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Hello, I´m building Eastport Pram from plans in Leon, Mexico. All of you are invited to see the process at my site:
http://eastportpram.yolasite.com/
Since this is my first boat at all, all coments, observations and questions are always welcome at my email address.
Happy sailing!
Andres
3 replies:
RE: Eastport Pram Building
Hi Andy
I've built one and its a good first boat, perhaps a little cramped for an adult to sail. My only real criticism is the gooseneck. Because it revolves around a square mast there can be a lot of stress. Firstly I would round off the mast a bit where the gooseneck hinges and secondly my plywood gooseneck split, I have therefore made one out of oak with no further problems.
Best wishes
Alan (UK)
RE: Eastport Pram Building
Andy, I'll be checking your website often in the next few weeks as I have just ordered the kit from clc for the EPP. Your's is looking great so far. Good luck. SH
RE: Eastport Pram Building
» Submitted by David.Donaldson - Tue, 7/20/10 » 12:32 PM
Look'n good! Are you planning on removing the stitches or just cutting them off? I removed my and very glad I did. It was a very easy task with a propane torch. If you remove, take the time to fill the holes before glassing, I did not, thinking they would naturally fill themselves with the fillets and multiple coats of epoxy. I ended up with a couple of dents... lesson learned for my next build.