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(Last update 5/26/09)
I've always wanted to build my own boat, but budget & space were always an issue. I regularly check in on the boat building forums at Bateau2.com (Bateau2.com Forums). Recently the designer, Jacques Mertens, took the feedback
and requests from the message board posters and designed an inexpensive, shallow draft, poling skiff similar to Hell's Bay
Glades Skiff .
The new design was named the Flats
Stalker 18.
I started the project by taking a few days to review the plans
and reading the builder's notes. The plans are very thorough, and all the dimensions are available, but sometimes you have
to do some studying to find everything you need.
Most of the building process will be documented and an estimation
given for the time I've spent on each step. Please note that the time is based on me working alone, without any assistance.
I'll note any steps where I had help.
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The Hells Bay Glade Skiff is a similar design to the Flats Stalker 18. Here's a comparison table:
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FS 18 Renderings |
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| Click on the pic to for a gallery of design renderings... |
Hells Bay Glades Skiff for comparison |
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| Click on the picture to see a gallery of this boat |
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