Years ago, in 1999, I ordered plans and supplies to build a small boat - Jacques Mertens's D4 dinghy. (The D4 has since been replaced by the D5 at bateau.com.) I had a garage then, but thanks to divorce, apartmentaliving, and long-distance dating, it was carefully put aside after I had cut the hull panels and frames out. Now that I am remarried and living stably with a garage (at least for the time being - until I move again), I pulled the parts and plans out, and picked up where I left off.
But wait! I like to canoe, and building a canoe looks quicker. Even with my schedule, I'll be able to get a canoe in the water before fall. So why not build a canoe first? I looked at plans on bateau.com where I had bought the dinghy plans, and chose the 16' Hiawatha. Progress on the D4 will slow, but Renee and I will enjoy the canoe sooner.
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