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    G'day 2B I can't speak to using the GIS as a...

    G'day 2B

    I can't speak to using the GIS as a dive platform, however Enrico Franconi on the GIS FB group has fabricated a boarding ladder for his.
    Regarding plain epoxy vs fibre glass, fg will...
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    G'day I'll second what Brian said about...

    G'day

    I'll second what Brian said about building to spec. I deviated adding the yawl bits and enclosing the centre thwart this added about 30 hours to the build and adding weight.

    I used 6mm...
  3. G'day again As promised here's the detail of...

    G'day again

    As promised here's the detail of my modification to the hatch.
    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170113/deb578fa75c7a3c447b65bccb8c7a509.jpg
    To increase purchase on the 8" hatch...
  4. Next update. I've been doing a few tweaks and...

    Next update.

    I've been doing a few tweaks and additions to the Goat, firstly to fit the mizzen and secondly to mount an outboard (only when not sailing).

    Boomkin block and boomkin fairlead....
  5. A long overdue update. I've finally got my butt...

    A long overdue update. I've finally got my butt into gear and started on the mizzen to turn the GIS into a yawl. I've made the mizzen mast out of meranti 11mm thick and birdsmouthed, the sprit and...
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    G'day Poit Have a chat with the botecoat guys...

    G'day Poit

    Have a chat with the botecoat guys first. I remember there being an issue with thinners. Besides they should be able to tell you how they expect their product to behave.

    I had a few...
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    One more thing, with gluing up the mast I used...

    One more thing, with gluing up the mast I used cheap 4mm cable ties and packing tape. Get the good 8-10mm cable ties and get lots of them the cheap ones are frustrating at best as they break often....
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    I'll second Poit's recommendation on the...

    I'll second Poit's recommendation on the syringes. They work well. I used 10ml ones from the local chemist/drugstore at about $1 a pop (I went through 4). Leave the holes until you've got a whole...
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    Poit, I mostly used non yellowing throughout...

    Poit,
    I mostly used non yellowing throughout the build in Perth weather. The only time I had issues with it cooking off was when filleting, as the piping bag method heats up in your hands (so maybe...
  10. G'day Poit After using outdoor enamel on the...

    G'day Poit

    After using outdoor enamel on the QC and Aquacote on the GIS, I can definitely say the Aquacote does a better job hands down. It flows out better and is a much harder finish.

    I've...
  11. Gday again. Since the last post I've been out...

    Gday again.

    Since the last post I've been out once more, much more successfully than last time. The rig is setting much better and while not flying we managed to average a conservative 5 kts over...
  12. Thread: Coquina

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    Absolutely stunning.

    Absolutely stunning.
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    Structurally it shouldn't make much of a...

    Structurally it shouldn't make much of a difference as they're supported on 2 sides by other pieces, that is if they're small and sound. However it will make planing them to shape a painful task....
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    They end up pretty close to being in the same...

    They end up pretty close to being in the same location within a few mm difference at most. The chinelogs will conceal any difference.

    Cheers Dan
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    G'day again Something you might find useful...

    G'day again

    Something you might find useful when filleting is these little helpers.
    http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/08/77767558fe0cbaac5e373856939468a0.jpg

    I get these from Bunnings...
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    G'day Can you turn the transom topper around...

    G'day

    Can you turn the transom topper around or is the other side worse? Other than those scratches it looks pretty nice.

    You're probably going to have to bite the bullet on the bottom framing...
  17. G'day Poit 4 outings in and I'm still learning...

    G'day Poit
    4 outings in and I'm still learning to sail it and set the rigging correctly. On those moments when I manage to get it all sorted it just lifts up and flys. I'm yet to capsize it but...
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    G'day Charley Both are suitable paticularly...

    G'day Charley
    Both are suitable paticularly when using epoxy. Tassie Oak is a good medium density hardwood, which glues and machines well without blunting tools. It is also rot resistant. The...
  19. Sounds great Wayne. It'll be nice to get some...

    Sounds great Wayne. It'll be nice to get some photos of two Aussie goats out and about.

    I've found Palm Beach pretty easy to put in at, as you can walk the boat around from the ramp onto the...
  20. Merry Christmas. I've finally got around to...

    Merry Christmas.
    I've finally got around to weighing the boat and it's come in at 60kg hull weight fittings included and about 80kg in sailing trim (spars, oars, etc). So not to bad despite...
  21. G'day once again, Having recently finished...

    G'day once again,

    Having recently finished building the goat (I've still got to make a mizzen for it) I think my wife thought I'd take a break from boat building. Well best laid plans and all...
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    G'day I find the boweye/trailer winch combo...

    G'day

    I find the boweye/trailer winch combo very handy when guiding the goat onto the trailer on a slippery boat ramp. It de-risks the activity significantly. I've also secured the biter end of...
  23. G'day again. It's been a while but I've...

    G'day again.

    It's been a while but I've finally got a few weeks at home. So back to the workshop then.

    I got a little distracted yesterday building this billy-cart with my son. ...
  24. Thanks Mik I'll go ahead with the tenon idea...

    Thanks Mik

    I'll go ahead with the tenon idea then.

    With regard to weights, etc that'll have to wait a month or so as I'm once again away with work.

    I can't wait to finally get it underway...
  25. Long time no update. Well I managed to get a...

    Long time no update.

