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4th January 2021, 12:04 PM
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This is worth re-quoting and re-reading for those...
This is worth re-quoting and re-reading for those who have not done so already. There is a deep culture of not capsizing boats in the small-traditional boat crowd here in the US, I imagine the same...
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17th December 2020, 01:15 AM
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This is surprising, but true. Preparation for 1...
This is surprising, but true. Preparation for 1 night at anchor vs. a week on the boat is largely the same. The only thing that changes is potable water and food.
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15th December 2020, 01:12 AM
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No way my boat is 330lbs. Built out of sapele or...
No way my boat is 330lbs. Built out of sapele or meranti plywood, I think. Possibly closer to 500lbs just for the hull.
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13th December 2020, 01:09 PM
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I agree with 1st paragraph but I'm trying to make...
I agree with 1st paragraph but I'm trying to make sure we are all on same page.
As far as Jewell, John Hartmann, Clint Chase, and Vivier are actually redesigning the tabernacle and coming up with... -
13th December 2020, 01:09 AM
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Are we? It seemed Joost was definitely onboard...
Are we? It seemed Joost was definitely onboard with 2 for sleeping.
I cruise mostly solo, with other boats in the fleet. However, I would love to have the capability two sleep two comfortably
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11th December 2020, 05:10 AM
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This is where our experiences differ and...
This is where our experiences differ and consequently what we are looking for in a boat. I am mostly sleeping aboard on an anchor, hopefully in a bay or a cove somewhere. The strategy is to find...
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10th December 2020, 01:38 AM
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I got a carbon mast for the CY. I am never going...
I got a carbon mast for the CY. I am never going back. It's the best thing I did, especially with a large lug rig. The mast does not bend, so I can get sufficient luff tension, and striking the mast...
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10th December 2020, 01:36 AM
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The Goat is a boat I wish I had back just because...
The Goat is a boat I wish I had back just because it's so easy to trailer and fun to sail. I think it was a fine one-person camping boat if the sailer was/is camping ashore. In a pinch and with...
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10th December 2020, 01:02 AM
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I am going to reply in-line below:
I am going to reply in-line below:
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7th December 2020, 10:53 AM
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Apologies about the late reply! Look, first...
Apologies about the late reply!
Look, first and foremost X-Boat needs a mission. What's the mission, the objective, the end goal of this boat? Is it a single-purpose boat or a... -
28th November 2014, 02:32 PM
Thread: Mutant goat idea.
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Somewhere around 125kg to 145kg depending if you...
Somewhere around 125kg to 145kg depending if you count floorboards, benches, flotation foam, etc.
Heavier than the Goat, obviously, but built for a very different mission. Stable, large,... -
28th November 2014, 04:13 AM
Thread: Mutant goat idea.
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RE: Vivier weights-- they are Euro weights, all...
RE: Vivier weights-- they are Euro weights, all up, with all required equipment. They are not bare hull weights.
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12th November 2014, 10:05 PM
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I can say with 100% certainty that the rig was...
I can say with 100% certainty that the rig was not an issue. The balanced lug is well loved in the States and by WB. Regardless, enough cynicism! The GIS is in Small Boats, and I am glad. ...
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12th November 2014, 11:19 AM
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Additionally, there may have been some hemming...
Additionally, there may have been some hemming and hawing about the daggerboard and the boat's stability, from people who didn't like daggerboards, etc. All somewhat silly. Damn good boat, and she's...
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12th November 2014, 11:13 AM
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Consider an oar for steering, for sure, and try...
Consider an oar for steering, for sure, and try before you build to keep it simple. It's better than work and let us know how it goes!
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11th November 2014, 09:59 AM
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As someone who has built a QC (but not sailed),...
As someone who has built a QC (but not sailed), and also as someone who has built and sailed a duckpunt, I want to say you are more than welcome to try, but realize the duckpunt design is...
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10th November 2014, 02:20 AM
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GIS in WoodenBoat Small Boats 2015 !!!
It finally happened. Years of pooh-poohing the boat and someone finally came to their senses. My issue is in the mail. Will report back.
