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17th January 2010, 07:50 AM #136SENIOR MEMBER
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I figured it should be dead simple.
It was my intention to build something around 20-22 feet for my next boat, something that would not fit in my upstairs indoor "shop." I need to close the "shop" and get this place looking more like the nice house that it is but maybe I'll keep the shop open long enough to build one of these canoes first.The "Cosmos Mariner,"My Goat Island Skiff
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17th January 2010, 08:07 AM #137
Yes ... I think anyone who is interested in doing it will know how to go about it.
The thing that might hold them up is worry that the boat might not be suitable ... but I have mentioned that it is OK and given some hints.
Michael.
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17th January 2010, 08:31 AM #138SENIOR MEMBER
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That's great! Where do I type in my credit card number?
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17th January 2010, 08:55 AM #139
Those who know how to do it would if the designer gives them even a little permission. I make it quite clear that I think it is possible and OK and even give some hints to make it easier.
So those motivated will put wood in the corners.
MIK
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17th January 2010, 09:01 AM #140Prototypes-R-Us
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I think that epoxy fillets and tape would be faster in warm weather (not in the middle of a Canadian winter, what was I thinking?)
Polyester resin and tape takes a while to set up too.
I could have built it faster using a chine log method, because I would have used an air stapler to fasten the logs to the plywood, and my power planer and belt sander to put in the bevel, then plopped the bottom on and stapled it home.
The problem with chine logs and novice carpenters, is that they do not know how fussy to make the bevels, or how much glue to use. As this plan is geared towards the novice, MIK specifies to use epoxy, as it is more forgiving, and he can troubleshoot it from the other side of the world. Chine log issues can be perminant because once its glued down, if you mess it up you have ruined it. Only thick epoxy fillets and tape on the outside can fix a chine log mistake. Might as well have done it with epoxy and tape in the first place.
Rick.
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19th January 2010, 08:44 AM #141SENIOR MEMBER
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For All that cannot wait to build this canoe, plans are now available on Duckworks:
Duckworks Boatbuilders Supply
Best regards, Joost
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19th January 2010, 09:42 AM #142
haha Joost ...
Guess what I just rushed here to do! Thanks for that.
I am currently working on a new version for Paul Helbert to build as a trial.
It is a bit skinnier (28 inches compared to 33 inches - 711 cf 838) and with enough displacement for one person and light camping gear.
Michael
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19th January 2010, 10:37 AM #143
When will Duck Flat have the Quick Canoe up on its website?
Cheers
Jeremy
If it were done when 'tis done, then 'twere well it were done quickly
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19th January 2010, 12:19 PM #144Prototypes-R-Us
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19th January 2010, 11:48 PM #145
Rick, a Red Canadian might be kinda rare this time of year. I would be suspecting that most would be blue.
Jeremy, I am not sure when the Ducks will have it. They have to sort out their website stuff with the swap of ownership. I will make sure that they are aware they have a copy and you might be able to order it by ringing Dianne on the front office.
Try tomorrow in the afternoon
Michael
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20th January 2010, 01:24 AM #146SENIOR MEMBER
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20th January 2010, 09:27 AM #147
I am sure Rick would be happy to ... as would I. But you might have to build the canoe first.
And practice for long distance paddling.
MIK
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20th January 2010, 05:48 PM #148SENIOR MEMBER
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There's always a catch isn't there? I suppose a trans-Atlantic paddle would sort out the extra ballast I carry around my waist.
Mik - the plans mention 10 gauge screws for holding the centre spreader and skeg, and I am clueless about coverting screw sizes to metric. My guess would be 6mm?
Cheers,
Colin
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20th January 2010, 07:45 PM #149SENIOR MEMBER
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MIK, does the new smaller singlehander fit two sheets? Of 6mm? 4mm too thin?
Thanks, Brian
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20th January 2010, 09:01 PM #150New Member
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Here's some helpful charts for those of you who are unfamiliar with the work of Messrs. Brown & Sharpe -
Sizes of screws, metric and imperial screw sizes, screw size to use
6mm looks like a good guess for a wood screw.
A 10 ga machine screw will be closer to 5mm.
Precision Screw and Bolt offers Conversion Chart for Inch and Metric Diameters
Larry
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