Comments on: Chappelle’s 14ft skiff – another candidate for the 2008 boatbuilding season? http://intheboatshed.net/2008/03/05/chappelles-14ft-skiff-another-candidate-for-the-2008-boatbuilding-season/ Old boats, wooden boat building and restoration - Gavin Atkin's weblog Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:27:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Dennis Sullivanhttp://intheboatshed.net/2008/03/05/chappelles-14ft-skiff-another-candidate-for-the-2008-boatbuilding-season/comment-page-1/#comment-69330 Dennis Sullivan Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:03:14 +0000 http://intheboatshed.net/2008/03/05/chappelles-14ft-skiff-another-candidate-for-the-2008-boatbuilding-season/#comment-69330 I am also building the Chapelle 14' sharpie skiff, and have been keeping a log of my progress at skiffbuilding@blogspot.com, with lots of pictures. I found the Crystal River TSCA site and thoroughly enjoyed their progress log and pictures. I am taking a different approach to the boat, aside from the fact that I am building her alone. I am following the design lines and sailplan as exactly as possible, but am using some modern materials: Okume plywood for the sides and bottom, and epoxy to bond and seal everything. I am making the scantlings a bit lighter than the plans call for, relying on the epoxy for greater strength. The shell of the hull is about complete, and I will turn her over and start on the inside within the next couple of days. I am also building the Chapelle 14′ sharpie skiff, and have been keeping a log of my progress at skiffbuilding@blogspot.com, with lots of pictures. I found the Crystal River TSCA site and thoroughly enjoyed their progress log and pictures. I am taking a different approach to the boat, aside from the fact that I am building her alone. I am following the design lines and sailplan as exactly as possible, but am using some modern materials: Okume plywood for the sides and bottom, and epoxy to bond and seal everything. I am making the scantlings a bit lighter than the plans call for, relying on the epoxy for greater strength. The shell of the hull is about complete, and I will turn her over and start on the inside within the next couple of days.

]]> By: Gavin Atkinhttp://intheboatshed.net/2008/03/05/chappelles-14ft-skiff-another-candidate-for-the-2008-boatbuilding-season/comment-page-1/#comment-64847 Gavin Atkin Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:19:18 +0000 http://intheboatshed.net/2008/03/05/chappelles-14ft-skiff-another-candidate-for-the-2008-boatbuilding-season/#comment-64847 I didn't - though I'm a long-time fan of Chappelle's books.Bill - how about sending me some photos and thoughts about the project? I've very much like to post them here.Gav I didn’t – though I’m a long-time fan of Chappelle’s books.

Bill – how about sending me some photos and thoughts about the project? I’ve very much like to post them here.

Gav

]]> By: Bill Whalenhttp://intheboatshed.net/2008/03/05/chappelles-14ft-skiff-another-candidate-for-the-2008-boatbuilding-season/comment-page-1/#comment-64839 Bill Whalen Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:39:37 +0000 http://intheboatshed.net/2008/03/05/chappelles-14ft-skiff-another-candidate-for-the-2008-boatbuilding-season/#comment-64839 Did you ever build this boat? The CRBB chapter of TSCA is in the process of planking one right now. We are only using hand tools and local materials (and cut boat nails...). See our website for more info (and latest updates). Did you ever build this boat?
The CRBB chapter of TSCA is in the process of planking one right now. We are only using hand tools and local materials (and cut boat nails…).
See our website for more info (and latest updates).

]]> By: Gavin Atkinhttp://intheboatshed.net/2008/03/05/chappelles-14ft-skiff-another-candidate-for-the-2008-boatbuilding-season/comment-page-1/#comment-62285 Gavin Atkin Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:47:05 +0000 http://intheboatshed.net/2008/03/05/chappelles-14ft-skiff-another-candidate-for-the-2008-boatbuilding-season/#comment-62285 It probably would - but to do so you'll probably have to model it in CAD, which will likely mean a few compromises. I'd look at Reuel Parker's plans and consider whether any of them correspond to the skiff in question.Gav It probably would – but to do so you’ll probably have to model it in CAD, which will likely mean a few compromises. I’d look at Reuel Parker’s plans and consider whether any of them correspond to the skiff in question.

Gav

]]> By: Roberthttp://intheboatshed.net/2008/03/05/chappelles-14ft-skiff-another-candidate-for-the-2008-boatbuilding-season/comment-page-1/#comment-62224 Robert Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:27:06 +0000 http://intheboatshed.net/2008/03/05/chappelles-14ft-skiff-another-candidate-for-the-2008-boatbuilding-season/#comment-62224 Gavin,How would a boat like this translate into stitch and glue construction, or would it? I live in South Florida (Sarasota) where Gulf waters are thin and am dreaming of a sprit sail skiff or sharpie of some sort (this one is nice too) but do not want to hassle with "traditional" construction methods or a permanently moored boat. I need a trailer sailer. Would a ply sharpie be too light? Gavin,

How would a boat like this translate into stitch and glue construction, or would it? I live in South Florida (Sarasota) where Gulf waters are thin and am dreaming of a sprit sail skiff or sharpie of some sort (this one is nice too) but do not want to hassle with “traditional” construction methods or a permanently moored boat. I need a trailer sailer. Would a ply sharpie be too light?

