SMALL BOAT JOURNAL MARCH 1986 Number 47 ROWING SPECIAL Rowing Sea Trials SBJ's judges report on eight sliding-seat rowing boats for recreational touring. 1986 USRA/SBJ Rowing Directory Boats, builders, gear, and accessories are all included in the first comprehensive listing of recreational rowing shells. Also features How to Select a Rowing Shell , a step-by-step approach to choosing a sculling boat. Sculling Oar test: Part I, Anatomy of an Oar A look at the numbers reveals significant differences among 10 sculling oars. SAIL Montgomery 15 & Compac 16 Two budget microcruisers show their strengths and weaknesses. POWER Kevlar Flats Skiff: Light & Lively A fisherman's dream boat uses an exotic fiber and a practical hull design. Durable Duraboat This high-tech aluminum skiff from Australia uses no welds or rivets. Outboard Roundup '86 These new engines make powerboating easier and less costly. PADDLE Faltboat Follies A folding kayak promises fun and convenience, but where the wing nuts ? BUILDING & DESIGN SBJ Cartoon: Slicer This 29-foot plywood outboard only needs a 10-horse engine. Custom Boat: Mini-Budget Bass Boat A little ingenuity transforms a johnboat into a fully equipped fishing machine. COLUMNS Seamanship Knots: A Short History Boatcraft Gunwale & Hull Cushioning Gunkholing The Winds of Spring EVERY ISSUE Letters Lobscouse Small Talk Calendar Vintage Boats Bookmarks Waterlines Boatware Bitts & Pieces Boatshops & Builders Advertisers' Index
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