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20th December 2015, 02:04 PM
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I'm not surprised that you don't find the...
I'm not surprised that you don't find the Blobster attractive. Yes it's purely the functionality that attracts me. The only issue might be that should I ever want to sell it there might be a lack of...
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17th December 2015, 06:28 PM
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Blobster partial build images
This is the "skeleton" of the Blobster. 7 frames which seem reasonably simple to make. I haven't quite learned yet how to make conforming surfaces in Sketchup. I've been learning it as I've been...
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17th December 2015, 06:07 PM
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G'day Bob, I was wondering when you would make...
G'day Bob, I was wondering when you would make your presence known! Actually I have 3D'd it already. Well partially at least, in Sketchup :D. It's a great and no-cost way to build a model and get an...
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16th November 2015, 07:18 PM
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Thanks everyone. I have ordered plans for a Jim...
Thanks everyone. I have ordered plans for a Jim Michalak design, the Blobster. A bit of a quirky design but for the kinds of boating I do it has most of the features I want. For example, I have been...
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15th November 2015, 01:46 PM
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Thanks RossV. I haven't looked at the Sweet Pea...
Thanks RossV. I haven't looked at the Sweet Pea but I'll do so. As this time my budget is severely restricted I am going to have to look far and wide for budget materials. My first build was blessed...
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14th November 2015, 05:41 PM
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Thanks Toymaker Len, I was more thinking of a...
Thanks Toymaker Len, I was more thinking of a cabin style. I am looking with interest at the AF3 by Jim Mikalak. It's a very economic build but with the skiff hull will be nice for the shallow...
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14th November 2015, 01:55 PM
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Looking for the ideal design for a 16' trailer-sailer.
Hi all. After my success at building two boats now, my attention is turning to my ultimate (do we ever have an ultimate??) boat build.
I am looking to build a trailer sailer of around 16' which... -
14th November 2015, 01:04 PM
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Hello all. Been a while since I checked in here....
Hello all. Been a while since I checked in here. I didn't get much time to sail in my new Spindrift before this spring, but after quite a few outings in various weather conditions I can give you my...
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24th May 2014, 08:01 PM
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Well, I have finished the Spindrift 11 and today...
Well, I have finished the Spindrift 11 and today launched her for her maiden voyage.
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1st April 2014, 03:50 PM
Thread: WEST V's BOTECOTE
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Back on subject... I used Botecote for my first...
Back on subject... I used Botecote for my first build, and have just about completed my second using Wests. I like Wests for the lower viscosity in wetting out. It also cures quicker, even with the...
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26th March 2014, 11:22 AM
Thread: Best marine paint/varnish brands?
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Wow Ross, that's one beautiful boat! That would...
Wow Ross, that's one beautiful boat! That would sell me on International right there! Norglass is Aussie owned, and that is a plus. Binks Marine here in Adelaide stock and recommend them, but Duck...
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26th March 2014, 10:42 AM
Thread: Best marine paint/varnish brands?
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Best marine paint/varnish brands?
Hello all. I am getting to the painting and finishing stage of my current build (B & B Spindrift 11 dinghy), and have to order my paints, varnish etc. soon. I am a bit confused over which brand of...
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25th March 2014, 10:52 PM
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G'day Bob. Yes, I reckon the Spindrift is about a...
G'day Bob. Yes, I reckon the Spindrift is about a 100hr build, give or take a few hours. I would estimate I have put in about 80hrs so far, and I'm nearing the end of the build stage, then it's...
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24th March 2014, 10:00 PM
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Well, it's been awhile since visiting here. I...
Well, it's been awhile since visiting here. I have spend most of my forum time on the B & B forum where I have my build log, but for those who are interested, here are some pics of my build so far: ...
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8th January 2014, 04:56 PM
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Hi Dan. Thanks for that. I've had a good look at...
Hi Dan. Thanks for that. I've had a good look at the B&B Spindrift and have decided on the Spindrift 11, which is about ideal for my needs. Very nice boats these. I've taken the plunge and ordered...
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4th January 2014, 07:56 AM
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Decisions, decisions - help please with new sailboat choice.
Hello all. As a new member here I'm hoping to get some help deciding on a small sailboat design. I posted a thread on the boatbuilding forum here but thought this would be the better one for this...
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1st January 2014, 07:42 PM
Thread: WEST V's BOTECOTE
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I'm a newbie on this forum, but I built a fishing...
I'm a newbie on this forum, but I built a fishing kayak a couple of years ago, with outriggers. The outriggers I built as a learning project, and used West System on those. On the kayak I used...
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1st January 2014, 07:34 PM
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Newbie with questions on Goat Island Skiff
Hello all. I am in the early stages of deciding which wooden sailboat I would like to build. I have built a JEM Sabalo kayak, which was quite a detailed and challenging project for a novice boat...