Readers’ Projects, Issue 48

A whale of a wheelchair

This group of students built a costume for a child in a wheelchair for the non-profit organization Magic Wheelchair. The design was inspired by his favorite book, The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat.

While Away, a PT Skiff

While Away is an 18′ PT Skiff Built by Bill Cavanaugh from a kit supplied by Port Townsend Watercraft. He built her in the shop of DMC Boats in Falmouth using with lots of 105 Resin and 207 Special Clear Hardener. While Away is strong, lightweight and fuel efficient. Powered by a Honda 20 she will make 22 mph with two aboard and averages less than .75 gph. At 550 lbs for boat and motor, this boat is easily trailered around Cape Cod and other New England waters.