Re: [Paddlewise] Nadgee, Max, Boat Copying / Seguin

From: Peter Treby <ptreby_at_ozemail.com.au>
Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2004 11:13:16 +1000
Michael:
> Well as the author of the "Chopped Seguin" I can vouch that Rob Briant was
> payed his 100 $ for the plans. I have only bult one "Seguin"
> I built the boat 5 yrs ago only 2 weeks ago I attacked it w/ the skillsaw.
> http://community.webshots.com/user/qajaliorqti
> the hull is a per-plans built Seguin only cut and lowered for a tighter
more
> traditional fit.
> The yellow Chupacabras (see album) was built using a kit that I cut
> originally to the Seguin design, but after playing w/ the Carlson Design
> Hulls program I totally re-cut and really retains little of the original.

This is exactly the sort of design process that produces better and
different boats. I think this is a permissible and creative method of trying
out ideas. But if Rob Bryant adopted Matt's attitude, would a chop down of
his design be a rip off? Does the Chupacabras demand royalties? I don't
think so. The Seguin was just a starting point.
Both boats look great. Is the stitch and glue hull combined with a fabric
deck watertight and robust?
Cheers, PT
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