    Well I managed to get a weeks leave finally and spent about half a day on the mast. I'm about half way through sanding it smooth at the moment, I should be able to finish...
  26. May I suggest a syringe most chemists (drugstore)...

    May I suggest a syringe most chemists (drugstore) sell them for less than a dollar (in Australia at least). Drill a small hole into the void and inject the epoxy.

    Cheers Dan

    Sent from my...
  27. Looks fantastic Steve. Congratulations on...

    Looks fantastic Steve.

    Congratulations on achieving such a beautiful looking boat.

    Cheers Dan

    Sent from my GT-S7710 using Tapatalk
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    Looks fantastic. Congratulations on achieving...

    Looks fantastic.
    Congratulations on achieving such a beautiful finish.

    Dan

    Sent from my GT-S7710 using Tapatalk
  29. Cheers Mik That'll save a heap of weight and...

    Cheers Mik
    That'll save a heap of weight and epoxy. :-)
    Dan

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    Don't you just love a good bit of bureaucracy. ...

    Don't you just love a good bit of bureaucracy. The process sounds very similar to what we have to do in Western Australia, with the exception that we've got to write a Statutory Declaration to say...
  31. Cool, thanks. Apologies for the mistaken...

    Cool, thanks. Apologies for the mistaken identity. :banghead:

    I'm back from camping so time to assemble the mast.

    Cheers Dan.

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  32. Thanks for the kind words gents. I took her...

    Thanks for the kind words gents.

    I took her for her second sea trial while camping over the Easter long weekend. And decided on her name "Undine", time to get some stickers made :-)

    For those...
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    Looking great! Sent from my GT-S7710 using...

    Looking great!

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  34. G'day all I achieved first splash today, I...

    G'day all

    I achieved first splash today, I took the boat out for a row around one of the local harbours. My kids loved it though my wife was a bit nervous at first. She provided much needed...
  35. Thanks Dave It's been a busy few weeks at work...

    Thanks Dave

    It's been a busy few weeks at work but I'm getting on top of the varnishing. I've got auxiliary propulsion sorted in the form of a pair of 9ft oars. I've built them with trapezoidal...
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    Agreed on the Japanese saw, you might need a new...

    Agreed on the Japanese saw, you might need a new blade at the end but it'll save you a whole heap of pain and wasted time. I had to go through the patching process because I'd already cut out the...
  37. G'day all It's been a while since my last post...

    G'day all

    It's been a while since my last post but I've been a bit busy. The hull is now painted and I've moved onto the varnishing. I've still got to tackle the spars and finish the oars but the...
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    G'day I accidentally put Bhd 3 in the wrong...

    G'day
    I accidentally put Bhd 3 in the wrong location, 30 cm fwd of where it is supposed to be :banghead:. I hope you haven't made a similar mistake; however it's not unrecoverable, you'll just need...
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    G'day Jack You'll probably want to make the...

    G'day Jack
    You'll probably want to make the patch bigger to allow for 1/6 or greater slope for the scarf. This will enable you to cut away any unseen damage between the plies. Another option...
  40. G'day again from Perth This weekend I've been...

    G'day again from Perth
    This weekend I've been undercoating and sanding the hull. I'm pretty sure I mentioned how much I hate sanding. Anyway I started with 40grit and stepped through to 240grit...
  41. G'day again Since my last post I've planed...

    G'day again

    Since my last post I've planed down the inwales, installed the knees and breast hook, flipped the hull and commenced the fairing process....
  42. Time for a quick update. Since my last post...

    Time for a quick update.

    Since my last post I've managed to epoxy the interior and fit the inwales. I'm still planing down the whole sheer now to match the ply. ...
  43. Back again Over the past few days I've managed...

    Back again

    Over the past few days I've managed to get a bit more time in the boat shed in and around earning a living etc. Achievements for this part of the adventure include shaping the knees,...
  44. G'day again The state emergency services did a...

    G'day again
    The state emergency services did a fantastic job containing and eventually controlling the bushfire. There's still some isolated spot fires but for the most part it's over and people are...
  45. Thanks the family and I have relocated to my...

    Thanks the family and I have relocated to my parents place about 20km South of the fire. The fire itself is about 600m East of my house moving West, but that is what it is no point worrying. :)
    ...
  46. Well I'm at work at the moment and my suburbs...

    Well I'm at work at the moment and my suburbs just been ordered to evacuate due to an approaching bushfire. Family is safe but I'm unable to evacuate the goat. I have a feeling epoxy is not very...
  47. G'day again Busy day today. I've installed the...

    G'day again
    Busy day today. I've installed the support struts for the fwd and aft tanks, sealed them up with epoxy, as well as measuring and installing all the tank tops. I used the wet on wet one...
  48. Did someone say something about sharpened bows....

    Did someone say something about sharpened bows. Bring it. :D http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/01/bahujery.jpg

    Seriously though, I'm going to have to round it off in order to wrap the glass around...
  49. G'day forum Significant progress since last...

    G'day forum

    Significant progress since last update, despite it being a normal working week. I've re-installed the centrecase, tided up the patch, installed the fwd mast box, commenced limber...
  50. G'day again. Despite shooting off to the local...

    G'day again.
    Despite shooting off to the local water park with the kids today I managed to get a bit more done.
    http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/25/enu7ahy9.jpg I've flipped the hull and routed...
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