Thanks Doug for the advice on the drive location. Whitefish,Doug offers the plans in a dxf. file that you can send to a laser cutting company and have them cut out for you. Should cost around $60-$100 bucks.

OK. I'm going to take the nine .dxf files
to my local Kinkos and see if they can print
them.

I called a local Kinkos yesterday and asked
about the .dxf format. He was sure they could
print .dwg but not certain about the .dxf.

My understanding is the .dxf format is preferred
over the .pdf because the scale (sizing) will
print precisely ???

Then for printing paper templates (to trace
and cut out pieces ourselves) there is no scale
difference between printing the .pdf and the .dxf?

The .dxf files can be used to actually operate CNC
type equipment.

Please understand that many of us have zero familiarity
with the world of Cadcam/Autodesk files. I just want
to get this clarified for my benefit as well as
anyone who is interested.

Thanks for your patience. Also, apologies to seanx450
for injecting all of this into your thread.

.dxf is just a common format used in the CAD world. It's not a format used for cutting on CNC, but can be converted to do so easily with the according CAM software.

As for printing them on paper for templates, if your shop can't do the .dxf, they should be able to print off the .pdf files. Worse case there are many free converters online to convert from .dxf to just about anything. Just try for example a Google search on "dxf to dwg converter" and you'll get many options. When they print them, just take a few measurements to confirm that they came out the right size. If not, have them adjust accordingly.

Thanks Marc

I borrowed the wife's Brother MFC-7840 printer and
finally got it to use legal size paper.

Then I printed PROWLER PAGE1.pdf. Taking the listed
transom width of 13 inches from PAGE7 and measuring
the width of the transom image on PAGE1.pdf, it is 12
and 3/4 inches - exactly where it should be!
After the skins go on it will be 13 inches wide sheer
to sheer.

My conclusion is that the .pdfs are printing these
patterns dead on.

All I need to do now is find a print shop that can
print the large .pdfs #4-6 and I will be good to go.
That should be easy. The remaining .pdfs I can do myself.

Kudos to Doug - excellent work!

I've done some before on my home printers, printing them in sections and taping them together. Takes some patience but also works and saves a few bucks. I just didn't have any local print shops to have it done, so that worked out. Maybe worth a shot.

Just got back from my local FedEx Office (formerly Kinkos)
store.

I was able to have PROWLER PAGE4,5 and 6 printed on a
36" wide sheet for $9.79. Their wide carriage printer
runs both 24" and 36" wide paper from a roll. All three
images could fit side by side on a 36" wide sheet.

Unfortunately, most Office Depot, Office Max, etc do not
have a wide carriage printer. If they do, they should be
able to print these .pdfs just as well. Also note that most
of the "Banner" products are in color so that process is
often cost prohibitive.

I asked if their was any way to covert all of the .pdfs into
a print job that could be ordered thru FedEx Office online
store. Answer: FedEx Office online store is an Enterprise
level product with prices starting at $25,000. Ouch!

The only way I know to get the large .pdfs printed on
continuous paper is copy them to removable media and walk
up to a print shop counter and ask.

My interest is primarily the engine stringers. The contours
of the boat is determined primarily by having the stringers
(and frames) shaped correctly. The stringers on my templates
measure 853mm along the top edge and 851mm along the lower
edge (lower edge measured just above the 23 degree forward
bevel). Both of these measurements are very close to 33.5 in.

There is nothing wrong with cut and tape but having known
lengths to check against can be helpful. If Doug posts
stringer lengths that differ from my measurements then please
use his.

Well there's not much more to add at this time. I filled the spray rail with micro balloons and epoxy. It came out a lot better than expected. Trimmed the over hang from the deck to match the sides,installed the strut, also gave the entire hull a good sanding. Tomorrow morning I'll apply some epoxy to seal the hull. Just waiting for my trim tabs and turn fin to arrive.

Alright! just ordered a ZEN G260 for an awesome price. Should arrive at the same time as my hardware. I'll post some more pics once everything is installed.