]]> By: Gavin Atkinhttp://intheboatshed.net/2008/03/05/chappelles-14ft-skiff-another-candidate-for-the-2008-boatbuilding-season/comment-page-1/#comment-10962 Gavin Atkin Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:09:49 +0000 http://intheboatshed.net/2008/03/05/chappelles-14ft-skiff-another-candidate-for-the-2008-boatbuilding-season/#comment-10962 Perhaps they're both working from similar sources!Wherever it comes from, it makes a good-looking rig.Gav Perhaps they’re both working from similar sources!

Wherever it comes from, it makes a good-looking rig.

Gav

]]> By: Andreashttp://intheboatshed.net/2008/03/05/chappelles-14ft-skiff-another-candidate-for-the-2008-boatbuilding-season/comment-page-1/#comment-10959 Andreas Sat, 15 Mar 2008 23:41:41 +0000 http://intheboatshed.net/2008/03/05/chappelles-14ft-skiff-another-candidate-for-the-2008-boatbuilding-season/#comment-10959 Dear Gavin, in your comment you´ve mentioned the nigel Irens influence on the lug yawl rig of Stambaughs Catbird 16. Strolling through some designers website i stumled over Paul Gartside´s daysailer design #124. looks like Karl Stambaugh had a close look at the sailing rig of that one ;-). Looks really close to me. Best RegardsAndreas Dear Gavin,
in your comment you´ve mentioned the nigel Irens influence on the lug yawl rig of Stambaughs Catbird 16. Strolling through some designers website i stumled over Paul Gartside´s daysailer design #124. looks like Karl Stambaugh had a close look at the sailing rig of that one ;-) . Looks really close to me.
Best Regards

Andreas

]]> By: Andreashttp://intheboatshed.net/2008/03/05/chappelles-14ft-skiff-another-candidate-for-the-2008-boatbuilding-season/comment-page-1/#comment-10869 Andreas Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:41:02 +0000 http://intheboatshed.net/2008/03/05/chappelles-14ft-skiff-another-candidate-for-the-2008-boatbuilding-season/#comment-10869 Had a look at Irens website before answering, and I think your right. I´m going for the lug yawl rig for two reasons: First I like its particular looks and the freed cockpit area, and Second, we have some not to high bridges in the area, and the lug yawl rig will fit better thenAndreas Had a look at Irens website before answering, and I think your right.
I´m going for the lug yawl rig for two reasons:
First I like its particular looks and the freed cockpit area, and
Second, we have some not to high bridges in the area, and the lug yawl rig will fit better then

Andreas

]]> By: Gavin Atkinhttp://intheboatshed.net/2008/03/05/chappelles-14ft-skiff-another-candidate-for-the-2008-boatbuilding-season/comment-page-1/#comment-10868 Gavin Atkin Wed, 05 Mar 2008 12:05:06 +0000 http://intheboatshed.net/2008/03/05/chappelles-14ft-skiff-another-candidate-for-the-2008-boatbuilding-season/#comment-10868 Handsome boat that Catbird 16 - particularly the drawings with the yawl rig with the high-peaked lug main. Do I detect a little of Nigel Irens' influence here, would you say?Check the rigs for Irens' Roxane and Romilly http://www.nigelirens.demon.co.uk/FRAMEcruising.htmThen take a peek at Stambaugh's Catbird 16 http://www.cmdboats.com/catbird16_yawl.htm?cart_id=2a2403d63b5e1f5061b5c619227c6bffWhich rig are you going for?Gav Handsome boat that Catbird 16 – particularly the drawings with the yawl rig with the high-peaked lug main. Do I detect a little of Nigel Irens’ influence here, would you say?

Check the rigs for Irens’ Roxane and Romilly http://www.nigelirens.demon.co.uk/FRAMEcruising.htm

Then take a peek at Stambaugh’s Catbird 16 http://www.cmdboats.com/catbird16_yawl.htm?cart_id=2a2403d63b5e1f5061b5c619227c6bff

Which rig are you going for?

Gav

]]> By: Andreashttp://intheboatshed.net/2008/03/05/chappelles-14ft-skiff-another-candidate-for-the-2008-boatbuilding-season/comment-page-1/#comment-10867 Andreas Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:26:38 +0000 http://intheboatshed.net/2008/03/05/chappelles-14ft-skiff-another-candidate-for-the-2008-boatbuilding-season/#comment-10867 Hello Gavin, Nice one, but I´ve already chosen to build Karl Stambaugh´s Catbird 16, which has now two different rig options.keep your amazing site goinAndreas Hello Gavin,
Nice one, but I´ve already chosen to build Karl Stambaugh´s
Catbird 16, which has now two different rig options.

keep your amazing site goin

Andreas

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