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23rd July 2017, 10:48 PM
Thread: Hey Mik !
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This is interesting ...
This is interesting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80PVM-L97g0 , with double outriggers.
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23rd June 2017, 10:27 AM
Thread: Hey Mik !
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I agree mob. I would have thought this post of...
I agree mob.
I would have thought this post of mine would have been gobbled up , and that I would have plenty of choices , for outriggers.
Not so.
Yes , it is a pity.
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22nd June 2017, 09:28 PM
Thread: Hey Mik !
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Hmm , does that mean this forum is redundant ?....
Hmm , does that mean this forum is redundant ?.
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20th June 2017, 09:00 AM
Thread: Hey Mik !
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Thanks mob , at least I know he is still alive...
Thanks mob , at least I know he is still alive and kicking !.
I'm not a facebook person.
Regards and thanks.
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19th June 2017, 05:42 PM
Thread: Hey Mik !
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Has anyone heard from Mik lately ?. Hope he is...
Has anyone heard from Mik lately ?.
Hope he is ok !.
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15th June 2017, 08:23 PM
Thread: Hey Mik !
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Hey Mik !
I tried emailing you , but without success.
I'm building Dave Gentry SOF boats , a kidyak and Wee Lassie for the grandkids , and a crab claw Splinter outrigger boat for me , and for the grandkids to... -
28th March 2017, 10:01 PM
Thread: Gardner diesel enginerooms.
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No way Trev !. One of the advantages of owning a...
No way Trev !.
One of the advantages of owning a boat with a Gardner , is being able to watch the thing working !.
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6th February 2017, 08:04 PM
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I've taken Dave Gentry's recommendation , and am...
I've taken Dave Gentry's recommendation , and am sourcing polyester from George Dyson in the US.
The artificial sinew I have sourced here in Australia , from Tandy Leather.
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6th February 2017, 07:59 PM
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For this boat , I'll be using a 3.3 metre...
For this boat , I'll be using a 3.3 metre mahogany board.
Hopefully , I'll be building more SOF boats , so I'll certainly try other woods.
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31st January 2017, 08:28 AM
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I asked Dave about using Pawlownia for the kidyak...
I asked Dave about using Pawlownia for the kidyak , this is his response.
"Paulownia is fine for stringers, though it is not very strong at all. You might beef up the gunwales and keel a bit, to... -
30th January 2017, 11:10 PM
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Thanks for that Bob. I'm going to start with a...
Thanks for that Bob.
I'm going to start with a Dave Gentry Kidyak Kidyak page .
If it turns out ok , I've got lots more grandkids to build for , and some big kids too.
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30th January 2017, 07:36 PM
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Paulownia has been suggested , available in...
Paulownia has been suggested , available in Melbourne Paulownia Timber .
Any comments?.
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30th January 2017, 07:13 PM
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Thanks for posting Mr Bean. I too are having a...
Thanks for posting Mr Bean.
I too are having a go at SOF kayak building.
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30th January 2017, 05:44 PM
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Need timbers for SOF kayaks SW of Victoria.
I'm going to build some SOF boats for the grandkids , and need to source some light straight grained knot free timbers down this way , SW Vic.
Any pointers ?.
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21st December 2016, 08:13 PM
Thread: Book on the Tasmanian Coastal Trade
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How did you go Chris ?. Rob J.
How did you go Chris ?.
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7th December 2016, 09:01 PM
Thread: Book on the Tasmanian Coastal Trade
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Who is Garry Kerr ???. Maritime History, Books,...
Who is Garry Kerr ???. Maritime History, Books, DVD's by Garry Kerr
Someone you should get acquainted with ! .
He has written a book , and maybe has a DVD out on the subject too.
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7th December 2016, 08:40 PM
Thread: Book on the Tasmanian Coastal Trade
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I would contact Garry Kerr. If anyone would know...
I would contact Garry Kerr.
If anyone would know , he would.
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7th December 2016, 07:59 PM
Thread: Gardner diesel enginerooms.
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Yes , this thread is hopefully going somewhere....
Yes , this thread is hopefully going somewhere.
A Tassie boat , with this engineroom 401506401507Rob J.401508 -
5th December 2016, 09:22 PM
Thread: Yacht destroyed
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Here is something on it...
Here is something on it https://au.news.yahoo.com/a/33404998/men-rescued-after-yacht-hits-rocks-north-of-stradbroke-island/ .
Poor bugger.
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5th December 2016, 09:00 PM
Thread: Face mask suitable for chain saw use
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I have a SOLO chainsaw that died on me recently ,...
I have a SOLO chainsaw that died on me recently , after 20+ years of sterling service.
It gave me grief at times , with fuel and fumes.
Anyway , for a replacement , I went electric !.
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5th December 2016, 08:47 PM
Thread: Yacht destroyed
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Yacht destroyed
On yesterdays news there was a sad story of a bloke with a beautiful old yacht being smashed up on rocks , on Nth Stradbroke island , if I remember correctly.
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4th December 2016, 09:10 PM
Thread: Gardner diesel enginerooms.
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More L3's , and a remarkable engine room. Rob...
More L3's , and a remarkable engine room.
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4th December 2016, 08:06 PM
Thread: Gardner diesel enginerooms.
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And then a couple of nice L3's.401290 Rob...
And then a couple of nice L3's.401290
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4th December 2016, 08:30 AM
Thread: Gardner diesel enginerooms.
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So did mine , and an engine . But when you can...
So did mine , and an engine .
But when you can no longer sail you either stay off the water , or get a motor boat.
If you get a motor boat , get something with character .
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3rd December 2016, 09:22 PM
Thread: Gardner diesel enginerooms.
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My favorite is the L3. Here is the first L3 ever...
My favorite is the L3.
Here is the first L3 ever made , still working in a converted Scottish fishing boat.
