Joe Lombardo
It is your site now.
Submitted by Joe Lombardo on Tue, 08/08/2006 - 23:33. I built this site with grand intentions. Unfortunately, like a little kid who puts more cake on his plate than he can possibly eat, I have taken on more than I can manage.
Since all the functionality is here, the only real thing missing is a few boat builders who are looking for a place to record their project and share their research.
With that in mind, I'll leave the site running. If you have any questions or requests, please feel free to email me at joe@boatbloggers.com.
Learn more about this site from our welcome page.
Since all the functionality is here, the only real thing missing is a few boat builders who are looking for a place to record their project and share their research.
With that in mind, I'll leave the site running. If you have any questions or requests, please feel free to email me at joe@boatbloggers.com.
Learn more about this site from our welcome page.
How to share your photos in online forums.
Submitted by Joe Lombardo on Thu, 09/16/2004 - 02:29. Want to share your digital pictures with fellow boat builders? Here is a quick step-by-step tutorial using BoatBloggers.com and the CLCBoats
.com forums.
.com forums. Grab Handles
Submitted by Joe Lombardo on Fri, 09/03/2004 - 10:17. Fitting Out Recent discussion on the CLCBoats.com forum reminded me that I still have to install grab handles on my kayaks. For the Mill Creek I'll use the traditional looking padeyes. For Michael's Chesapeake I'm undecided so I've started researching the options. Here's what I've found so far.
Forum wisdom seems to think that a loop of rope through the hull is not comfortable for long or heavy hauls and may cause injury if the boat spins or rolls in the surf. Read the discussion
.com forum reminded me that I still have to install grab handles on my kayaks. For the Mill Creek I'll use the traditional looking padeyes. For Michael's Chesapeake I'm undecided so I've started researching the options. Here's what I've found so far.Forum wisdom seems to think that a loop of rope through the hull is not comfortable for long or heavy hauls and may cause injury if the boat spins or rolls in the surf. Read the discussion
Wooden foot braces
Submitted by Joe Lombardo on Mon, 08/23/2004 - 02:17. Fitting Out I haven't installed foot braces in either of our boats yet. I didn't want to put holes through the deck and hadn't gotten around to following Kurt Mauer's plans. Now I am kind of glad I didn't. I'm pretty settled on using Nick Schade's approach as described in his book "The Strip-Built Sea Kayak" and plan to buy the kit from shearwater-boats.com.
Research "wooden kayak foot braces" on the web, discussion groups or BoatBloggers.com
Research "wooden kayak foot braces" on the web, discussion groups or BoatBloggers.com
Fast and Fabulous - Varnishing Techniques
Submitted by Joe Lombardo on Sun, 08/15/2004 - 17:06. Articles | Painting and Varnishing I'm getting ready to varnish my Mill Creek 15, now named "Manteo" after my family vacation spot. I didn't have too much trouble with varnishing Michael's boat (now named OB, after a horse he learned how to ride on) but thought a little research wouldn't hurt.
This article, meant for owners of large motor craft, has some good tips and describes the process in detail.
Research "boat varnishing" on the web, discussion groups or BoatBloggers.com
This article, meant for owners of large motor craft, has some good tips and describes the process in detail.
Research "boat varnishing" on the web, discussion groups or BoatBloggers.com
Specialty Small Craft
Submitted by Joe Lombardo on Sat, 08/14/2004 - 17:42. Plans and Kits Specialty Small Craft, a canadian company, offers kits for many classic boats designed by Steve Killing, an America's Cup yacht designer.
The Case For Lofting
Submitted by Joe Lombardo on Fri, 08/13/2004 - 22:01. Lofting | Articles If you want to build a boat from plans (as opposed to buying a kit), you will need to learn how to loft. This article by Dudley Dix Yacht Design is a great introduction to the process.
Research "lofting boat plans" on the web, discussion groups or BoatBloggers.com
Research "lofting boat plans" on the web, discussion groups or BoatBloggers.com
Guillemot Kayaks Paddle Plans
Submitted by Joe Lombardo on Fri, 08/13/2004 - 21:55. Plans and Kits | Paddles Plans for making your own laminated wood sea kayak paddles.
The Greenland Paddle - Its Construction and Use
Submitted by Joe Lombardo on Fri, 08/13/2004 - 21:50. Articles | Paddles Gerry David wrote this detailed and entertaining article on building greenland style paddles.
Research "making greenland paddle" on the web, discussion groups or BoatBloggers.com
Research "making greenland paddle" on the web, discussion groups or BoatBloggers.com
RoguePaddler.com - Magnetic Hatch Covers
Submitted by Joe Lombardo on Fri, 08/13/2004 - 21:40. Articles | Installing the Hatches Wes Kisting is building the "Ultimate Expedition Kayak" and giving the details on RoguePaddler.com. This is a detailed description about how used rare-earth magnets to hold his day hatches in place.