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10th April 2012, 11:19 AM
Thread: Gaboon Plywood
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Gaboon Plywood
Just wondered if anyone from Victoria had planned on ordering an order of Gaboon from Denman Marine that either I could add a few sheets to or vice versa, to get a reasonable order together to save...
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25th February 2010, 10:41 PM
Thread: Scarfing ply
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Although I don't disagree with any method either...
Although I don't disagree with any method either way, I really find a good scarf join both satisfying to build and good to look at.
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5th September 2009, 11:22 PM
Thread: Ultralight Trailer material?
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My Tinnie trailer is made out of 50x25x2.5 with a...
My Tinnie trailer is made out of 50x25x2.5 with a 50x50x2.5mm single drawbar, is professionally made and plenty strong, have done a few fishing trips since buying the boat last year, without any...
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22nd July 2009, 02:40 PM
Thread: Hingejoint Fencing
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Sorry, You've lost me there Old Farmer, I have...
Sorry, You've lost me there Old Farmer, I have done many fences with ringlock using this method and its still working years on.
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11th July 2009, 01:27 PM
Thread: Hingejoint Fencing
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Hi Guys One method I use is, On a roll of...
Hi Guys
One method I use is, On a roll of ringlock or hingejoint fencing, there can be a GRIPPLE on the wires at one end of the roll, these are for joining the next roll on...
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22nd February 2009, 08:14 PM
Thread: Taipan 4.9 AUS329 'Got Wood'
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Almost Forgot
Hi All
Yes,she did the water, quite a while a go now. Only good times thus far. Slowly improving bits and pieces as I go.
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1st February 2009, 10:31 AM
Thread: First time for everything
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Hi All I have owned two caravans, older ones,...
Hi All
I have owned two caravans, older ones, I have owned a full size 16ft caravan and a Jayco Dove wind up camper. Although it didn't really stress me out, the full size van required a fair... -
5th December 2008, 07:23 PM
Thread: Aluminium
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Thanks Toby Thats probably the answer to the...
Thanks Toby
Thats probably the answer to the question I should have posed at the beginning, easiest and cheapest? Perhaps should have been the way to ask.
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3rd December 2008, 09:44 PM
Thread: Aluminium
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Aluminium
Hi All
I've had a bit of a read through the forum over a fair period of time, and consider myself a beginner in terms of arc and mig (I do not own a mig) but have used employers machines at... -
19th October 2008, 11:20 AM
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Quickie
My old man sailed a quickie out of Warrnambool, there were quite a few there. My Aunt also had one and left it at my grandparents to die, I wasn't old enough to save it back then.
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3rd June 2008, 06:16 PM
Thread: Looking for marine ply
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Hi Linda Call Boatcraft Pacific in Queensland...
Hi Linda
Call Boatcraft Pacific in Queensland and get them to send it to you. I live in country Victoria and had it delivered faster and cheaper than in Victoria
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3rd June 2008, 06:02 PM
Thread: Supplier of sailmaking thread
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I do have a part spool here, however I just went...
I do have a part spool here, however I just went out to find it and it has had some hardener splashed on it and now has west system colour on it every few feet, but as I said I'd try some more...
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3rd June 2008, 06:00 PM
Thread: Supplier of sailmaking thread
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Hi Peter I'd just go to a sailmaker in...
Hi Peter
I'd just go to a sailmaker in Melbourne, Horizon is Sandringham, Hooper I think is in Port Melbourne, Victorian Sailing Supplies in Seaford have an in house Sailmaker (Warren..somebody).... -
23rd April 2008, 06:30 PM
Thread: Hoop Pine Marine Ply?
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I would contact Boatcraft Pacific in Queensland...
I would contact Boatcraft Pacific in Queensland and see what they can do for you in the way of Gaboon, its been a couple of years, but I got it delivered to country victoria in 3 days.
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14th April 2008, 08:13 PM
Thread: Veneer Types and Availability
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Thanks Gentlemen I will talk with Rob again,...
Thanks Gentlemen
I will talk with Rob again, he has indicated it would be suitable for strip planking, and at the moment it is looking like the way to go.
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13th April 2008, 10:22 PM
Thread: Veneer Types and Availability
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Veneer Types and Availability
Hi Guys
Been away for quite some time and now concentrating on building a new design trailer sailer by Rob Legg, named the 'Venture'.
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20th January 2008, 09:13 PM
Thread: Restoring-repairing 12' Cherub
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Gday Wayfarer While I can't drop around for...
Gday Wayfarer
While I can't drop around for the beer, I'm sure theres a few people on here to help out online.
