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4th September 2023, 06:03 PM
Thread: Light Weight Ply
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Dude, this thread's 12 years old and at least one...
Dude, this thread's 12 years old and at least one of the respondents has passed away.
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22nd April 2019, 10:38 AM
Thread: Hartley TS21
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This boat is now sold.
This boat is now sold.
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23rd March 2019, 05:23 PM
Thread: Hartley TS21
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Hartley TS21
Thera (once called scorpio) has appeared on Ebay. Originally built by an engineer, her centreplate was more than twice the standard thickness and she was reputed to be a great cruising boat. Hate...
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16th July 2018, 10:22 AM
Thread: JULY/AUGUST 2018 - Prize Draw # 124
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CLAIMED I'm in.
I'm in.
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3rd July 2018, 04:38 PM
Thread: PAR (Paul Ricelli)
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That is such very sad news. He seemed a great...
That is such very sad news. He seemed a great bloke and I valued his input always.
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20th April 2018, 08:25 AM
Thread: April/May 2018 - PRIZE DRAW # 123
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CLAIMED I'm in.
I'm in.
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26th March 2018, 06:12 AM
Thread: MARCH/APRIL2018 - Prize Draw # 122
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CLAIMED I'm in.
I'm in.
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18th November 2017, 11:26 AM
Thread: Hartley Vixen 17 Build
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I use an old nexus 7 on the boat, for navionics...
I use an old nexus 7 on the boat, for navionics and such, and it turns out the screen is polarised. With sunglasses on I can only view it in portrait orientation, unless I tilt my head extremely...
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Well there doesn't seem to be as much going on as...
Well there doesn't seem to be as much going on as in years past. It's a pity.
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Hi Rob, I'm not a facebook person either, but I...
Hi Rob, I'm not a facebook person either, but I opened an account to access our yacht club's facebook page. So occasionally I'll look at Mik's page and John Welsford's too. I use it the same way as...
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He's a regular poster on the Storer Boat Plans...
He's a regular poster on the Storer Boat Plans facebook page.
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4th June 2017, 03:39 PM
Thread: A new Hartley TS16
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The local associations sometimes supply plans. ...
The local associations sometimes supply plans.
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7th April 2017, 04:00 PM
Thread: Hartley Vixen 17 Build
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About time for an update I should think.
About time for an update I should think.
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23rd February 2017, 09:11 AM
Thread: Book on the Tasmanian Coastal Trade
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My Dad had that book.
My Dad had that book.
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21st June 2016, 04:51 PM
Thread: unfinished boat bought from the tip
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I think Bob's on the money - either a Hartley...
I think Bob's on the money - either a Hartley TS14 or 16.
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6th March 2015, 10:32 PM
Thread: Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2015
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Oh gawd the steam engine! I must have walked...
Oh gawd the steam engine! I must have walked past it a dozen times but only ever saw the boat. First time at the festival and I must admit I was expecting more small boats. Hopefully next time. ...
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20th June 2014, 01:51 PM
Thread: Marine canvas(?) for boat cover question.
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Paskal in Braeside could be worth looking at,...
Paskal in Braeside could be worth looking at, http://www.paskal.com.au/
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21st May 2014, 05:55 PM
Thread: Miracle dinghy loose nails.
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Cool.....Very cool
Cool.....Very cool
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4th May 2014, 06:52 PM
Thread: NEW(old?) EPOXY SUPPLIER in Melbourne.
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They're just around the corner from me and I used...
They're just around the corner from me and I used to go in there a lot and get lots of detailed advice, mostly about their molding products. I don't think they do that anymore - talk to prospective...
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4th May 2014, 05:20 PM
Thread: NEW(old?) EPOXY SUPPLIER in Melbourne.
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I thought they'd stopped over the counter sales.
I thought they'd stopped over the counter sales.
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6th April 2014, 11:24 AM
Thread: hercus lathe serial numbers
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This is from the Hercus register thread. Mine...
This is from the Hercus register thread.
Mine is stamped AR9708 (1965?)
Tailstock stamped 9711
Mostly Blue
Virtually no accessories
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24th May 2013, 07:28 PM
Thread: The project
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I think my boat needs one of these. It could be...
I think my boat needs one of these. It could be a hip dance band.
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15th March 2013, 02:11 PM
Thread: Laminating Plywood.
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Ok, thanks Par.
Ok, thanks Par.
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15th March 2013, 01:23 PM
Thread: Laminating Plywood.
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Laminating Plywood.
I'm building a new sliding companionway hatch with a lower, less bulky profile and I was planning on laminating three layers of 6mm ply. Is there likely to be much springback when I remove it from...
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13th December 2012, 12:50 AM
Thread: HARTLY TS21 Trailersailer plans
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Hartley 18-21 Yacht Club Inc. (Australia) may...
Hartley 18-21 Yacht Club Inc. (Australia) may have the plans, but not as PDF and not without paying the appropriate license fee.
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4th August 2012, 07:16 PM
Thread: Red Zinger
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At first I thought "eewww!" But the more I look...
At first I thought "eewww!" But the more I look at it the cooler it gets.
