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31st July 2011, 04:58 AM
Thread: Alternative to Teak decking
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A genuine brown bagger, eh? :q What about...
A genuine brown bagger, eh? :q
What about ipe' as a teak deck substitute? It seems to have all the qualities you mention, only downside I could see is that it is REAL heavy. Here on the west... -
25th July 2011, 09:47 AM
Thread: Random mystery boat parts thread.
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Thanks Paul, that sounds simple enough. ...
Thanks Paul, that sounds simple enough.
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24th July 2011, 07:07 AM
Thread: Random mystery boat parts thread.
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Paul, would you suggest lining the entire slot or...
Paul, would you suggest lining the entire slot or just the lower margins where the rope can make contact with the spar?
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23rd July 2011, 03:14 PM
Thread: Random mystery boat parts thread.
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Yeah, it was a bit off kilter. I have since trued...
Yeah, it was a bit off kilter. I have since trued it up. A metal liner makes good sense. Some of the high tech modern bow string materials are spectra , and I've seen limb tips sawn off bows.
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23rd July 2011, 06:30 AM
Thread: Random mystery boat parts thread.
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Mast is inlet for the halyard sheave, will set...
Mast is inlet for the halyard sheave, will set the mast aside until I get the rest of the hardware together for it. Moving on to boom and yard....my plan is to get all the spars done and then do...
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19th July 2011, 04:15 AM
Thread: Random mystery boat parts thread.
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Sorry 'bout that. Better now?
Sorry 'bout that. Better now?
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18th July 2011, 12:48 PM
Thread: Random mystery boat parts thread.
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Handy tool
Here is a useful tool for working areas of a piece where the grain rises and dips and is prone to tearing when worked with a conventional shave or plane blade. It's a toothing plane, a serrated iron...
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16th July 2011, 01:53 AM
Thread: Random mystery boat parts thread.
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Even though I live in Sonoma County, California,...
Even though I live in Sonoma County, California, my patchouli-drenched neighbors haven't convinced me to give up gasoline power for land transportation, so no, the mast isn't going on me pickup :U
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16th July 2011, 01:16 AM
Thread: Random mystery boat parts thread.
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Ha! The mast isn't the mystery...the mystery is...
Ha! The mast isn't the mystery...the mystery is what the mast is gonna be attached to!
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15th July 2011, 01:54 AM
Thread: Random mystery boat parts thread.
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The stick is 15' 6" long, 3" in diameter at the...
The stick is 15' 6" long, 3" in diameter at the butt tapering in the last 43" to 2 1/8" at the top. It will be stayed.
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13th July 2011, 02:47 AM
Thread: Random mystery boat parts thread.
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Random mystery boat parts thread.
I am going to do something a bit different with this thread...as I progress with a boat I am now building, I am going to post pictures of the various components with little or no comment and let you...
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13th July 2011, 02:22 AM
Thread: Material for Rudder Repair query
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Make sure you apply the epoxy coats wet on wet....
Make sure you apply the epoxy coats wet on wet. Roll out a coat, let it go tacky, mix and apply another coat. If you let it cure between coats you will need to give it a good sanding before each new...
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1st July 2011, 11:19 AM
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Whatever she is, I like the looks of her.
Whatever she is, I like the looks of her.
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29th June 2011, 07:55 AM
Thread: Engineering/laminating question.
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AJ, yes, I'm up just north of San Francisco. My...
AJ, yes, I'm up just north of San Francisco. My land is in southern Idaho. Beautiful country, several nice sailing lakes and the Snake River close by too, but not much work to be had. That's just one...
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29th June 2011, 02:08 AM
Thread: Engineering/laminating question.
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AJ, I own a nice chunk of acreage (46...
AJ,
I own a nice chunk of acreage (46 acres) in another state that I will build on when I retire. Buying property here in the Bay Area of N. California is out of the question for me at the... -
27th June 2011, 02:04 PM
Thread: Engineering/laminating question.
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Paul, The issue wasn't with the property...
Paul,
The issue wasn't with the property owner, who in fact has been on my side in this whole mess, but rather with the Stalinist homeowner's association who's motives have absolutely nothing... -
27th June 2011, 12:40 PM
Thread: Engineering/laminating question.
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AJ, I rent a condo that has a detached...
AJ,
I rent a condo that has a detached garage that I use as my workshop. According to the assoc. covenants, all garages must be kept clear to park vehicles in it...no storage, no parking boats... -
27th June 2011, 02:36 AM
Thread: GIS - Sacramento
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I've been fighting with the homeowner's...