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28th October 2007, 09:50 PM
Thread: Taipan 4.9 AUS329 'Got Wood'
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Finally
Well after an eternity or thats what it feels like, the Taipan is one week off ready to hit the water, unfortunately I'm two weeks off:doh:
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18th October 2007, 09:25 PM
Thread: Looking at a boat!!
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Howdy Dingo Width I don't think is the issue,...
Howdy Dingo
Width I don't think is the issue, at 9ft, I don't believe you need an escort vehicle or vehicles, I believe once you hit 3metres you need escorts, but under that you will have flags,... -
5th September 2007, 08:15 PM
Thread: 3mm marine ply in Melbourne / Vic??
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Hi All I got Gaboon delivered from boatcraft...
Hi All
I got Gaboon delivered from boatcraft pacific in Queensland to Victoria and the delivery costs were only about $15 more than to get from Melbourne (marine timbers) I got them from BCP... -
21st August 2007, 06:49 PM
Thread: Heron Rebuild
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Hi Mikey I would put tapes on, to me its all...
Hi Mikey
I would put tapes on, to me its all part of a finished joint on a boat, especially on a outside chine, those areas seem to attract the most wear and tear. It would be a shame if the... -
10th August 2007, 10:42 PM
Thread: West System
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West System
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I use West System Epoxy, I have a question in regards to dewaxing it when cured. Can you use the likes of actone or epoxy thinners to clean it off before sanding so as to not waste a heap... -
7th August 2007, 07:34 AM
Thread: PDR Racer State Titles???
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Hi Mik I'm not trying to make them a racing...
Hi Mik
I'm not trying to make them a racing class as such. But was thinking it would a good way for people to get together and show off their PDR's. I agree having another one to muck around... -
6th August 2007, 10:58 PM
Thread: PDR Racer State Titles???
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So not really enough for state get togethers,...
So not really enough for state get togethers, thats a shame.
But I've managed to motivate myself, I have a sheet of marine ply in the lounge room as we speak, I've run out bits and pieces to... -
5th August 2007, 04:49 PM
Thread: PDR Racer State Titles???
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PDR Racer State Titles???
Hi All
Need some motivation to get back building the PD Racer, have recently acquired the materials to finish said boat.:;
So is this something that we should or could look at? Are the next... -
2nd August 2007, 07:42 PM
Thread: Power supply on acreages
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I had a quote in Victoria from Powercor, for...
I had a quote in Victoria from Powercor, for connection to the net work IN TOWN on a street that hadn't been developed, but the next street back from the Main Street, $22,000.:o
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31st July 2007, 10:12 PM
Thread: Moving House
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Hi All Sewer would be septic tank, water...
Hi All
Sewer would be septic tank, water would be water tank(s) could throw a stone at the power line, more than likely no gas, but would be bottle if we did.
Rural as in farm, 490 acres.
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31st July 2007, 10:06 PM
Thread: Nulon "Start Ya Bastard"
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We use 'Start ya Bastard' to start our old Cat D4...
We use 'Start ya Bastard' to start our old Cat D4 dozer on the farm, you have to pull start the starter motor, then try a engage the big girl without stalling it. We squirt the SYB in the air...
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31st July 2007, 09:56 PM
Thread: Power supply on acreages
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Hi All Dig the trench yourself, hire or...
Hi All
Dig the trench yourself, hire or borrow the trencher. Orange conduit, push over the wire, joining as you go, always put a dummy wire in as well, if you need to pull something through... -
31st July 2007, 09:33 PM
Thread: mixing 1m3 by hand/wheelbarrow?
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Ask one of the farmers if they've got a PTO mixer...
Ask one of the farmers if they've got a PTO mixer for their tractor, 1) you'll mix a larger batch at a time, 2) you can reverse the tractor up the hill to your formwork, 3) it would probably cost a...
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31st July 2007, 07:46 PM
Thread: Moving House
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Thanks Bob By the way, Bob, the house is 15km...
Thanks Bob
By the way, Bob, the house is 15km out the other side of Simpson, not far from you.
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31st July 2007, 06:40 PM
Thread: Moving House
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Moving House
Hi All
I've been thinking the last week or so, about shifting a house, 3 bedroom, tin roof on stumps, over a road to a new location about 500m away, in a rural area (paddocks all round, just cut... -
22nd July 2007, 10:41 PM
Thread: Happy Days (Bragging)
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I have actually started a PD racer, but then...
I have actually started a PD racer, but then decided that I should really finish one project before starting the next.:rolleyes: So I've just got to decide which project to finish before starting the...
