thanks for the info,,, this boat was designed in 1999 and i have talked to jeff spria himself several times viea e-mail,, i just would like to be able to find or chat with someone that has built this boat, so that i may not make all the mistakes that i for see coming my way you can view this boat @ http://home1.gte.net/jspira/boatbuilding/hd_alas.html
this is what he has to say about this boat, his words not mine....
The Alaskan was initially designed for a customer who lives in Alaska and wanted an excellent all around boat for having fun and fishing for Salmon. He liked the Nova Scotia dory but wanted something a bit bigger, something he could power from a well mounted outboard, and a boat that could be sailed in a pinch. So, the Alaskan for just that - universal power, an outboard, oars, or sails - and the sea kindliness inherent with the traditional Grand Banks dories.
thanks again and keep me posted,
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