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Hi All,

I find the Paradox, designed by Matt Layden to be to be quite interesting. Does anyone know of any in South Australia? I would like to look at one if possible.

Thanks,

Dairyman

I love the Gannet design, but decided it would be too much work for me at present.

I believe that Iain Oughtred has written a book, Clinker Plywood Boatbuilding Manual. I am not personally...

Check out the Water Rat from www.baysidewoodenboats.com.au and Russki from www.storerboatplans.com. Although I am familiar with both of these designers, and I highly recommend both, I have not built...

Thanks for the advice Mik. I am fairly sure I understand what you mean by the T shaped ply.

I had planned on installing the mast partner flush with the inwals, with some 19 x 42 timber underneath each end of the partner. Another option I am thinking about is basically the same way the...

I am building a Quick Canoe and only have buoyancy tanks to go. I have 2 questions;

1. As I intend to use a drop in sail rig, is there any reason not to permanantly install the mast partner?
...

I just looked at the photos on ebay. It can be hard to tell from the photos, but I suspect it could be easily repaired with bote cote or similar.

Many years ago I had a similar problem with a Mosquito cat. At the time I applied cheap hardware store resin and cloth over the affected area. This seemed to fix the problem.

Now that I am much...

I am wondering about sticking with a spritsail and adding a jib.

It might be worth contacting Ross Lillistone at www.baysidewooden boats.com.au. He is based in Queensland, but he is familiar with both the Green Island Skiff and Eve. Ross making a quality mast...

Very nice work. What brand of paint are you using?

I am having a few delays due to health problems, which will take at least a few months to rectify - that is the doctors can pin point the cause of my shortness of breath and fatigue.

I have...

I am quite interested in Aquacote aswell. The only thing I have gathered from my web research is it may not like being applied in extremely hot and dry conditions. Probably not a significant...

I have been a bit side tracked with "Minor" repairs to my Paper Tiger and other family commintments.

The Paper Tiger repairs have been quite useful to gain experience with the epoxy and...

Nice looking boat. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for the plywood feedback everyone. I think I will stick to the AS/NZ2272 Hoop Pine. I intend to keep the boat for a minimum of 20 years and I think the extra money will be well worth it.

I have began ordering material, including WEST epoxy and fibreglass. I am still undecided with wood selection. Australian standard hoop pine ply would be ideal, but I do like the idea of purchasing...

If only 38mm fairing is allowed from any edge, I would rough out the fairing with an angle grinder, then finish with files. Use a straight edge such as a 1m rule to ensure the fairing is flat. I...

This sounds like a useful mizzen set up to me. The trouble is the transport hassles to Adelaide, but I am sure someone closer will be able to find a use.

My apologies to Michael Storer. It seems I misspelt your name in my origional post.

After much deliberation, I have decided to build a Ross Lilistone First Mate www.baysidewoodenboats.com.au.

I suspect I have spent more time selecting the design that is best for my family than...

Boat Cote now make a fast medium and slow hardener. Personally I have never used Bote Cote, although I am sure it is an excellent product. I am simply happy to continue using WEST. I am moving off...

I have limited experience in boat repairs myself, but I have found the WEST system guides useful. They are available on the WEST website.

http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Boats/Power-Boats/Power-Boats/AdNumber=TP004336248?BackToResult=true&AdOnTop= This boat looked interesting. It has a ford side valve engine.

Sorry I can't help much, but I can say I have a Hartely designed 14 foot runabout that was home made in about 1990.

I suspect that as most Hartely designs have a good reputation, people have...

I have included a link to Bolger Boats on the Web. Bolger Boats on the Net. This site is very informative. Scroll down to Oldshoe for Boatmik's article.

Thanks,

Andy

Thankyou for your advice everyone. I think I will pack the kids in boxes and take the beer.

Can I fit 4 children aged between 3 and 13 and myself in a GIS? It would only be on very rare accasions I would want to this, and only in calm weather.

Taking one for a test drive is an excellent suggestion. I will look into this. Is there anyone near Adelaide that is going sailing in the next few weeks or so?

I have seem plenty of photos of the GIS on flat water, but I am wondering how they handle choppy water with a reasonable brease. I like the idea of a simple build, but I am conserned it will slap...

I am looking to convert an old Hartly designed 14 foot power boat, with an outboard to sail. Has anyone had experience with a similar conversion? I am not looking at super performance, just a fun...

Given that you have mentioned that your main aim is sailing, the Seil looks good. I like the look of all Vivier boats and believe they are well designed. I have seriously considered building an...