Designing Boats 9
AF4Grande
September 15th, 2005
Russellville Messabout
Veep14
October 1st, 2005
The Size Of Boats
Larsboat
October 15th, 2005
Designing Boats 10
Imresboat
November 1st, 2005
Knockdown Recovery
AF3
November 15th, 2005
Knockdown Recovery 2
Caprice
December 1st, 2005
Ballast Calculations 1
Dorado
December 15th, 2005
Ballast Calculations 2
Robbsboat
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2006
January 1st, 2006
Ballast Calculations 3
AF4
January 15th, 2006
IMB Capsize Test
IMB
February 1st, 2006
Raider Design #1
Blobster
February 15th, 2006
Rigging A Lugsail
Toon2
March 1st, 2006
Raider Design 2
Shanteuse
March 15th, 2006
Raider Design 3
Piccup Pram
April 1st, 2006
EC 2006
Frolic2
April 15th, 2006
Joining Plywood Sheets
Toto
May 1st, 2006
Raider Design 4
Dani Jay
May 15th, 2006
Bulkhead Bevels
Picara
June 1st, 2006
Headroom
Sowsear
June 15th, 2006
Rowboat Setup
Vector
July 1st, 2006
Rend Lake 2006
Rogue
July 15th, 2006
San Juan River Trip
River Runner
August 1st, 2006
Sail Area Math
Polepunt
August 15th, 2006
Panel Stiffness 1
Cormorant
September 1st, 2006
Taped Seams
Rogue
September 15th, 2006
Panel Stiffness 2
Mayfly14
October 1st, 2006
Panel Stiffness 3
Larsboat
October 15th, 2006
Panel Stiffness 4
Imresboat
November 1st, 2006
Knockdown Recovery
Toon19
November 15th, 2006
Knockdown Recovery 2
Caprice
December 1st, 2006
Figuring Power
Dorado
December 15th, 2006
Figuring Power 2
Robbsboat
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2007
January 1st, 2007
Measuring Prop Thrust
LFH17
January 15th, 2007
Figuring Power 3
AF4
February 1st, 2007
IMB Capsize Test
IMB
February 15th, 2007
Figuring Power 4
Raider
March 1st, 2007
Rigging A Lugsail
Blobster
March 15th, 2007
Figuring Power 5
Mayfly12
April 1st, 2007
Everglades Challenge 2007
Frolic2
April 15th, 2007
Rowing Forces
Sportdory
May 1st, 2007
Rowing Gear
Robbsboat
May 15th, 2007
Rowing Power 2
Roar2
June 1st, 2007
Bulkhead Bevels
Toto
June 15th, 2007
Rend Lake 2007
Vector
July 1st, 2007
Rowboat Setup
Philsboat
July 15th, 2007
Shaping Shanteuse
Shanteuse
August 1st, 2007
Sail Area Math
Polepunt
August 15th, 2007
Shanteuse Shaping 2
Cormorant
September 1st, 2007
Taped Seams
Rogue
September 15th, 2007
Relaminating Toto
Mayfly14
October 1st, 2007
Hull Wind Drag
Larsboat
October 15th, 2007
Sizing Underwater Boards
Imresboat
November 1st, 2007
Underwater Board Shape
Harmonica
November 15th, 2007
My AF4 Changes
Caprice
December 1st, 2007
Knockdown Recovery
Dockbox
December 15th, 2007
Knockdown Recovery 2
Robbsboat
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2008
January 1st, 2008
The Future, 2008
Caroline
January 15th, 2008
Jewelbox Jr Knockdown
Jewelbox Junior
February 1st, 2008
Powering Jon20
Jon20
February 15th, 2008
IMB Capsize Test
IMB
March 1st, 2008
Philsboat Capsize
Blobster
March 15th, 2008
Rigging A Lugsail
Toon2
April 1st, 2008
Flipper Powered Roar2
Frolic2
April 15th, 2008
Rigging Sharpie Sprit Sails
Sportdory
May 1st, 2008
New AF4 Bottom 1
Robbsboat
May 15th, 2008
Rowing Gear
Roar2
June 1st, 2008
AF4 Bottom 2
Ozarkian
June 15th, 2008
Rend Lake 2008
