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    The magazines have found a new home with clear...

    The magazines have found a new home with clear out :).

    clay
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    The magazines have found a new home :). clay

    The magazines have found a new home :).

    clay
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    Wooden Boat Magazine and The Boatman

    I am in the process of moving from Sydney to the Byron Bay area and have to lighten the load. I have copies of The Boatman from July 1994 to September 1996 and Wooden Boat from September 1991 to...
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    Wooden Boat Magazine and The Boatman

    Hi folks,

    I haven't been around here for a while. I am in the process of moving from Sydney to the Byron Bay area and have to lighten the load :((. I have copies The Boatman from July 1994 to...
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    Happy Birthday Michael. Are you still in Sydney?...

    Happy Birthday Michael. Are you still in Sydney? How about a birthday dinner?

    cheers,
    clay
  6. G'day Michael, I really like the idea of the...

    G'day Michael,

    I really like the idea of the 'disposable' canoe. I have an itch for one last solo adventure (my family keeps saying that they'll come too :( ) and a trip down a river somewhere...
  7. Thread: Best 12' dinghy

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    G'day Michael, Thanks for the detailed...

    G'day Michael,

    Thanks for the detailed explanation. Makes a lot of sense when I think about it The rig and hull should be designed together for a desired displacement otherwise you run the risk...
  8. Thread: Best 12' dinghy

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    Different Rigs

    G'day Michael,

    Would the easiest way of solving this problem be to just keep the hull shape the same but offer different rigs for different uses. This is the approach Dudley Dix has taken with ...
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    Brian, Sometimes it takes more courage and...

    Brian,

    Sometimes it takes more courage and determination to end something than to continue. This is particularly true as we get older and especially when our health is involved (been there, done...
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    I thought so

    G'day Joost,

    I thought I recognised your downhaul setup. I bought a second-hand Topper to sail with my little bloke while I finish the resurrected Goat (slow going at the moment :(). I had...
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    Welding Plastic

    G'day Brian,

    Rotomolded, poly kayaks are welded. There is some information on the Ocean Kayak site:
    http://www.oceankayak.com/product_support/repair.html

    Also a very good explanation by Tom...
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    L. Francis Herreshoff

    I used to feel the same way and then I revisited "Sensible Cruising Designs" by L. Francis Herreshoff. All the designs in the book, including Rozinante, use box masts so I reckon if they were good...
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    Here's a quote from a post by Ben Fuller:...

    Here's a quote from a post by Ben Fuller: Congratulations Clint, Drake certainly is a lovely looking boat.

    cheers,
    clay
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    I agree

    That is a beautiful shot. However, my favourite is the one below from the stem. The way the sweet 3 dimensional curve of the sheer flows from the stem right over the transom is enough to make a...
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    Thanks Chris Great photos. I never get tired...

    Thanks Chris Great photos. I never get tired of looking at photos of the Goat. All the elements work so well together. The plum stem, flair, subtle sheer, and slightly raked transom combine...
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    I'd be interested in the results of this...

    I'd be interested in the results of this discussion also. I was hoping to use a loose footed sail but was thinking of the L-shaped boom. However, I don't think I'll make the yard thicker as I would...
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    Sticky: I took the little bloke to the TWWW show today...

    I took the little bloke to the TWWW show today particularly to see Paul's GIS. The boat is indeed very beautiful and I also had the pleasure of meeting Paul himself. He is an exremely nice bloke...
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    Congratulations Joost, that's a great result...

    Congratulations Joost, that's a great result particularly as you were so new to the boat. It'll be interesting to see if there's a surge in sales of Goat plans as a result :). You certainly showed...
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    What a great idea! For the resurrected Goat I...

    What a great idea! For the resurrected Goat I was thinking of having a loop of line tied into the luff cringle which could just be slipped over the end of the boom, with a wooden cleat to locate it....
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    This is incredibly sad news. I have had...

    This is incredibly sad news. I have had tremendous admiration for Phil and his designs since I first started looking at sailing boats. My admiration has only been increased by his courage in taking...
  21. Bad Omens

    My young bloke has christened our new dinghy "the Undertaker" :doh:. His mother is not impressed :o .

    cheers,
    clay
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    G'day Brian, I've found a cabinet scraper...

    G'day Brian,

    I've found a cabinet scraper much better than sanding for getting the runs and bumps out of epoxy. There's a bit of a trick to sharpening them but they work quickly and only touch...
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    Sticky: I was thinking the same thing Michael. I doubt...

    I was thinking the same thing Michael. I doubt he could easily reach the floor from the gunwale. Not sure how to fix them to the seat though unless I just tie a loop through the bulkhead. Probably...
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    Sticky: G'day Michael, IIRC Leigh had hiking straps in...

    G'day Michael,

    IIRC Leigh had hiking straps in his GIS. I was planning to add some to the resurrected GIS as I would eventually like to race it with the little bloke. Any suggestions as to the...
  25. Thread: GIS Resurrected

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    Thanks Bob, I've been enjoying reading about...

    Thanks Bob,

    I've been enjoying reading about your progress and filing away bits of information for future reference. It's really gratifying to see this interest in the GIS, it is such a superb...
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    G'day Jeremy, The bloke I bought my Topper...

