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7th October 2016, 06:55 PM
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I think you have already made your decision and...
I think you have already made your decision and given you want a clear finish probably the right one.
However I'm going to just throw this out there, your strips are your longitudinal fibres so... -
25th July 2016, 03:11 PM
Thread: Thinking about building...
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Here are some other outrigger/sail plans you may...
Here are some other outrigger/sail plans you may wish to consider.
Kayak & Canoe Sailing Rig: Ultra-Light, Easy to Assemble and Launch! -
22nd September 2014, 02:45 PM
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Hey,
don't lose sight of the fact that my proposal was to use Kevlar veil, where the resin rich property is desirable, further researching on my part also reveals that some manufactures offer continuous...
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10th September 2014, 01:43 PM
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Veil
Thanks Par,
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10th September 2014, 12:57 PM
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Epoxy coating,sealing, sheathing gaboon/okoumy plywood
Epoxy over ply; again.
The recognised wisdom is that 3 coats of quality epoxy is all thats needed to seal a plywood build, Indeed I believe this is all many use, no glass sheathing.
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19th June 2014, 04:59 PM
Thread: Paulownia or balsa?
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2 cents
If bashability is a concern with the softer woods consider using Sglass. It's big plus is high compression strength as apposed to tensile strength like carbon/kevlar.
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12th April 2014, 12:09 PM
Thread: Trimaran Kayak
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CLC
Hi TK1,
Yep been down that path,
Message: Hey Guys, I would like a boat for sedate paddling with a friend, a
boat to give the kids a thrill and a boat to pothole fish and be reckless in... -
23rd March 2014, 12:58 PM
Thread: Trimaran Kayak
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Big Brother
Aaand,
it has a bigger tougher big brother,
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20th March 2014, 04:58 PM
Thread: Trimaran Kayak
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Look what I found !
Told you it was only Monday !
Check this out ! http://dixdesign.com/Trika_540.htm
Likes; Designed to be a trimaran but can paddle; Long waterlines; Freestanding mast; Has a jib, more string to... -
17th March 2014, 06:44 PM
Thread: Trimaran Kayak
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More pics of the Bootlegger. ...
More pics of the Bootlegger.
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17th March 2014, 06:34 PM
Thread: Trimaran Kayak
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I'm liking this hull at the moment....
I'm liking this hull at the moment. http://www.clcboats.com/shop/boats/strip-planked-kayaks/otherstrippers/micro-bootlegger-strip-planked-tandem-kayak-kit.html
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15th March 2014, 12:55 PM
Thread: Kayak sailing rudder and leeboard plans
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With the clc kit you get the lot, rudder,...
With the clc kit you get the lot, rudder, leeboard and sail plan, perhaps Mik should consider that :D
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14th March 2014, 11:32 AM
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I've found with books ordering overseas usually...
I've found with books ordering overseas usually arrives within a week but Australia takes double or more. Unfortunately Aussie business has dropped the ball with internet shopping.
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13th March 2014, 02:56 PM
Thread: Trimaran Kayak
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Yes I have seen those, can't see why you would...
Yes I have seen those, can't see why you would think they would stand out as trimaran hull though.
This is what I am looking for roughly, Meade Gougeons Everglades sailing canoe, unfortunately, no... -
11th March 2014, 05:21 PM
Thread: Trimaran Kayak
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Trimaran Kayak
Hi folks,
I'm interested in a canoe/Kayak trimaran set up like this one,
http://www.clcboats.com/shop/boats/wooden-sailboat-kits/clc-sailrig-kayak-canoe-sailing-rig.html
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15th February 2014, 10:20 PM
Thread: Kayak sailing rudder and leeboard plans
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CLC
The CLC kit comes with all the bits.
http://www.clcboats.com/shop/boats/wooden-sailboat-kits/clc-sailrig-kayak-canoe-sailing-rig.html -
22nd May 2012, 06:13 AM
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Paulownia in Melbourne
Port Phillip Plantation Shutters
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22nd December 2011, 12:45 AM
Thread: Scaling plans
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little kayaks
Little Auk Kayak Plans | Guillemot Kayaks
Ultra-light Wood Duck Recreational Kayaks - Under 40 Pounds!
Google is your friend !
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2nd November 2011, 10:13 AM
Thread: Light Weight Ply
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Aussie Ply
Yes I will be sticking with the Joubert Gaboon I think ! Maybe some hoop for the load carrying areas and the gold for any appropriate interior fit out.
Thing about most Crowther designs is very... -
1st November 2011, 02:47 PM
Thread: Aussie plywood
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Or
Or perhaps this is worth a look,
Goldcore Light: Quality Lightweight Plywood. Plywood for Marine, Motor homes, Construction and Commercial interiors.
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1st November 2011, 01:00 PM
Thread: Light Weight Ply
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Light Weight Ply
Hi all,
I have been looking at ply for a multihull build, most likely a Crowther Buccaneer Tri, the benchmark seems to be the Joubert Gaboon, but I am wondering what are your thoughts on this... -
14th March 2011, 11:59 PM
Thread: Help me choose a ~6m launch design?
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Reprise
Or this B :2tsup:
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14th March 2011, 11:44 PM
Thread: Help me choose a ~6m launch design?
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Bluejacket
Sorry Im late ! hope you haven't started. I think this is what your looking for, addresses all your criteria.
Cheers,
RR
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9th March 2011, 12:35 PM
Thread: Interesting assembly method
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Interesting assembly method
Found this link on the yahoo K designs forum, very clever KIT - eco5.5
Question. Do you think the keyhole or jigsaw method of joining panels (photo 2 ) is as good as a scarf or adequate for the... -
4th March 2011, 07:37 PM
Thread: paulownia plywood
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The ply from Denman is plan A, until I read the...
The ply from Denman is plan A, until I read the posts in this thread by Dufuyun.
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4th March 2011, 07:36 AM
Thread: paulownia plywood
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Whitewood, Found necessary info on scaling for...
Whitewood,
Found necessary info on scaling for stiffness on Michael Stores site. Was hoping to hear back about Paulownia plywood.
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3rd March 2011, 12:22 AM
Thread: paulownia plywood
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Paulownia
I have ordered plans for the Crowther Buccaneer 24' trimaran which is a ply boat mostly skinned in 4mm gaboon so would be VERY interested in Paulownia ply.
But I was originally trolling on here to...