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I have not done it, but i have seen a plan for a boat using the jet propulsion from a jet ski. Check out Glen-L for the plan.

If i didn't have 15k tied up in my racer at the moment i would be on it. I'll give you the 50 Rob and we'll split the diff when you sell it.

I also sell ice to the...

Hey just thought i would post this for somebody down in New South or other looking for a rehab project.
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Obviously the fish have been just swimming past my wooden boat :((.

It would appear that had it been aluminium (aluminum) they would've jumped right in :rolleyes:

G'day Bloggs, Thanks for the info. I will need to order some new blades for my saw. I've been cutting some ply with epoxy in it and it dulls bandsaw blades quick smart :doh:. Knew it wasn't good for...

Well just thought i'd post a quick couple of pics of the boat as she is today.

Started on the installation of the chines and had a cube of mahogany delivered.
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Thanks Mark,

I agree Mark that safety is the reason for the ABP. I just assumed construction methods and materials would form part of the certification of a vessel's ability to operate safely, as...

I'm pretty sure you need a HIN in certain states including NSW even for owner builder and amateur built craft. You don't need one in QLD.

I have been watching this thread and totally agree withn...

Thanks Rob. It is all part of the experience. Like i said the kids thought it was great :2tsup: and my wife enjoyed it as well.

She's in a good mood about the boat at the moment so i will drop...

I myself have only be using epoxy for a short period of time. The things that are paramount for me when using are:

Use an organic and particle filter respirator. This can be used when mixing and...

Good on ya for having a go anyway.:2tsup:

There is always plenty of help from these pages anyway.

Beware of being specifically Aus with your choices of wood. Hoop pine plantation timber...

Well here's a little update of some fun we had with the boat last night. Tradition requires the laying of the keel be recorded by ceremony so we had a keel laying ceremony.
The first lady signed the...

Yer i would have to say bandsaw. Gets used everyday when in the shed. A must for boat building.

Boatmik. I made up some fillets after night shift :~. They look fine and will be what i use to complete the joins from the frames to the hull skin. Also along the keel, chine and sheer etc. My main...

The whole hull is epoxy encapsulated. I was not sure whether to go with the fillets or timber but i will definately go with the fillets now.

Hi all. I would like to know of any joints that you guys have seen or used with timber and epoxy. I am building a 22' Gentlemans racer and would like to get some ideas for joining the frames to the...

All frames, stem and girders are completed. Girders are in place on the strong back and now the frames need to attached to the girders. They are only resting on the girders in the pictures.


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. the temps 100.

That's assuming your at sea level :o. Try making a cup of tea in the highlands and you will be able to see the difference :doh:.

Thanks Par for the info. I enjoy input from people who have had experience in this area as i am definately an amateur
From what i understand (which isn't a lot) your comments regarding the power and...

Today i completed the girders for the engine and cut out the first frame. The girders run from just forward of the engine to the transom nearly 5 metres long. These are made out of some beautiful...

:D And you won't find any solar or other electrics either :2tsup: I must admit i am an old sailor from way back when, but this one will be easier to build than a large sailer.

I would really like...

Nice work:2tsup:

My Dad fitted a Smiths tacho to his AP6 valiant ute back in 1965. He did the same bolted it from the bottom or non visible area so when he pulled it out you couldn't see were it...

Well it's time to put it out there. My new project for 09 is 22' replica Nelson Zimmer runabout.
Below is a plan showing spacings etc.
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:2tsup:Great work

I got some good info from these guys so i thought i'd post a pic of a similar boat

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo128/bprice70/woodenboats3.jpg

Thanks for the feedback guys. I did as you suggested and got some good info from surveyors in Gladstone. One was a cheap way of going about it and the other was a more expensive. However both had...

I would like to get in contact with a marine surveyor for assistance with final specs and compliance for a 1924 Nelson Zimmer Palm Beach 22'.

The construction i plan is for full GRP with mahogany...

Why not? They would probably agree that they are not installed properly or as should be reasonably expected.:2tsup:

I think the bloke who is builder needs a refocus. If you've asked for it to be the same as your other one, and their brochures show them that way then you're within your rights to ask him to erect...

Absolutely beautiful. That is a great gift :2tsup:

I recently bought my first bandsaw. It was second hand but was hardly used. It was previously owned by a fellow who had used it for a small project and that was it. However it was not set up properly...

Thanks , I was thinking that i needed to recoat in the same type of lacquer but by what your saying it sounds like i don't need to. :U

Maybe you could approach the health and safety rep or dept about the issue. Also i'm sure that if the legal ramifications of an employer especially a large one were understood then something may be...

I did say that the sizes were only used as an example. :U

Brand new houses are built with the same principle using 30mm threaded rod. Remember that the rod is vertical with the weight down onto...

Hardly an issue for built up locations. Camphor may be a resilient grower, but it is also an excellent shade tree for the right area.:C

As far as the deck goes i would suggest the use of...

I will be helping my mate re-finish his spotteg gum staircase and was wondering if anybody had some tips.
They were originally sealed with a clear lacquer, not sure what brand.

I was wondering...

When everybody reckons a team can't lose bet on the other team. Icouldn't believe how many people were talking whitewash. It just shows how little people really understand state of origin. AISBET...

Don't buy it. You need atleast 40 ltrs to do any type of spraying. 3ltr capacity would only be good for a stapler. Far better off with the 2hp 40 ltr jobs getting around. There are plenty of them out...

Opened a bottle of "First Encounter" Mt Benson, Limestone Coast today. Cab Shiraz 2004, fantastic. I'm not a wine coniwhatever but Limestone Coast region wines are great. This is the 4th different...

Are you related to Barry Wicks?:doh:

Yer it feels like it. I won't edit that post, it's only been up for 200 minutes.

I got the box set given to me in 1986 by my mum for xmas. I was sixteen and have listened to this album for 200 years now.
A nice glass of red, listening to Sandy then Jersey girl still takes me to...

Just wondering if there is a woodturning group of some type in the Central Highlands of Qld.

I can listen to Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band all day. I have 23 albums by Bruce but my favourite is "Live 75 - 85" 3 cd's. Followed by "78 Tracks".

Best thing is my MP3 player in my...

Here, here.

I love the rot, go botritus, you rock.

Enjoy the ice though, it rocks too.

Thanks for that. Downloaded the whole thing. Very useful.

You need to understand that in older installations the neutral was looped at the switch in order to reduce the amount of cable used. These days the active supply is run around the ceiling, with a...

I noticed a small butcher block cheese board that was made from the same length of timber at the bottom of the picture.
However that's about 12 months old.

Not sure where the name is from but that was how my wife described it to me and that was what she called it.

I suppose it could be a nonsymmetrical bookcase for unreasonably sized books.:doh:

I too have the Triton saw in the ws. Another advantage is the lack of end float wit the Triton saw. When ripping soft timbers like Camphor i rarely need to dress the edges.

Plus parts are...