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3rd December 2016, 08:38 PM
Thread: Gardner diesel enginerooms.
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Gardner diesel enginerooms.
This Gard401201401202401203401204ner and its engine room look pretty special to me , so I thought I'd share.
It is from a wood charter fishing boat.
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3rd December 2016, 04:03 PM
Thread: Downhill at 38 knots
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Too fast for trolling !. Rob J.
Too fast for trolling !.
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3rd December 2016, 10:01 AM
Thread: Gardner diesel experts
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Thanks for your reply. Yes , I might contact...
Thanks for your reply.
Yes , I might contact Mainline , and Shaws in NZ.
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2nd December 2016, 07:40 PM
Thread: Gardner diesel experts
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Gardner diesel experts
Looking for real Gardner experts , in Tassie and SE Australia.
Particularly for the L3 series.
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25th July 2016, 10:54 AM
Thread: Atkin Shoals Runner
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Any boat I have PAR will be an inboard diesel....
Any boat I have PAR will be an inboard diesel.
Yes , you are right , time to look at other fishing boats , and mull over them.
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25th July 2016, 08:46 AM
Thread: Atkin Shoals Runner
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PAR , thanks for replying. I'm trying to figure...
PAR , thanks for replying.
I'm trying to figure out how he has the area behind the engine box set up.
Or how it would be best set up , for fishing.
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23rd July 2016, 04:59 PM
Thread: Atkin Shoals Runner
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Atkin Shoals Runner
I've been speaking to a boatbuilder about the Atkin Shoal Runner.
I want the hull as per plan , but set up in this manner.388301.
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6th December 2015, 08:05 PM
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My wife was impressed with this sail !.
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And she appreciated the work that went in to it.
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19th November 2015, 08:11 PM
Thread: The latest on the Grey Seal Huon Seal
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HS has been delivered to Coffs Harbour. And...
HS has been delivered to Coffs Harbour.
And showed her stuff , under sail and motor.
A sad day for me , but a reality.
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30th October 2015, 03:50 PM
Thread: The latest on the Grey Seal Huon Seal
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You will get plenty of help here David. But...
You will get plenty of help here David.
But first of all , you need to get to know a good wooden boat builder in your area.
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30th October 2015, 02:00 PM
Thread: The latest on the Grey Seal Huon Seal
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Bad News , and Good News. The bad news , I've...
Bad News , and Good News.
The bad news , I've sold HS.
The good news , is that she is going to a very enthusiastic new owner , with 3 teenage sons !.
PERFECT !!.
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19th September 2015, 09:41 PM
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I give up. I'll get an old double ender cray...
I give up.
I'll get an old double ender cray boat , and set her up as a motorsailing troller .
I'm wasting my time here.
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16th September 2015, 10:29 AM
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I've emailed Tad privately , again , hoping to...
I've emailed Tad privately , again , hoping to see if the TC22 could be set up for hybrid power.
Does anyone else know of an efficient design , that could be use to troll motorsailing , using... -
14th September 2015, 12:39 PM
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One of the benefits of the full length keel ,...
One of the benefits of the full length keel , containing the prop on HS , is that you are less likely to get hooked up on lines , particularly from cray pots , which are very prevelent in the area....
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13th September 2015, 11:06 PM
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PAR , I won't have petrol on any boat of mine ....
PAR , I won't have petrol on any boat of mine .
The V drive may not be popular , but in this case , with the hybrid setup , wouldn't it be the best ?.
It would allow a flat floor in the cabin , and... -
13th September 2015, 02:40 PM
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I think the point PAR makes is a good one. Put a...
I think the point PAR makes is a good one.
Put a handful of people on the boat , and the VCG is going to be higher than the affect of using a V drive.
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7th September 2015, 05:39 PM
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Gable 2 , tell us about your boat , please....
Gable 2 , tell us about your boat , please.
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2nd September 2015, 09:13 PM
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This is what my mate had to say Ok Rob You...
This is what my mate had to say
Ok Rob
You troll at 6 knots for most tuna fishing but sometimes it is better to be at 8 to 12 knots ( only 5% of the time)
The vessel looks really good for... -
2nd September 2015, 09:40 AM
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I got a reply from my mate this morning , he...
I got a reply from my mate this morning , he reckons the TC22 looks the part , and should suit our waters.
The tuna season is still going , hundreds of boats are still out , a bloke caught a 164.3... -
1st September 2015, 08:02 PM
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I had a talk today with an old Coast Guard mate...
I had a talk today with an old Coast Guard mate today , who has been a fishing charter skipper.
I told him about the TC 22 , and his ears pricked.
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25th August 2015, 08:30 PM
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Yes PAR , you are right about boats changing trim...
Yes PAR , you are right about boats changing trim and balance very easily.
On the Grey Seal Huon Seal , one of the very good dinghy sailors that taught me sailing had me sailing the boat just on... -
25th August 2015, 09:50 AM
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PAR , my pea brain again. If we have the engine...
PAR , my pea brain again.
If we have the engine weight etc concentrated in 3-4 feet in the centre of the boat , then proceed to troll from the end of the boat , then the boat will be out of... -
24th August 2015, 07:30 PM
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PAR , I'm just a punter mulling over a boat...
PAR , I'm just a punter mulling over a boat design , you are the expert.
But with a remote V drive , and 4 heavy batteries , shouldn't we be able to get this boat balanced beautifully , and trolling... -
24th August 2015, 03:36 PM
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Trying to research V drives. While I can't find...
Trying to research V drives.
While I can't find anything so far remotely like this application , my little pea brain is saying to me , what about a remote V drive ?.
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23rd August 2015, 05:55 PM
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Does anyone have a reference on V drives ?....
Does anyone have a reference on V drives ?.
Regards Rob J.