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Alex,

Keep going, man! I have been lurking about and "checking in" on your project.
I don't have anything to add except encouragement - I am anxiously
awaiting the day when "Woodduck" sails away...

Happy Birthday, young man!

Peter

Happy Holidays to all!

The warm weather seems so far away here in New England.
I was able to get out for a brief New Year's paddle the other
day, though:
...

MIK,

Ok. I'll be in touch.

Thanks again for your kind comments.

Peter

Hey, thanks much Clint. I'm looking forward to getting together
again with you and the other woodenboat forum folks.

Cheers,

Peter

Wow, thank you for your kind comments MIK :)..

It truly was a great pleasure meeting you and I look forward to your
next visit to this part of the world! Maybe I'll have the GIS built by then ......

Hey thanks, MIK and MAM.

I haven't been out since that first day; hopefully I can get back out again
before the ice floes appear :D.

MAM, I guess I deviated a little from the yellow, eh? Ended...

Clint,

If it's not Oct. 31, count me (and possibly 2 others) in. Are any aquatic activities planned? I could probably bring along my PDR and Nutshell. Not exactly earth shattering I know, but a...

Here goes:

Trying the MIK standup move:

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f113/dtwitty2/PDR_2009/Launch/001031.jpg?t=1255557733

Not much wind:...

Thanks, gents. I had finally found the correct camera angle so as to cause all the imperfections to miraculously disappear!

It always amazes me how a surface appears and feels fair - until the...

A few more bits and it'll be time to get wet:

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f113/dtwitty2/PDR_2009/dabbler.jpg

I am hoping to launch her this weekend; if so, photos will certainly follow!
...

I might be just talking out my elbow but I thought he had mentioned something
about being incommunicado for some portion of his trip.

Peter

MIK,
Have a great trip - would you be interested in doing a talk in my neck of the woods,
if time permits? (I know where to get some vegemite :) )

I am planning to attend your talk at Clint's in...

Okay, so I broke down and bought a sander, the Festool ETS 150/5.
No excuses now! Needless to say I was able to get the entire hull
(sans bottom - haven't glassed the chines yet ) sanded in almost...

It really doesn't get "cold" here until after New Year's Day or so; probably won't
have to dodge any ice floes in the harbor 'till Valentine's day or so :D ...

Mik, I may have a venue for you...

By the way, I apologize if this is answered somewhere but I
am assembling the rudderbox and the plans state that the
19x45 framing can be reduced in width in addition to being
thicknessed to...

"... a pesky little bag ..."
Sounds like my last girlfriend ...:D

Yeah, thanks for that MIK, I've been doing it manually so the dust factor
hasn't really been that bad. I decided to quit being a...

Latest update from North America:


Foils glassed, sanding begun - getting tired of all that epoxy dust,
even with a mask it is getting old ... MIK, any problem with me wetsanding
the foils?
...

Nice setup!
I like that centrecase-mounted rowing seat too.

Peter

Clint, thanks for the welcome - a "Goat messabout" would be
great.


Cheers,
Peter

MIK,

My building style is not fast but definitely messy :)

While I still am a few weeks away from sailing the Duck
I have begun to appreciate more and more the amount of thought
that must...

Time for another one of my brief updates - I'll put up some pics in a day or
3 ...

- Buoyancy tanks and side-decks installed this week and
mast partner just glued up tonight. Probably install...

Will,
Welcome to you and your dad. I am not too far south of you,
in Manchester, MA. I visit Portsmouth on occasion; you live
in a great town!
I am planning to start the Goat sometime after I...

Ummm Manchester by the Sea? 55 minute train ride to Boston, 1.6 km from
the beach and harbor. Lobster anyone?

Cheers,
Peter

Alex,

Once again I am astounded by your attention to detail!
"Wood Duck" is looking good!

Peter

Yeah, I think these novice hands will stick with the hand tools this time.
Thanks for the info, gents.

Peter

Thanks MIK,

I am pretty low tech tool-wise but I have half a mind to pick up a router
and flush trim bit just for the fun of it ...

Peter

I must say the bag method is very nice. I just did a number of holes
in the frames and centrecase a few nights ago - filled the holes and left
a small nub above the surface of the ply as MIK...

Hi MAM,

Yeah, that's what I'll do. Thanks for the input.
Your Simmons Sea Skiff is looking good by the way.

Peter

Congratulations Alex!
Another milestone passed, eh? For me it felt as if there
was no end to the screws - think I used almost my entire
supply on that job.

Peter

Thanks MIK.

The latest news:

Frames and centrecase dry fitted and ready for gluing after a little cosmetic
work - filled nail holes need sanding and then the three coats of 'pox and then
sanding. Then, out...

Hi Rick,

I'm not en experienced builder by any means (currently on my second project, the PDR)
but I have been using RAKA exclusively with complete satisfaction.

I do use the WEST System...

Sorry about that .. but at least your nights start getting shorter.
Our past winter was frigid (from what I remember :D).

From Webster's:

'Caw: to utter the harsh raucous natural call of the...

Hello all,

A brief update on "Dabbler", now officially hull number 315:

1) Bottom panel going on; the previously installed mast step
works nicely as a "bottom panel holder".
...

Alex,

An old boss of mine once said, "How do you eat an elephant?
A bite at a time."
I often find myself repeating those words when it seems I am making
little or no progress on a given...

Thanks again MIK.


Cheers,

Peter

MIK,

Might one have a look at the lug rig plans? I am ready to
close up the mast - now might be a good time for me
to glue in that extra block :).

I'll send you an email.

Thank you,

Oops - I was going to glue up the ladder frame tonight ... guess I
should have given the lug a little more thought ...

Alex,

I look forward to your posts; I always seem to learn something.
Hope you're "back at it" again soon!

Cheers,

Peter

Hey there, Tom.
Thanks for the offer on the GIS build - I'll definitely keep it in mind.
At the rate my PDR project is going that one may be a while!

I never thought I would meet someone on an...

Hi Alex,

Just a quick hello - I have been following your build for a few weeks, lurking
here and there. Your thread here has been very informative and entertaining!

Get well soon and enjoy the...

Hi Mike,

Thanks for the compliment. Nice job on your black duck, by the way.

My wife and I felt Manchester would be a great place for our son
to grow up. I figure he can learn how to really...

Hello all ...

Finally a brief update. I can't believe over a month has passed since I
started the build!

Progress so far:

- Foils profiled and ready for glass - I'll give them one more...

MAM,

That's one lovely Goat.

Okay, so here' s the stupid question - do you know if this method can be used with painted surfaces also? A friend of mine used sand for his nonskid but the sugar...

There's nothing like being able to have direct feedback from the designer himself - and so timely - this "OZ" is a neat place!

MAM, thanks for the welcome - great job on your goat by the way.
...

Thanks gents. (Or is it Mates :) )

I barely have the foils all glued up. I was going to pick up my stock tomorrow for the mast but
after looking at those pics of the lug-rigged PDR
I am...

Hello all,

Enough of this "lurking" business; time to crawl out of the bushes and say howdy.
My name is Peter and I am located 30 miles north of Boston, MA USA.

I have just begun a PDRacer...