    G'day Jeremy,

    The bloke I bought my Topper from is a member of the Arthur Ransome Society. He reminded me about 'Swallows and Amazons' and I came straight home and ordered a copy for the little...
  27. Thread: GIS Resurrected

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    Past lives

    Hee, hee, hee, that would would mean going back to my incarnation as a famous bicycle frame builder (well not quite famous) :D

    Thanks Michael, that is very generous of you. However, I would like...
  28. Thread: GIS Resurrected

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    Thanks Michael, that all sounds easy enough. ...

    Thanks Michael, that all sounds easy enough. Somewhere in the dark recesses of my mind I recall reading that the bottom of the blade should be elliptical. Is that necessary or is rounding enough? ...
  29. Thread: GIS Resurrected

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    GIS Resurrected

    As I mentioned previously I have had a partially completed GIS sitting in my shed for the past 10 years. All the parts for the hull are finished and coated with epoxy ready for assembly. I was...
  30. Thread: GIS Gudgeons

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    GIS Gudgeons

    The RF245 and RF239 gudgeons that Michael specifies in the GIS plans (at least in my 13 year old copy :B) are no longer in the Ronstan cattledog and are getting hard to come by. However, just by...
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    Down Haul MA

    Actually MIK's set up is 6:1. Replace the loop over the boom with a pulley and you'll see what I mean. Of course the real mechanical advantage will be less due to friction on the boom and deck eye....
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    I've started trying to identify the OZ PDRs. ...

    I've started trying to identify the OZ PDRs. It's turning out to be harder than I imagined, partly because the photos aren't always identified with a hull number, but mainly because it's sometimes...
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    David, I agree with Clint, that is a terrific...

    David,

    I agree with Clint, that is a terrific photo of the GIS :2tsup:. Really shows off the lines beautifully. Not that I have anything against tie-dye, but is there any chance of posting the...
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    No worries Michael, I can see the point of having...

    No worries Michael, I can see the point of having evidence that the hull has hit the water or at least is ready to do so. Given my track record any number reserved for me could end up belonging to...
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    My GIS would probably be in the gap after the...

    My GIS would probably be in the gap after the green GIS. It is 3D but only just (screwed but not glued). It was up for sale but I have decided to finish it. However, that may not happen until after...
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    Nick, Another reason I was thinking of using...

    Nick,

    Another reason I was thinking of using the lug was so I could run the sheet up the boom and lead it to a block on the daggerboard case. I thought it might be easier two up for the crew to...
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    GIS Hull Parts for Sale

    As I mentioned in another thread I have had a partly built GIS in my shed for the past 10 years or so. In the meantime my family has grown both in number and age and the GIS is no longer the boat I...
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    Storer in Wooden Boat

    I hope this isn't old news but I just picked up a copy of WoodenBoat 2009 Small Boats Magazine. In it there is an article on Fenwick Williams' 18' catboat and reference is made to Michael's...
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    Gaboon

    Alex,

    Trend Timbers in Windsor have Gaboon and Pacific Maple plywood in the larger size http://www.trendtimbers.com.au/index.php?id=86

    cheers,
    clay
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    No worries Alex. Drop by anyway if you'd like to...

    No worries Alex. Drop by anyway if you'd like to get an idea of how it all goes together. I live in Eastlakes.

    cheers,
    clay
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    G'day Alex, If you'd like to get a head start...

    G'day Alex,

    If you'd like to get a head start on a GIS I may be able to help you ( for a price :) ). I have had all the parts for the hull sitting in my shed for the last 10 years or so waiting...
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    Sticky: LOL I can just see the headlines in the yachting...

    LOL I can just see the headlines in the yachting press:

    "There was an uproar at the Puddle Duck Australian Championships today when the winner of the coveted Wooden Spoon was disqualified for a...
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    Sticky: Thanks Michael, I'll test the 4:1 rule if/when...

    Thanks Michael,

    I'll test the 4:1 rule if/when I make it to a championship :D.

    cheers,
    clay
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    Sticky: Rule Questions

    Michael,

    I just checked and the RRP of the Riley RM324 is $64.43 which is more than Whitworths' price for the RWO with a switch :doh:. I know the rule was designed to keep costs down but discount...
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    Sticky: Mike, I found more information on that RWO...

    Mike,

    I found more information on that RWO block and it does have a switch to change from ratchet to free. I can't find any that don't, any suggestions? Maybe I'll just have to use a plain block...
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    Sticky: Thanks Michael, I think I'll stick with the...

    Thanks Michael,

    I think I'll stick with the endboom sheeting and try some loops to guide the sheet. It may not be such a problem with a smaller diameter sheet anyway. The sheet of the Pacer was...
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    Sticky: Michael, I'm definitely going to use the lug...

    Michael,

    I'm definitely going to use the lug but I've had further thoughts on leading the mainsheet to the daggerboard case. When I had the Pacer I was continually losing my hat overboard when...
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    Sticky: G'day Michael, The little bloke has taken to...

    G'day Michael,

    The little bloke has taken to sailing like a duck (a Puddle Duck :) perhaps) to water so the pressure is on to get started in the PDR in earnest. Since I will be sailing often with...
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    Rule question

    G'day Mik,

    From the OZ PDR rules:
    Since this towring is for emergency towing I assume it doesn't need to be as industrial strength as this one. However would it be best to at least glue in a...
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    Michael, I've been following this thread with...

    Michael,

    I've been following this thread with a great deal of interest. The first boat I ever considered building was a Bolger "Jinni," might even be sailing now if I'd stuck with it :(. What...
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