Vector
July 1st, 2008
Rowboat Setup
Mikesboat
July 15th, 2008
AF4 Bottom 3
Wooboto
August 1st, 2008
Sail Area Math
Polepunt
August 15th, 2008
Materials And Tools
Cormorant
September 1st, 2008
Taped Seams
Rogue
September 15th, 2008
Rainwater Damage
Mayfly14
October 1st, 2008
Bulkhead Bevels
Larsboat
October 15th, 2008
Transom Height
Jonsboat
November 1st, 2008
Lugsails From Polytarp 1
Piccup Pram
November 15th, 2008
Lugsails From Polytarp 2
Caprice
December 1st, 2008
Weight Problems
Dockbox
December 15th, 2008
Knockdown Recovery
Raider
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2009
January 1st, 2009
Knockdown Recovery 2
Caroline
January 15th, 2009
Aspect Ratio
Jewelbox Junior
February 1st, 2009
Aspect Ratio 2
Mayfly16
February 15th, 2009
IMB Capsize Test
IMB
March 1st, 2009
Mizzen Thoughts
Blobster
March 15th, 2009
Rigging A Lugsail
Imresboat
April 1st, 2009
Laguna
Frolic2
April 15th, 2009
Rigging Sharpie Sprit Sails
Sportdory
May 1st, 2009
Small Boat Rudders
Robbsboat
May 15th, 2009
Rowing Gear
Roar2
June 1st, 2009
Bimini Boot
Ozarkian
June 15th, 2009
Remembering Phil Bolger
Vector
July 1st, 2009
Rend Lake 2009
Fatcat2
July 15th, 2009
Rowboat Setup
Mikesboat
August 1st, 2009
Sail Area Math
Family Skiff
August 15th, 2009
Beach Designs
Cormorant
September 1st, 2009
Taped Seams
Trilars
September 15th, 2009
Birdwatcher Cabins
Philsboat
October 1st, 2009
Bulkhead Bevels
Larsboat
October 15th, 2009
Transom Height
Jonsboat
November 1st, 2009
Ballast Again
Piccup Pram
November 15th, 2009
Ballast Again 2
Caprice
December 1st, 2009
Weight Problems
AF4Casa
December 15th, 2009
Ballast Again 3
Raider
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2010
January 1st, 2010
Knockdown Recovery
RioGrande
January 15th, 2010
Knockdown Recovery 2
Caroline
February 1st, 2010
Emergency Flotation
Mayfly16
February 15th, 2010
IMB Capsize Test
IMB
March 1st, 2010
Wood Vs Aluminum Spars
Blobster
March 15th, 2010
Rigging A Lugsail
Laguna
April 1st, 2010
Beefing A Mast
Frolic2
April 15th, 2010
Rigging Sharpie Sprit Sails
Sportdory
May 1st, 2010
Small Boat Rudders
Blobster
May 15th, 2010
New AF4 Bottom 1
Catbox
June 1st, 2010
AF4 Bottom 2
Ozarkian
June 15th, 2010
Rend Lake 2010
Vector
July 1st, 2010
AF4 Bottom 3
Wooboto
July 15th, 2010
2010 Texas200a
Mikesboat
August 1st, 2010
2010 Texas200b
Family Skiff
August 15th, 2010
2010 Texas200c
Cormorant
September 1st, 2010
2010 Texas200d
Trilars
September 15th, 2010
2010 Texas200e
Philsboat
October 1st, 2010
2010 Texas200f
Larsboat
October 15th, 2010
Sail Area Math
Jonsboat
November 1st, 2010
Sail Oklahoma a
Piccup Pram
November 15th, 2010
Sail Oklahoma b
Caprice
December 1st, 2010
Taped Seams
Trilars
December 15th, 2010
Bulkhead Bevels
Raider
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2011
January 1st, 2011
Mast Tabernacles
OliveOyl
January 15th, 2011
Knockdown Recovery
DarcyBryn
February 1st, 2011
Knockdown Recovery 2
Caroline
February 15th, 2011
Windsurfer Sail Mod
IMB
March 1st, 2011
Rowboat Setup
Paddleplank
March 15th, 2011
Rigging A Lugsail
Hapscut
April 1st, 2011
Figuring Displacement
Marksbark