I've been fighting with the homeowner's association where I live over the use of my garage as a workshop....long story but in the end I won that battle, much to their irritation, and also fighting in...
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26th June 2011, 07:39 AM
Thread: GIS - Sacramento
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Bob, I haven't been around for some time, but it...
Bob, I haven't been around for some time, but it looks like you have done a superb job. Well done!
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26th June 2011, 01:59 AM
Thread: Wa'apa sailing outrigger construction.
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Believe it or not, I'm still alive. :o ...
Believe it or not, I'm still alive. :o
Been shut down building for the last 2 years fighting with the homeowner's association over the use of my garage as a workshop, but things have changed... -
26th June 2011, 01:57 AM
Thread: Engineering/laminating question.
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Believe it or not, I'm still alive. :o ...
Believe it or not, I'm still alive. :o
Been shut down building for the last 2 years fighting with the homeowner's association over the use of my garage as a workshop, but things have changed... -
30th March 2010, 01:52 AM
Thread: Beginner's canoe/kayak
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Wonder if someone stateside could handle the...
Wonder if someone stateside could handle the purchase of the plans for toto and post them to you in Oz cheaper? I send stuff to Europe on a regular basis, and if shipping to Oz is a similar rate, it...
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29th March 2010, 04:13 AM
Thread: Engineering/laminating question.
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I have some pics of a beam up on my other thread...
I have some pics of a beam up on my other thread on the building forum.
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28th March 2010, 12:31 PM
Thread: Wa'apa sailing outrigger construction.
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Laminated beams
I have laminated the cross beams. 5 lams of pine sandwiched between a lam of red oak top and bottom. The beams are 11 feet long, 2 1/4" thick and 2 3/4" wide. Glued up with 'pox. Here's a look at the...
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27th March 2010, 12:28 PM
Thread: Engineering/laminating question.
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Maybe when I upgrade to a better table saw....
Maybe when I upgrade to a better table saw. Mine's old 'n rickety. Nevertheless, I popped the first beam blank off the form a couple hours ago. It looks much better than I anticipated.
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27th March 2010, 01:32 AM
Thread: Engineering/laminating question.
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I have a table saw, but getting it to handle 3"...
I have a table saw, but getting it to handle 3" thick fir is real iffy. Not only that, but all the fir I have, and I have about 1500 BF, is 3/4" stock. It's pretty tough to get an accurate slice off...
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26th March 2010, 05:31 PM
Thread: Engineering/laminating question.
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Of course!
Of course!
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26th March 2010, 10:50 AM
Thread: Engineering/laminating question.
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I located some reversible base molding of the...
I located some reversible base molding of the proper thickness. Inner lams are pine, outer lams are red oak. I have one laid up on the form right now. I'll probably cover the outer lam with a layer...
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22nd March 2010, 05:48 AM
Thread: Engineering/laminating question.
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The ama (outrigger float ) has a net buoyancy of...
The ama (outrigger float ) has a net buoyancy of about 270 lbs, a dead weight of 30 lbs and is located 7 1/2' from centerline of main hull. Sail area is 84 sq. ft, max displacement is around 700 lbs....
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22nd March 2010, 03:11 AM
Thread: Beginner's canoe/kayak
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Richard, yerp, it is a right easy build,...
Richard, yerp, it is a right easy build, inexpensive too. Personally, I don't think it's a bad looking boat either. Double paddles are limited to a beam of 32"-34" or thereabouts...you can use them...
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21st March 2010, 03:48 PM
Thread: Engineering/laminating question.
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I was afraid of that. I'd rather use the thinner...
I was afraid of that. I'd rather use the thinner lams...what to do, what to do...
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21st March 2010, 12:58 PM
Thread: Engineering/laminating question.
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Engineering/laminating question.
I'm needing to laminate the iako ( cross beams ) for my Dierking Wa'apa outrigger, and I have a question about a slight departure from the plans. Speced is seven laminations, 8mm x 70mm x 3.35m. All...
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20th March 2010, 05:08 AM
Thread: Wa'apa sailing outrigger construction.
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Ama completed
Here are a couple of pics of the completed ama. The mounting holes in the struts will be drilled after the boat is assembled, so they can be fit as required. I've stashed it up in my rafters to clear...
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7th March 2010, 11:47 AM
Thread: Wa'apa sailing outrigger construction.
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I'll have more pics to post....things are still...
