I don't mind people using CAD to draw up plans for my Guillemot as I publish the offsets in my book. I would appreciate royalties if someone goes into commercial production of it. If you build the boat from my drawings (as opposed from your drawings from my offsets), I request royalties for every additional boat built.

> There was quite a thread on design rights awhile back. Obviously,
> Nick intends us to build by drawing up our own forms. Out of curiosity,
> how do authors like Nick and Chris K. interpret copyright laws on
> those of us who choose not to buy plans? My own feelings are that,
> out of favor for the author I would be inclined to purchase materials
> from him where feasible, but as this is published data no further
> "royalties" are due.