From: Julio MacWilliams <juliom@cisco.com>
Message-Id: <199705282045.NAA22722@monarch.cisco.com>
Subject: Re: Stimson Marine Spoondrifter
To: baidarka@lists.intelenet.net
Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 13:45:12 -0700 (PDT)
In-Reply-To: <338C8C61.3D24@boi.hp.com> from "Bill Blohm" at May 28, 97 01:49:53 pm
[snip]
> So, why didn't you go ahead and build it, using their lines and
> your own construction methods, or even those discussed in the
> baidarka list? After all, the plans gives you the right to build
> one.
I almost did, but then decided to used the Guillemot stitch&glue
lines (paid for it). It turned out as expected: a great boat, it
is my #1. I also have plans for the Coastal, but will probably
build it on canvas too once I finish my current two projects
(greenland and aleut kayaks).
>
> This brings up an interesting question, that I don't know if it
> should be followed or not. But FWIW, I know there are at least
> three pro builders, and at least the same number of designers.
> So...what happens if I see a plan or drawing or whatever, decide
> I like it, and then develop my own plans to provide me with that
> hull shape, and then build it myself from how I imagine it to be?
If I found the Aleut person who designed the baidarka I would pay
him with knives and fuel (american dolars are not edible). :-)
> What's the general take on this? And on my suggestion about using
> your own construction methods for the hull but their shapes from
> the plans you've already purchased?
Document it and share your experience with the designer.
I do not think there would be any problems unless you want to do business
selling the boats, then other arrangements are needed.
If you move this topic to wavelength@lists.intelenet.net
there would probably be a nice discussion.
>
> Bill B.
>
- Julio