John Cairns wrote:
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> From: Eric Johnson <eric@theftnet.net>
> To: West Wight Potter Mail List <wwpotter@tscnet.com>; Sail@Tx3. Com
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> Subject: Some thoughts...
> Date: Monday, September 21, 1998 4:45 PM
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> West Wight Potter Website at URL
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> "This Old Boat" by Don Casey is excellent. I'll buy this one soon. In one
> volume, it discusses all the maintenance things and modifications we might
> do in an easy-to-read and easy-to-understand manner. Unfortunately, it
> really made my realize just how poorly my P19 was constructed (no backing
> plates anywhere, for example, and almost nothing was bedded, except by
> me)..
> but the design is good and I can beef up the weak points.
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> I would have to agree/disagree with your comment about "poor" construction.
> I have noticed what I would call "sloppy" construction, more terms of
> finishing work(sealer smears, etc.). Overall I would characterize my P-19's
> construction as "inexpensive". Casey tells of cleats that weren't backed
> being ripped right off the deck of boats under tow. Could you imagine that
> ever happening to a Potter? The upgrades you talk about are expensive(are
> your backing plates stainless?) and obviously more labor intensive. I
> didn't realize myself how inexpensively the thing was built until I took
> delivery, but it's been relatively easy to add the backing plates etc. I
> can get my materials for free so cost really hasn't been an issue, and I
> like to think , like you , that the design can compensate for deficiencies
> in materials. John Cairns WWP-19 #960