New - Boat build advice

HenryHawthorne said:
Ordered plans for the Snow Goose this afternoon. Will start a build thread once I get them and get myself organized. I have a few questions for the SG owners out there, but will hold those to open that thread. Appreciate all the guidance so far.
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I haven't followed this thread. I see you are building a snow goose - I built one 25 years ago and have used it hard. I would build one again for sure, but we should talk before you start cutting. Happy to chat anytime. Send me a PM and I'll send my phone number.
 
Are you building your Snowgoose right side up or upside down? Just a helpful hint if you decide to build your boat on sawhorses like I did. Build your own; don't rely on Menards sawhorses. Don't ask me how I know. Richard 20240330_175115.jpg
 
Personally I chose to build my Devlin 13 Poleboat right side up because I feel it is less conducive to builder error since you are laying the panels over the bulkheads. The other reason was I want to build a Cackler one day and wanted my first build to be a primer for the second. Incidentally, the kits Devlin promotes are built right side up. Richard
 
RM Anderson said:
Personally I chose to build my Devlin 13 Poleboat right side up because I feel it is less conducive to builder error since you are laying the panels over the bulkheads. The other reason was I want to build a Cackler one day and wanted my first build to be a primer for the second. Incidentally, the kits Devlin promotes are built right side up. Richard
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I ask because the Devlin book promotes upside down. Will likely be next week before I get my plans from them, so don't know what they'll suggest specifically for the SG. I haven't wrapped my head around doing the initial internal fillets between wires upside down.
 
I'm sorry, I got everything ass backwards. Yes, I built UPSIDE-DOWN and that is what Devlin seemingly promotes. Thank you for correcting my mistake. One too many Crown Royals. Incidentally I am finished with my build and am now concentrating my efforts on putting a carriage style dodger and flapper boards for grassing material. Richard
 
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