April 15th, 2011
Rigging Sharpie Sprit Sails
Toon2
May 1st, 2011
Small Boat Rudders
Blobster
May 15th, 2011
Sail Sizing
Mayfly16
June 1st, 2011
Sail Sizing2
Ladybug
June 15th, 2011
Rend Lake 2011
Toto
July 1st, 2011
Trailering
Wooboto
July 15th, 2011
New Bimini
Mikesboat
August 1st, 2011
Cartopping
Family Skiff
August 15th, 2011
Butt Joints In Plywood
Cormorant
September 1st, 2011
Scarf Joints In Lumber
Trilars
September 15th, 2011
Balanced Lug Jiffy Reef
Philsboat
October 1st, 2011
Boat Costs
Larsboat
October 15th, 2011
Sail Area Math
Jonsboat
November 1st, 2011
Sail OK 2011 a
Piccup Pram
November 15th, 2011
Sail OK 2011 b
Caprice
December 1st, 2011
Taped Seams
Trilars
December 15th, 2011
Bulkhead Bevels
Sportdory
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2012
January 1st, 2012
H14 Sail Rig
OliveOyl
January 15th, 2012
Knockdown Recovery
DarcyBryn
February 1st, 2012
Knockdown Recovery 2
Caroline
February 15th, 2012
Sizing Underwater Boards
IMB
March 1st, 2012
Underwater Board Shape
Paddleplank
March 15th, 2012
Underwater Board Shape 2
Frolic2
April 1st, 2012
Underwater Board Shape 3
Marksbark
April 15th, 2012
Rowboat Setup
Toon2
May 1st, 2012
Electric Boats 1
Blobster
May 15th, 2012
Electric Boats 2
Electron
June 1st, 2012
Messin' With Motors
AF4
June 15th, 2012
Rend Lake 2012
Toto
July 1st, 2012
Measuring Prop Thrust
Brucesboat
July 15th, 2012
Making A Hull 1
Mikesboat
August 1st, 2012
Making A Hull 2
Paulsboat
August 15th, 2012
Olympic Thoughts
Cormorant
September 1st, 2012
Making A Hull 3
Hapscut
September 15th, 2012
Making A Hull 4
Philsboat
October 1st, 2012
Figuring Sail Area 1
Larsboat
October 15th, 2012
Sail OK 2012
Jonsboat
November 1st, 2012
Capsize Lessons
Piccup Pram
November 15th, 2012
Figuring Sail Area 2
Caprice
December 1st, 2012
Figuring Sail Area 3
Ladybug
December 15th, 2012
HULL SHAPING
Sportdory
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2013
January 1st, 2013
Bulkhead Bevels
OliveOyl
January 15th, 2013
Drawing Tools
HC Skiff
February 1st, 2013
Drawing Boats 2
Shanteuse
February 15th, 2013
Drawing Boats 3
IMB
March 1st, 2013
Figuring Displacement
Paddleplank
March 15th, 2013
Drawing Boats 4
Frolic2
April 1st, 2013
Drawing Boats 5
River Runner
April 15th, 2013
Drawing Boats 6
Picara
May 1st, 2013
Two Letters
Blobster
May 15th, 2013
Drawing Boats 7
Roar2
June 1st, 2013
Drawing Boats 8
Polepunt
June 15th, 2013
Rend Lake 2013
Toto
July 1st, 2013
Drawing Boats 9
AF4Grande
July 15th, 2013
Taped Seams
Mikesboat
August 1st, 2013
Butt Joints In Plywood
Paulsboat
August 15th, 2013
Making Sink Weights
Cormorant
September 1st, 2013
Rigging A Lugsail
Hapscut
September 15th, 2013
Rigging Sharpie Sprit Sails
Philsboat
October 1st, 2013
Modifying Boats 1
Larsboat
October 15th, 2013
Modifying Boats 2
Jonsboat
November 1st, 2013
Modifying Boats 3
Piccup Pram
November 15th, 2013
Sail Area Math
Caprice
December 1st, 2013
Stretched Stability
Ladybug
December 15th, 2013
Trailering Plywood Boats
Sportdory
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* List of Known Problems
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