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4th October 2014, 03:44 AM
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This is great! Three Goats! GruffGruffGruff! ...
This is great! Three Goats! GruffGruffGruff!
A largely windless albeit beautiful weekend all across the northeast. In Maine where I was, Penobscot Bay was a glass mirror, and Sunday was flukey... -
9th May 2014, 11:55 AM
Thread: GIS New Hampshire build
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I second this. Mine's a little snug in the step...
I second this. Mine's a little snug in the step area and it's a pain sometimes to pull it out, it takes a careful bit of wiggling. It could be trimmed down. But too much slop, and it wallows in...
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2nd May 2014, 12:47 PM
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Rob Hoffman and his BETH are world famous!
Am I late to the party, or do I trendset?
In Roger Barne's "The Dinghy Cruising Companion" there is a nice photo of robhosailor's BETH with either him or his Polish buddy skippering. p. 38
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25th April 2014, 09:59 AM
Thread: GIS New Hampshire build
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I just need the sticker, no need for the bow...
I just need the sticker, no need for the bow numbers because the Goat is under the required feet for bow number, but over the minimum for registration and is non-motorized. HOWEVER, it needs a bow...
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24th April 2014, 03:33 PM
Thread: GIS New Hampshire build
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You had a much harder time of it than I did. I...
You had a much harder time of it than I did. I just had to write down a "Statement of Construction and Ownership" or something to that affect and get it notarized. I stated I built the boat with my...
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24th April 2014, 03:26 PM
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Try this link ...
Try this link
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1TyrhdYM19-YnluaTB4N2ZfTGs/edit
Sign into google if you must. I may be able to post it if you need it. Please let me know. Here's the page:... -
24th April 2014, 03:17 PM
Thread: END of an ERA. GIS fer sailz
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Important News! ...
Important News!
http://gisamateur.blogspot.com/2014/04/in-which-iazp-boldly-sails-forth-to-new.html -
9th April 2014, 12:48 AM
Thread: GIS New Hampshire build
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Did you post this on the Wooden Boat Forum? I you...
Did you post this on the Wooden Boat Forum? I you want, I can do it for you.
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22nd March 2014, 12:43 AM
Thread: The Northstar GIS Build
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I agree with the others above, you're going to...
I agree with the others above, you're going to have to bite the bullet and go for it. You're spending so much time and money on the boat, why not build it right and not spend a lifetime twiddling...
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14th March 2014, 01:32 PM
Thread: END of an ERA. GIS fer sailz
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I sent you an email, Flatdaniels.
I sent you an email, Flatdaniels.
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14th March 2014, 01:15 PM
Thread: END of an ERA. GIS fer sailz
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Dave, right now I think you are the coolest guy...
Dave, right now I think you are the coolest guy ever.
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14th March 2014, 02:23 AM
Thread: END of an ERA. GIS fer sailz
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Sorry Paulie. I'll be there in Scout, however. ...
Sorry Paulie. I'll be there in Scout, however. Maybe Clint will be in Bleat?
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12th March 2014, 12:26 PM
Thread: The Northstar GIS Build
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Don't do anything drastic, I think you're good. ...
Don't do anything drastic, I think you're good. My boat is absolutely buried under snow right now, and I would check, but I don't have a lot of room myself up in there. 15" sounds about right. ...
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2nd March 2014, 01:14 AM
Thread: END of an ERA. GIS fer sailz
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It is time. Too many boats and she's not...
It is time.
Too many boats and she's not getting the use she used to, since Scout has entered the picture. I'm moving, etc. Someone else's turn to beat around in her with. -
1st March 2014, 04:55 AM
Thread: END of an ERA. GIS fer sailz
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END of an ERA. GIS fer sailz
I would have posted this on my GIS thread, but apparently we can't bump threads older than 365 days, so I can't close the cosmic cycle. A new post then.
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1st October 2013, 11:41 AM
Thread: GIS Yawl
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I got to sail Clint's Goat the other day. It is...
I got to sail Clint's Goat the other day. It is a sweet ride, I wouldn't be surprised if it could be used as a baseline for other Goats. It is the nicest Goat I have ever sailed (out of two...) I...
