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Unpacking and Prep

Kit Arrival

My kit arrived yesterday during an afternoon of thunderstorms. I was lucky to get everything unloaded without soaking the wood. I had given the delivery some thought because I had a situation in which I knew the truck would not be able to get anywhere near my garage. I would need a way to get […]

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Unpacking and Prep

Shop Prep

The kit is scheduled to arrive in 3 days. I’ve never had anything but the most basic of power tools. A circle saw, jigsaw, basic reciprocating saw for rough stuff, and a cheap sheet sander. For drilling and screwing, a simple battery-powered electric drill. For my Jimmy Skiff II build, I bought a small hand […]

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Thinking (pre-purchase)

In for a penny…

After nearly a year of looking and thinking, I finally pulled the trigger on the kit. Placed order with CLC and scheduling delivery for mid-May. Need time to complete current boat and get shop ready.

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Thinking (pre-purchase)

Welcome…

I’ve never blogged about anything before, and I’m still not sure whether I want to do it now. The CLC manual seems straightforward but there are a lot of nuances that it just can’t cover. Builder’s blogs are a great complement to manuals. I’ve been REALLY grateful for the time other builders have taken to […]

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