Somes
Sound 12-1/2
Getting
started workshop
(PROPOSED)
We’ve
had quite a few requests for a chance to spend some time
with John going over the Somes Sound 12 1/2 plans, talking
through the project.
We’ve also heard that it would be very helpful to easily
and efficiently collect some of the materials for the SS
12.5, especially one key item:
585
pounds of lead.
So we’re thinking that a weekend workshop
that combined these two might be helpful.
Our
idea: The first workshop would take place over a weekend,
probably in May (definitely sometime after snow typically
ends, which is early April) and before the first of June.
We’re planning for one full day to go over plans, learn how
to put the jig together, try some useful techniques, and
ask plenty of questions; the second day to finish up, then
load vehicles and trailers for the trip home. The lead
keels will be waiting, and ready to be loaded. If interest
warrants, we can also arrange for all the plywood you’ll
need, plus the solid wood for the backbone (stems, keelson,
keel, deadwood, transom, sheer clamps, floors, centerboard
trunk.) We would provide a list of places to stay and
lunch. We’ll need at least eight participants to make this
work.
You’ll gain the confidence to build your boat, and get to
hear the answers to a lot of questions, not only yours but
many that you will not have thought of (at the time) since
a group thinking together can cover a lot of ideas
creatively and thoroughly. You’ll also save money on
shipping, especially for that chunk of lead.
This will be real blast, an opportunity to ask John
everything you can think of, and connect with at least
seven other builders just like you, kindred spirits who are
starting their own boats. And Maine in the spring isn’t
half bad either.
If you’d be interested in participating,
please let us
know.
When you write, it would be very helpful to know roughly
when you would like to come, what you’d like to learn
while here, and which materials you would like to take
home with you. We’ll work out the details, options, and
costs once we have a clear idea of what will help
everyone the most, then you can make final decisions
about what you’d like to do.
If there is enough interest, we’ll offer additional
workshops at different times of the year. If you can’t make
it to Brooklin, please check back with us; we’re working on
a page of sources for lead keels, plywood, solid wood, and
hardware and will be putting these up shortly. (Note: This
list of suppliers is in the Somes Sound 12 1/2 plans.)