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24th September 2013, 11:59 PM
Thread: GIS New Hampshire build
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Wow, she's looking lean and mean! Love it.
Wow, she's looking lean and mean! Love it.
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12th August 2013, 11:24 PM
Thread: GIS New Hampshire build
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I have picked up two trailers at Haggets Marine...
I have picked up two trailers at Haggets Marine in Concord, I got the Load-Rite 15' for the Goat, and reconfigured the bunks to run perpendicular to the trailer with cut-outs for the skids. Seven...
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1st August 2013, 04:01 AM
Thread: GIS Build in New Jersey, USA
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Pics are awesome
Pics are awesome
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1st August 2013, 03:58 AM
Thread: The Northstar GIS Build
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You notch the top frame crossing the bulkhead so...
You notch the top frame crossing the bulkhead so the daggerboard case snugs into it. Get out the japanese saw and a chisel...
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24th July 2013, 11:43 PM
Thread: Cool stuff
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This is probably obvious to Joost and Bruce, etc,...
This is probably obvious to Joost and Bruce, etc, but maybe not to others (MIK), a trick with this machine is to pack in the grounds nice and tight. I've seen some explanation videos where they just...
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24th July 2013, 09:11 AM
Thread: Cool stuff
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I win. ...
I win.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uOjUcn4IoGs/Ue581DdXgCI/AAAAAAAAF1Y/LDMYNGbz-VM/s640/DSC00044.JPG -
12th July 2013, 12:15 PM
Thread: GIS Build in New Jersey, USA
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1. I am mega jealous of Goatie fun and I love...
1. I am mega jealous of Goatie fun and I love Dave's beautiful Goat (sounds dirty)
2. Boatless Paulie = sad
3. Every year in Maine we have this thing called the SRR...
4. Why no beer
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14th June 2013, 07:54 PM
Thread: GIS Build in New Jersey, USA
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Sacrilegious. I'm working that weekend, or I...
Sacrilegious.
I'm working that weekend, or I would show up on Sat with IAZP.
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10th June 2013, 02:04 PM
Thread: GIS Build in New Jersey, USA
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Evening = boat show done. Goat Island Skiff =...
Evening = boat show done.
Goat Island Skiff = light enough to hand carry
Paulie + Dave = Carry Spanish Goatee
All this adds up to:
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8th June 2013, 03:04 PM
Thread: GIS Build in New Jersey, USA
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YOU WIN!!! OH DAVE, this is awesome! Holy...
YOU WIN!!! OH DAVE, this is awesome! Holy baloney I totally dig! Now, we absolutely must go sailing together.
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8th June 2013, 02:58 PM
Thread: GIS Build in New Jersey, USA
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Man, I am one cranky son of a goat.
Man, I am one cranky son of a goat.
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30th May 2013, 05:51 AM
Thread: Goat Island Skiff
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Sticky: In addition to what MAM said, I'd also add it...
In addition to what MAM said, I'd also add it depends on how often you screw up and have to re-buy something. As my first boat-building project, I made some mistakes and purchasing mistakes, and...
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8th May 2013, 10:59 AM
Thread: Beth Sailing Canoe
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MOAR PICTURES! Everyone loves BETH around here!
MOAR PICTURES! Everyone loves BETH around here!
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23rd April 2013, 08:08 AM
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I think SimonLew will have a very good opinion.
I think SimonLew will have a very good opinion.
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22nd April 2013, 10:20 AM
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A note on using SurePly. SurePly is cheap. It...
A note on using SurePly.
SurePly is cheap. It is vinyl flooring underlayment. It is great for building a cheap boat. I built my QC in late 2010, about 2.5 years ago. I kept it outside. One... -
22nd April 2013, 10:04 AM
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WOW. I love this! You're going to like this...
WOW. I love this! You're going to like this canoe. Way to go, Matt!
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12th April 2013, 11:59 PM
Thread: Oh no, what have I done?!
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Your wordsmithing powers are almost too strong...
Your wordsmithing powers are almost too strong for this forum, Dave! My screen is vibrating!