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6th April 2015, 07:30 AM
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Wow, coming up on 3 years! Must finish the...
Wow, coming up on 3 years! Must finish the "quick" canoe!
Instead of using knees i want to enclose both ends of the canoe. I would also like to have the deck sit flush with the gunwales as opposed... -
8th July 2014, 11:26 AM
Thread: Eureka with Outriggers.
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Hi Flatdog, The outriggers are just shy of...
Hi Flatdog,
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2nd July 2014, 01:47 PM
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oh crap. I wish i had read this before...
oh crap. I wish i had read this before proceeding. When i poked the fiberglass i noticed that it was quite weak and i wasnt sure if the injected epoxy would completely bond, so i removed the...
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19th June 2014, 12:18 PM
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Hello everyone, I am back at it. this must the...
Hello everyone,
I am back at it. this must the slowest quick canoe build ever. I epoxied and fiberglass-taped the outside. however i chose not to fill the very, very tiny holes, thinking what... -
13th July 2013, 06:01 AM
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Hi bob. if you have an email address attached to...
Hi bob. if you have an email address attached to this forum, you will receive an email stating you have a private message. hopefully you gave Mik your email address in the message you sent him so he...
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11th July 2013, 03:38 PM
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Hello everyone, I am back at it!! Quick...
Hello everyone,
I am back at it!!
Quick question: How soon after the epoxy kicks (is this the correct term for the epoxy warming up?) do you stop using it. Today is the first time i have used... -
30th November 2012, 12:42 PM
Thread: Eureka Canoe
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Sticky: After my last post, i recalled seeing an epoxy...
After my last post, i recalled seeing an epoxy product that had uv inhibitors added to it. Its made by marinepoxy and you can find it here: Boat Builder Central - products | Fiberglass | Marine...
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30th November 2012, 10:22 AM
Thread: Eureka Canoe
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Sticky: I don't believe that epoxy is uv resistant...
I don't believe that epoxy is uv resistant either. You have to paint or varnish over it
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15th October 2012, 03:25 PM
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BobWes and Mik, Thanks for your replies. I...
BobWes and Mik,
Thanks for your replies. I confirmed that the radiata pine sold at Home Depot is plantation grown in New Zealand. However, when i looked up the properties for radiata pine, i was ... -
12th October 2012, 03:08 PM
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Hello everyone, I have another question. Looks...
Hello everyone,
I have another question. Looks like WRC is not going to work. every one i called only had the STK (Select Tight Knot). Wood that is desirable for its nice knots and lots of them.
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28th September 2012, 10:14 AM
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Mik, In the outrigger material list, for the...
Mik,
In the outrigger material list, for the spacer wedges, you ask for 1300 mm lengths and a quantity of 2 for a total length of 2600 mm. However in the drawings, the uncut length of the wedges... -
24th September 2012, 07:38 AM
Thread: Stand up Paddling.
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I think Mik could design it to be under 20 lbs. I...
I think Mik could design it to be under 20 lbs. I found a site that sells plans for paddle boards made from okoume weighing 29 lbs. But they incase it in fiberglass.
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22nd September 2012, 11:39 AM
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The guy who said he could get me the lumber i...
The guy who said he could get me the lumber i need, can't.:~
He does have doug. fir clear but with mixed grain. how critical is the vertical grain?
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21st September 2012, 03:54 PM
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Also i am quite new to woodworking so the simpler...
Also i am quite new to woodworking so the simpler it is the easier it will be for me to build.
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21st September 2012, 03:47 PM
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After i posted my last reply, i was thinking that...
After i posted my last reply, i was thinking that it was a bit silly to discuss space when efficiency of design is more important. Even more so that i am completely ignorant of all things regarding...
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21st September 2012, 02:40 PM
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I had read one of the earlier quick canoe...
I had read one of the earlier quick canoe threads, where the builder added buoyancy tanks from the remainder of the 3 plys he had purchased for the quick canoe. I think he was only able to make them...
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21st September 2012, 11:46 AM
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Is it correct for me to assume that the quick...
Is it correct for me to assume that the quick canoe with outriggers and sail will experience similar or less stresses the the QC Electric? I am happy to use the lighter 4oz tape if you approve.
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20th September 2012, 01:09 PM
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Dam:o...thats all i got to say to that... ...
Dam:o...thats all i got to say to that...
I'll go with the 6oz tape then, especially since callsign222's...um...material testing of goat meets boulder was successful...:U -
18th September 2012, 02:36 PM
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Its about a $100 cheaper for the 3 gal. kit. If...
Its about a $100 cheaper for the 3 gal. kit. If blush is the only issue and it does not produce a weaker bond, i will happily save the money.:D
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18th September 2012, 01:58 PM
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Thats the feeling i got from reading some of his...
Thats the feeling i got from reading some of his older posts. I wonder if the contents of the epoxy kits are determined by duckworksbbs, since the inclusion of the 6 oz cloth appears to be...
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18th September 2012, 01:37 PM
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Hello callsign222, Thank you for the link to...
Hello callsign222,
Thank you for the link to the guide.
