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Matthias, Do you have an idea of what outboard you are using and how many horsepower? I have not ordered plans yet because I want to count the costs, so to speak, before I build. Not a fan of fourstroke outboards so I thought maybe a Tolson 30 hp short shaft. Only problem is it doesn't have...

High and low beam lights for boats? RM...

Jode, Maybe it can't be saved...any reason why you couldn't use it as a male plug to construct a 100% rot free fiberglass boat? RM

Matthias, Those modifications are great; we definitely think alike. One reason I really like the Cackler is that I want to keep the footprint small to make it easier to hide. With your modifications, you have the floor space of a much bigger boat; the best of both worlds. If you really wanted...

Naturally I had to Google this. I thought duck eggs would be smaller but they are actually bigger. We have a few Amish communities in MN; next time I go to their market I will look into buying some. RM

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Matthias, Sam Devlin's plans are never really clear and are open to alot of interpretation. If you look at your attached hull crossection you will see two triangles. A triangle is one of the strongest structural shapes, albeit in this case a scalene triangle. Its like a free gift, so yes, I'm...

Henry and Mathias, Not bonding the sole to the hull is certainly optional but I am not sure it is the best practice. I could be persuaded not to bond the sole on a human powered craft, but even the Devlin Poleboat which I built was stiffened to such a degree, I became an instant advocate...

Anthony mentioned kevlar; is it helpful in ice breaking conditions? Does kevlar hold up well? RM

Mathias, Glad to make your acquaintance. I am also considering the Cackler as a general fishing and duck hunting boat. The Cackler, for some reason, just speaks to me. Number one, I'm not getting any younger so another layout boat for hunting doesn't seem reasonable. Number two, I really miss my...

Henry, Addendum to above post. I've given this a little more thought and can explain my reasoning a little better after a good night's sleep. Edge gluing plywood is difficult, even for epoxy. By adding carlins to both sides of all bulkheads you are increasing your epoxy mating surface at least...

Henry, Uncharted territory for me as well, I just thought back to when I sheatrocked our basement, I was advised to always attach an edge of sheatrock to something solid so the joint is stable after you tape and texture it. Envision an I-beam beneath the sole. RM

Henry, Do you have carlins for the underside of the sole for attaching the sole sections? Obviously for something to screw into but more importantly, to keep your epoxy from sagging out of the seam? To my way of thinking they would be fitted to each side if the stringer/bulkhead. RM

Eric, They also port rifles and handguns using electrical discharge machining or EDM. If they are hungry for work, perhaps they can help you. My thinking was perhaps a gunsmith would be more agreeable to doing a one of. The hardest part is getting past their receptionist. RM

Try Magnaport International. RM

Peel ply is a stitch and glue boat builders best friend because it helps get you results far exceeding your capabilities. But what to do when you run out or just need a little for a small project? A few days ago I busted our shovel while moving the fish house. Although I had some leftover Peel...

Never a failure using Seafoam and nonoxygenated fuel. By failure, I mean having to rebuild a carburetor. RM

Tod, Perhaps a two pronged pronged approach. Repaint bottom of hull with Wetlander as Mr Fairbank suggested; it really does work. You could also try Capt Rich's idea with cotton fire hose but first lay down an underlayment of high density foam to help eliminate hot spots. To help the cotton...