http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toterbuilders/ toterbuilders Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:46:17 GMT kensimpsonaz http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toterbuilders/message/114 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toterbuilders/message/114 10/30/2009 TOTER 2 , Design Concept The need for small, one or two occupant, portable boats is obvious. They can be built and stored in confined spaces. They Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:46:00 GMT kensimpsonaz http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toterbuilders/message/113 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toterbuilders/message/113 Hello Toterbuilders. I am in the process of redesigning Toter to include the 'Tape & Glue' method of assembly. The new boat will be a little longer, a little Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:28:59 GMT kensimpsonaz http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toterbuilders/message/112 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toterbuilders/message/112 It has been some time building this member site, and with the advent of the new Portable Boat Plans website, it seems more interest is developing. The Toter Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:44:58 GMT Carl http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toterbuilders/message/111 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toterbuilders/message/111 I'm Carl Ringwall, I'm getting ready to build one of the Explorer boats. Looking forward to getting involved on the group. I really like the nested boat Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:02:51 GMT Ken Simpson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toterbuilders/message/110 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toterbuilders/message/110 Hi Ernie, I found the KingFisher, and it is a neat little boat.  He has a website now, and is selling plans and the motor control unit too.  However, the Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:33:26 GMT Ernie Lambert http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toterbuilders/message/109 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toterbuilders/message/109 There is a boat called the Kingfisher which is basically a fancy kayak powered by a trolling motor.  But he developed a pretty sophisticated control system, Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:40:21 GMT kensimpsonaz http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toterbuilders/message/108 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toterbuilders/message/108 Does anyone have the experience of adding an external speed control module for remotely adjusting the speed of a 12V trolling motor. I wish to mount the motor Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:41:18 GMT Ken Simpson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toterbuilders/message/107 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toterbuilders/message/107 Hi Frank, Yes, I have used drywall tape (not paper), but there are many types.  I found the fiberglass type to be too open and not strong enough.  I tried Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:46:18 GMT fulton0922 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toterbuilders/message/106 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toterbuilders/message/106 Anyone out there using drywall tape in their glue and tape construction efforts? I would be very interested to hear any comments. Ken, would you please comment Sat, 05 Sep 2009 14:40:16 GMT kensimpsonaz http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toterbuilders/message/105 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toterbuilders/message/105 We have created a website for all of my portable boat plans. Please go to " WWW.PORTABLEBOATPLANS.COM " and review the latest designs. The newest is the Thu, 28 May 2009 14:39:12 GMT kensimpsonaz http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toterbuilders/message/102 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toterbuilders/message/102 Just a short note to let you know that Toter has a smaller sister boat, the EXPLORER. It is a one-sheet traditional looking row or paddle boat, over 8 feet Mon, 23 Mar 2009 03:04:53 GMT Ken Simpson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toterbuilders/message/101 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toterbuilders/message/101 Hi Wayne, Yes, the prototype weighs just over 100 pounds.  I must admit this is heavier than designed, but I used heavier stock than required in a few Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:38:08 GMT Wayne Farris http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toterbuilders/message/100 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toterbuilders/message/100 Ken: Any idea as to how much the prototype weighs? --Wayne Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:18:11 GMT Ken Simpson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toterbuilders/message/99 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toterbuilders/message/99 Hi Chuck, Many thanks.  I noticed the posting after I wrote the message. Also thanks for making it a featured article, as you have many to choose from, I am Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:02:14 GMT Chuck Leinweber http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toterbuilders/message/98 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toterbuilders/message/98 Ken: I have already posted the plans in Duckworks and it will be tomorrow's feature article: http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/09/designs/polywog/ Chuck