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22nd July 2007, 09:12 PM
Thread: Happy Days (Bragging)
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Happy Days (Bragging)
Had a win which was finalised this weekend. Made the trip to Bendigo and picked up 5 full sheets of Gaboon (2500mm long, not 2440mm) 2/3mm and 3/4mm. 3 other full sheets of marine plywood, and 4-5...
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17th July 2007, 10:08 PM
Thread: Which Boat To Build
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Hi Robert Shouldn't be any real diffrence in...
Hi Robert
Shouldn't be any real diffrence in rigging costs for the 125/National E. The National E, I'm sorry to say 'does' have spreaders, almost identical in fact (I have a mate thats owns one... -
11th July 2007, 07:24 PM
Thread: Which Boat To Build
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I'd agree with the 125 dinghy, theres a number...
I'd agree with the 125 dinghy, theres a number around Melbourne, they are good for the family and would good to build. I started on one with my dad and then progressed to a mate and I. We hardly...
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3rd June 2007, 12:22 PM
Thread: Paulonia Experiment
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Thanks Guys Had a look at the Whitewood site,...
Thanks Guys
Had a look at the Whitewood site, answered most of my questions.
Next Question if your out there Mik, would entertain the idea of using Paulownia for planking a trailer sailer or... -
31st May 2007, 08:23 PM
Thread: Paulonia Experiment
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Gday Lewy Just wondering, do you have...
Gday Lewy
Just wondering, do you have guestimate on weight pre glassing the hull? Or even what you expect the finishing weight to be?
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29th April 2007, 06:29 PM
Thread: Kerabuild Epoxy Glue
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Gday Midge No this ones really new, it hasn't...
Gday Midge
No this ones really new, it hasn't even got a name I don't think. I know the one you talking about, Status Slipstream or something like that.
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29th April 2007, 05:12 PM
Thread: Kerabuild Epoxy Glue
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Hi All No the Taipan is a no go zone, its in...
Hi All
No the Taipan is a no go zone, its in the paint stage as we speak, so shouldn't need to go near it with any goo.
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29th April 2007, 07:08 AM
Thread: Kerabuild Epoxy Glue
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Thanks Steve I found the PDF and have a copy,...
Thanks Steve
I found the PDF and have a copy, will start walking around looking at things that need to be gooed.
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28th April 2007, 06:55 PM
Thread: Kerabuild Epoxy Glue
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Hi Daddles When he first wrote back and said...
Hi Daddles
When he first wrote back and said 'theres a bit of a problem, some of the containers have been opened' I thought, he we go, I've been stiffed, but he said he'd throw in a couple of... -
28th April 2007, 09:31 AM
Thread: Kerabuild Epoxy Glue
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Hi All Thanks guys, its prethickened and a...
Hi All
Thanks guys, its prethickened and a 1:1 mix, so it might not suitable, although I bought it off a guy who says hes in the boat building game, I'll try and find his details somewhere and... -
25th April 2007, 01:50 PM
Thread: Kerabuild Epoxy Glue
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Kerabuild Epoxy Glue
Hi All
I bought three packs of Kerabuild Epoxy Adhesive on Ebay a while back, I read its from the Netherlands.
Has anyone come across this stuff before? or even used it? How did it go? any... -
3rd April 2007, 11:00 PM
Thread: What is this old racer - help please
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Hi All Only a guess really, but could be...
Hi All
Only a guess really, but could be Cherub (would a red heart on the mainsail) definately not a 505.
Regardless of whether its a cherub or not, one of that age would still be a... -
31st March 2007, 11:17 PM
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Ok what happened?
Surely all the protests have been heard and results finalised. What the hell happened? Who is the Australian Champion Puddle Ducker? Results....PLEASE!!!!!!
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25th March 2007, 08:58 AM
Thread: Rob Legg Yachts
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Rob Legg Yachts
Hi All
Some may or may not be interested, but theres an interesting read I came across while looking at Rob Legg's (Of RL 24, 28, 34) website. www.rlyachts.net
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24th March 2007, 09:36 PM
Thread: What type of boat?
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Hi Guys From memory I got mine (sail no 1036)...
Hi Guys
From memory I got mine (sail no 1036) for $500, required full strip down and painting, but I don't recall having to buy anything significant to get her going, was complete with spinnaker... -
24th March 2007, 06:29 PM
Thread: What type of boat?
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Howdy No nothing to do with me, unless it...
Howdy
No nothing to do with me, unless it help you win races and sail like a world champion, in that case, yes it is all me and my amazing natural ability:D :D
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23rd March 2007, 08:36 PM
Thread: What type of boat?
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Gday Just had a bit of a look and found,...
Gday
Just had a bit of a look and found, www.125assoc.com I was always going to build one, I have a set of plans that I bought about 15 years ago, as the two here have been lent to the local...