Actually i was planning on filleting the inside of the chines. Does this make for a weaker connection? The reason i was planning on going... -
18th September 2012, 12:25 PM
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Mik, I have a some questions regarding epoxy...
Mik,
I have a some questions regarding epoxy and fiberglass. I was trying to figure out which epoxy i should order since there are quite a few options out there. I went to duckworksbbs to see what... -
16th September 2012, 02:47 PM
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Hi mik Please take your time. I just wasnt...
Hi mik
Please take your time. I just wasnt sure if my messages were getting through since my sent items folder keeps showing 0 messages sent. Also I made the poor assumption that you were simply... -
15th September 2012, 08:14 AM
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sailing quick canoe with outriggers in Southern California
I bought the plans for the quick canoe and outriggers a few months back and finally decided to start building it. I purchased the plywood (okoume) 2 weeks ago. I went shopping for timber this morning...
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7th September 2012, 05:21 AM
Thread: Learning to Sail.
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A week ago I finally decided to build my sailing...
A week ago I finally decided to build my sailing canoe. I got on the internet and started reading articles and quickly became frustrated with the terminology. Also having to scroll back and forth...
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3rd August 2012, 08:31 AM
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hello everyone, Wow, its been a long time...
hello everyone,
Wow, its been a long time since i posted on this forum.
Mik,
I purchased the quick canoe and outrigger plans back in April. How may i go about getting a copy of the sail,... -
26th April 2012, 03:54 PM
Thread: Marine Ply vs Standard Ply test
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thanks PAR. I will go ahead and get the...
thanks PAR. I will go ahead and get the aquatech. I am planning on picking it up this friday.
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26th April 2012, 01:47 PM
Thread: Marine Ply vs Standard Ply test
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Thank you for receiving my outrageous(ly...
Thank you for receiving my outrageous(ly accurate) claim with a sense of humor as well.:D
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26th April 2012, 01:43 PM
Thread: Marine Ply vs Standard Ply test
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I am not sure what you mean by "encapsulated, and...
I am not sure what you mean by "encapsulated, and particularly if sheathed". Are you referring to epoxy and fiberglass or something that is done by the manufacturer? I was concerned that the epoxy...
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25th April 2012, 02:44 PM
Thread: Marine Ply vs Standard Ply test
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fortunately I am a man of great humility, thus...
fortunately I am a man of great humility, thus only allowing myself to take 99% credit.
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25th April 2012, 12:58 PM
Thread: Marine Ply vs Standard Ply test
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. Wow, good thing i'm beast :wlift2: (not). ...
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Wow, good thing i'm beast :wlift2: (not).
edit: by the way, i was only thinking about moving the boat from the truck to the water. It didnt cross my mind the impact that aditional weight... -
25th April 2012, 12:42 PM
Thread: Marine Ply vs Standard Ply test
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I got a hold of the lumber yard and they sent me...
I got a hold of the lumber yard and they sent me their price list. the following prices are for 6 mm ply with 5 veneers:
Okoume - 77.95
Hydrotech - 44.95
Aquatech - 32.95
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22nd April 2012, 05:27 PM
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Sorry, i should have been more clear. The...
Sorry, i should have been more clear. The decision would be made prior to leaving the house - it would be either a day of rowing or powering, not both. Yea, carrying everything around all the time...
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22nd April 2012, 05:10 PM
Thread: Marine Ply vs Standard Ply test
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Sorry forgot to mention it, he did say that the...
Sorry forgot to mention it, he did say that the veneers where of equal thickness and since it is marine ply, we also know that it meets a certain standard of construction.
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22nd April 2012, 04:37 PM
Thread: Marine Ply vs Standard Ply test
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Hi b.o.a.t., i was searching the web and came...
Hi b.o.a.t.,
i was searching the web and came across a test that is somewhat similar to what you decribe in your quote. Its called the Janka Hardness test and it is an ASTM standard. A small... -
21st April 2012, 03:21 PM
Thread: Marine Ply vs Standard Ply test
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Thanks for the additional info paulie....
Thanks for the additional info paulie. Considering the wonderful replies i have received i am very glad i registered on this forum.
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21st April 2012, 10:52 AM
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Hello, I just finished being schooled by some...
Hello, I just finished being schooled by some kind gents on the proper use of materials.:D
I have decided to build an (electric) quick canoe. Unfortunately, I like some features from both plans.
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21st April 2012, 10:21 AM
Thread: Marine Ply vs Standard Ply test
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Thank you gentlemen for the very thorough and...
Thank you gentlemen for the very thorough and informative replies.
Mik, after reading what you posted and then reading the FAQ's page, my mind went numb.
After a few phone calls i found a local... -
20th April 2012, 04:41 PM
Thread: Marine Ply vs Standard Ply test
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I have been thinking about why the marine ply...
I have been thinking about why the marine ply would lose more strength after exposure to the elements then the standard ply. During the testing of the adhesives, the failure point, at least with the...
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20th April 2012, 01:42 PM
Thread: Marine Ply vs Standard Ply test
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Marine Ply vs Standard Ply test
Hello. I just registered and this is my first thread.
I am planning on building my first canoe, but have not yet decided between electric or standard quick canoe.
Most forums and articles I...