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19th June 2012, 02:01 AM
Thread: replacing a TS16 centreboard with bilgeboards
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Thanks Par, I'll have to do that. I have one of...
Thanks Par, I'll have to do that. I have one of the larger Hartleys, and in thirty or so years the only times we've removed the covers is to reseal them when they leak. The pin has never been removed.
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16th May 2012, 12:57 AM
Thread: Timber sailing boat
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Yeah but it's a visual dry root.:? Not my...
Yeah but it's a visual dry root.:? Not my kind of project though, I don't keep any men handy.
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19th February 2012, 01:33 AM
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I recently bought a 6 litre epoxy kit, plus...
I recently bought a 6 litre epoxy kit, plus extras, from Boat Craft Pacific online. There was no problem with shipping.
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19th December 2011, 05:15 PM
Thread: Hartley TS 14 Restoration Advice
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Do you think so?:U
Do you think so?:U
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21st June 2011, 12:46 AM
Thread: Removing screws under wooden plugs
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Well of course, how else would you know how many...
Well of course, how else would you know how many layers of paper were between your digits and the poo.
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20th June 2011, 01:39 AM
Thread: Whilly Tern
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Thanks AJ. Patience is not a problem, there's a...
Thanks AJ. Patience is not a problem, there's a whole heap of thngs I must do before I start anyway.
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17th June 2011, 05:58 PM
Thread: Whilly Tern
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Pat said, This is what Iain had to say, "No...
Pat said,
This is what Iain had to say,
"No yawl rig for such a small boat. But one guy in Sydney did it. Capsizing all over the place, for fun. All i have is lug and gunter yawls for the... -
15th June 2011, 01:09 PM
Thread: Whilly Tern
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Immediately after my original post, I checked my...
Immediately after my original post, I checked my email and found a reply from Pat at Duck Flat. He'd spoken to Iain and all is now clear to me. Thanks for the consideration.
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14th June 2011, 11:43 PM
Thread: Whilly Tern
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Whilly Tern
I'm looking at getting plans for Iain Oughtred's Whilly Tern. At Jordan Boat's website, they have the scanned pages of Oughtred's design catalogue.
The page concerning the Whilly Tern says The... -
6th May 2011, 01:01 AM
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Of course "most of the hard work is done":roll:.
Of course "most of the hard work is done":roll:.
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30th March 2011, 04:53 PM
Thread: Wooden Handcrafted Row Boat, Carrum, Vic
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Hey yeah.
Hey yeah.
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26th March 2011, 06:23 PM
Thread: Yacht 30ft sloop IOR design
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Oh!
Oh!
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26th March 2011, 12:01 PM
Thread: Yacht 30ft sloop IOR design
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Yacht 30ft sloop IOR design
Did this one slip passed unnoticed? No current photos is a scary prospect.
Yacht 30 ft sloop IOR 1/2 tonne rule club racer/cruiser (eBay item 320672305184 end time 27-Mar-11 18:40:28 AEDST) : Cars,... -
12th March 2011, 09:42 AM
Thread: A question about plywood .......
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9mm AAAbond, I thought that's what was mentioned....
9mm AAAbond, I thought that's what was mentioned.
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11th March 2011, 08:41 AM
Thread: A question about plywood .......
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The last sheet of marine ply my dad bought for...
The last sheet of marine ply my dad bought for our build was about $120. That was 30 years ago. Consider the difference between wages now and then.
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2nd March 2011, 09:17 AM
Thread: solving a mystery
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Man. that looks cold!!:oo:
Man. that looks cold!!:oo:
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1st March 2011, 07:38 AM
Thread: Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2011
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I too have only current plan lists. That's why...
I too have only current plan lists. That's why the lengths threw me. Thanks.
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28th February 2011, 10:35 PM
Thread: Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2011
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Can someone please tell me the design names in...
Can someone please tell me the design names in post #99
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17th February 2011, 10:33 PM
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Nope. I look at every link you put up Simon, most...
Nope. I look at every link you put up Simon, most enjoyable. They've got boats in them.
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26th January 2011, 06:16 PM
Thread: Heavyweight Sharpie in Hobart
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Mik, you are one hell of a salesman. If it was in...
Mik, you are one hell of a salesman. If it was in Melbourne, I'd put my hand up.
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21st January 2011, 12:44 AM
Thread: A new Hartley TS16
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Pictures of boats? Hell yeah!
Pictures of boats? Hell yeah!
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9th January 2011, 04:36 PM
Thread: Heron Sailing Boat (Classic work in Progress)
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No, "a good percentage of the hard work has been...
No, "a good percentage of the hard work has been done" - the guy says so.:roflmao:
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27th November 2010, 02:07 PM
Thread: lead for ballast
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Ah yes, the excitement of splattering the roof of...
Ah yes, the excitement of splattering the roof of your house, your neighbours' houses and some of the cars out in the street with molten lead. I remember it well.:o
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16th September 2010, 03:20 PM
Thread: Keep Turning Left needs more interest.
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Keep Turning Left needs more interest.
If you are into boats and you are not aware of the Keep Turning Left series of video blogs, you should be. Dylan Winter has been sailing his 19ft yacht Slug around the coast of Britain for the past...