9
From The Editor
Our editor recalls Frank Prothero, a legendary Seattle boatbuiler who passed away in 1996 at the age of 91. We take a close look at the 1938 Midget Flyer, a 10’ outboard runabout, and the 12’ Ultra-Light Solo Packboat, a Kevlar descendant of traditional Adirondack guide boats. Bruce Bateau takes us cruising on Washington’s South Salish Sea and Ben Fuller shows us some homemade tiller extensions. Our reviews focus on WEST System’s Special Clear Hardener and Mudders overboots for soft and sticky intertidal mud. And Joe Lanni, in spite of the lack of a shop and tools, built our Reader Built Boat, a 9’ sectional for oar and sail.
9
From The Editor
11
Boat Profile
A smart little runabout from 1938 designed by Bruce N. Crandall
8
Boat Profile
A versatile Kevlar rowing boat
17
Adventures
A sojourn by sail and oar
3
Technique
An important element of boat trim
3
Product Reviews
A 105 epoxy mix for finish work
5
Product Reviews
Flexible wings for a big footprint
9
Reader Built Boats
A true novice’s first boat
Past Issues