Craft A Craft

Boat design, home building, and cruising in a nutshell

Tungstite the Kayak: Sink or Swim?

Tungstite the kayak: Sink or swim?

Shane Oh and Peter Wan, two enterprising young men, have created a high school Engineering Club. This article details a nice little PVC/tarp/ziptie kayak.

Check it out! There are also build instructions with more pictures here.

Happy Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day!

Just wishing all the mother’s out there well!

Solo to Nashville

Ray Macke has build a great looking Hankinson design (check out the build log here). Last fall he had the chance to make a hurried, late season run on the Cumberland River. Ray has a great narrative/story telling style, and there’s some good humor and enjoyment in this log.

Check out his adventures. We’ve probably all been there, or will be there someday.

Glen-L Boatbuilder Store Update

Glen-L Boatbuilder Store

Glen-L has updated their store (some still on the way)… check out their new, improved look, along with easier navigation and better organization of plan details.

Morphing Apartment

I know it’s not a boat, but I found it really slick, and there are probably a fair number of ideas you might could use. Small space living, on land or on the water, has a lot of similarities.

Tall Ships® Duluth

Tall Ships Duluth

Duluth, MN, USA - July 25-29, 2013

Looks like a great event. Day sails on Lake Superior on true tall ships and on board tours.

Progress…

Glen L. Witt, of Glen-L, a favorite of many for boating plans and supplies, has this article on Then and Now. Some good thoughts on the changes that many of us can remember during our lifetimes.

SeaTow Boston

A brief overview of a SeaTow operator in Boston. To me, guiding a boat under tow into a slip has got to be a challenge sometimes – it’s hard enough under power :-)

(I just happened to find this, unrelated to the terrible events in Boston this week. I pray for all the people involved and hope for the best outcome possible).

Bubba’s Hover

… That’s how I got started, driving the golf cart and then golf got in the way.

Tall Ships and Summer Events

Tall Ships are obviously a love and fascination for many people. Even if you’re not “into sail” the majesty and power of these vessels can be awe inspiring.

CNN has a nice rundown of some various Tall Ship activities that are happening during the 2013 year. Check them out, some might be near you.