Building an old design - the 17' Cape Charles - that I bought back in early 1990's. I had already cut and scarfed the sides back then, so figured that now I have some time, I would finish it. The plans are pretty sparce hand drawn and leaving some to the imagination, but very doable.

There's some differences with the newer updated designs. The old one has 2 deck beams.. one just behind the cowling/cockpit and one just forward of the cockpit. It also shows the aft bulkhead right up against the aft beam. I notice in the old construction gallery for the Chesapeake that in image #38, the bulkhead is also located there, though in the videos and other pics the bulkhead is set further aft. I'm wondering about setting this further aft for a bit of storage behind seat. I'm thinking it wouldn't matter as long as it is only maybe a foot or so back.

The new also shows a small deck beam up near the bow which the old plans don't have. Wondering if it is smart to add this or perhaps not needed in the old plans. The shear clamps go all the way to bow on this boat and there's some hatch reinforcements too.

I have a couple build images here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jdory/51616078664/in/dateposted/ if that shows up and here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jdory/51616078664/in/photostream/  If those links don't work, then just go to the album Boatbuilding on www.flickr.com/photos/jdory

thanks!