I'll have more pics to post....things are still slowed down by pretty cool weather here.
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27th February 2010, 05:51 PM
Thread: Wa'apa sailing outrigger construction.
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Thanks for the compliment. I'm building directly...
Thanks for the compliment. I'm building directly from the book. It's pretty straight forward stuff. I think the most difficult part of the project is this ama...the hull ought to be really...
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27th February 2010, 05:10 AM
Thread: First wooden boat: Michalak Piragua
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Nice job there Al. I have the GIS on the...
Nice job there Al.
I have the GIS on the to-do list at some point, but unfortunately, right now I am constrained by storage space. Both the mayfly and the GIS are too bulky and/or heavy to... -
26th February 2010, 02:21 PM
Thread: Wa'apa sailing outrigger construction.
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I have the construction of the ama complete. Lots...
I have the construction of the ama complete. Lots of fairing/sanding yet to do. 64 feet of seam filled with microballoon putty and a butt-load of countersunk boat nails.
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25th February 2010, 04:16 AM
Thread: Wa'apa sailing outrigger construction.
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I have it all closed up. It was a real fiddly...
I have it all closed up. It was a real fiddly task getting the lower panels bent and fit properly. Building this ama was almost as much work as the entire piragua I built a couple months back. I'll...
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20th February 2010, 10:23 AM
Thread: Wa'apa sailing outrigger construction.
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I'm 'pox coating the assembled panels and the the...
I'm 'pox coating the assembled panels and the the other two before final assembly. One last coat and I'll put 'er together.
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16th February 2010, 02:10 PM
Thread: Wa'apa sailing outrigger construction.
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Here the top half of the ama is assembled. I ran...
Here the top half of the ama is assembled. I ran the stringers out just past the end bulkheads, then stitched and taped the outer portion. Once I complete the fitting of the connection struts to the...
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16th February 2010, 02:38 AM
Thread: 1961
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1961, a prime vintage for sure. Looks good, Dan....
1961, a prime vintage for sure. Looks good, Dan. :2tsup:
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11th February 2010, 12:53 PM
Thread: Wa'apa sailing outrigger construction.
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I switched gears a bit and decided to make the...
I switched gears a bit and decided to make the ama in one piece. I have the panels spliced here with butt straps.
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10th February 2010, 02:39 AM
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Not that I can offer any help, other than to...
Not that I can offer any help, other than to comment that you fellows have more red tape than we do here in California. That is quite an accomplishment :doh:
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9th February 2010, 12:14 PM
Thread: Wa'apa sailing outrigger construction.
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Wa'apa sailing outrigger construction.
I have started construction on a Gary Dierking Wa'apa sailing outrigger.
Wa'apa a three board sailing canoe
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4th February 2010, 04:19 AM
Thread: Sailing outrigger canoe
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Sailing outrigger canoe
I'm getting started on another project, a Gary Dierking Wa'apa sailing outrigger canoe. 24' LOA, the plans provide options to build as a one, two, or three piece hull. The three piece version can be...
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2nd February 2010, 02:55 PM
Thread: Oregon/Douglas Fir
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In British Columbia and Southeast Alaska the...
In British Columbia and Southeast Alaska the engraver beetle has killed large stands of trees. Burnt over areas are routinely salvage logged. As long as the timber remains standing, fire killed trees...
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2nd February 2010, 03:54 AM
Thread: First wooden boat: Michalak Piragua
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Bob, If I'm not tied up with stuff I might swing...
Bob, If I'm not tied up with stuff I might swing out that way.
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1st February 2010, 05:20 PM
Thread: First wooden boat: Michalak Piragua
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Where ya gonna dunk yer Goat? Great job getting...
Where ya gonna dunk yer Goat? Great job getting her ready to at least sip the waters.
Capital Plywood is the source my retailer uses IIRC...so...maybe no 4mm after all. I'll need to check and be... -
1st February 2010, 09:01 AM
Thread: Oregon/Douglas Fir
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One of the pleasures of living in its native...
One of the pleasures of living in its native range is that we are awash in it. With the downturn in construction, price is pretty decent too.
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1st February 2010, 08:06 AM
Thread: First wooden boat: Michalak Piragua
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I'm pretty sure I can get 4mm Okoume. I'm still...
I'm pretty sure I can get 4mm Okoume. I'm still stuck with the damp and cold...unable to finish exterior painting. Boat is up in the ceiling racks waiting for a warmer, drier weather. It's...