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Strip: Laughing Loon Firestar info sought
By:Mark Woodhead
Date: 3/20/2003, 3:20 pm

Has anyone out there built a Firestar yet? I was originally thinking of building the Northstar, but with three other boats under my belt with beams of over 22-1/2", I thought it might be good to build something a little more streamlined. This will be my first stripper, so I want to get it right.

I'm mostly looking for performance feedback, if anyone can compare the Firestar to say...an Arctic Tern or a Morris SOF with a beam of 23". Are these narrower boats like the Firestar (21" beam) significantly more tippy? Is there still enough room inside for some camping gear?

Thanks,
Mark

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Laughing Loon Firestar info sought
Mark Woodhead -- 3/20/2003, 3:20 pm
Re: Strip: Laughing Loon Firestar info sought *LINK* *Pic*
Richard Kohlström -- 3/21/2003, 3:06 am
You build beautiful boats, Richard, I'm jealous :) *NM*
Scott Ferguson -- 3/21/2003, 5:49 pm