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24th February 2015, 03:57 PM
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Thanks and Hi to a fellow Taswegan! I'm still...
Thanks and Hi to a fellow Taswegan!
I'm still very interested as this won't be trailerable, I'd love something I can also use to trailer to spots
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17th February 2015, 09:02 PM
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Some updates of the build
Some updates of the build
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8th June 2014, 09:34 PM
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Ray Kendrick Fish & Chips Catamaran Build
Following on from my other post relating to my distraction, some pics of my Cat build.
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8th June 2014, 09:13 PM
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Distraction sold..... Now back to the Cat!
Well as the title suggest's not long after cutting out my bulkheads I aquired a mistress. She followed me home one day after I fell in love with her lines. Nothing unusual in the story, as usual...
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6th December 2012, 09:12 PM
Thread: Can you Identify this design?
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Just a bump to see if an updated pic might help...
Just a bump to see if an updated pic might help anyone identify. The Alacrity from 1960 Is the closest I have come at this stage to an identity.......
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6th December 2012, 07:28 PM
Thread: Waller TC 670
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Welcome aboard Mike. I am indeed one of the...
Welcome aboard Mike.
I am indeed one of the ones you tried to persuade and I thank you for it.
for those considering this build Mike's study plans are extremely good value (still have mine, in... -
13th April 2012, 10:20 PM
Thread: Restoring a Mirror Dinghy
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Looking great! Like the tip on the calcium...
Looking great!
Like the tip on the calcium build up soak, must give that a go thanks.
It is amazing how hard epoxy sets, I had a patch once I left for about 6 weeks due to other... -
12th March 2012, 07:37 PM
Thread: Hartley Trailer Sailer Boat Wreck
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Classic
Classic
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12th March 2012, 07:34 PM
Thread: restorable or not?
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Sometimes the wise choice is to walk away...........
Sometimes the wise choice is to walk away........ (But sometimes the heart strings over rule the head! lol)
Have to agree with PAR, you can spend more time and money on "restoring" a section than... -
6th February 2012, 12:32 PM
Thread: Restoring a Mirror Dinghy
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It isn't going to hurt! I prefer to sheath all...
It isn't going to hurt! I prefer to sheath all exposed areas. If nothing else you have protected the timber when beaching.
Ahh yes, fairing and filling... welcome to my world lol, have fun! There... -
5th February 2012, 10:17 PM
Thread: Restoring a Mirror Dinghy
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Microballoons is a fairing mix added to the...
Microballoons is a fairing mix added to the epoxy, light and easy to sand. Mix to the consistency you want (peanut butter is the usual start point, add more or less from there!) In places where runs...
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3rd December 2011, 02:16 PM
Thread: Can you Identify this design?
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Thanks for the suggestions, unfortunately the...
Thanks for the suggestions, unfortunately the lines are different.
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29th November 2011, 07:01 PM
Thread: Can you Identify this design?
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Thanks for the info, I bought it in Burnie,...
Thanks for the info, I bought it in Burnie, history/make unknown. The keels are still light blue so it is very likely the same boat.
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19th November 2011, 08:43 PM
Thread: Can you Identify this design?
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Can you Identify this design?
Just bought a new project, design is unknown so I am hoping someone may be able to help.
19ft long, diagnonal strip planked, (round hull), sloping stern, Bilge keels, V Berth and single berths... -
18th August 2011, 07:42 PM
Thread: Waller TC 670
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I hada look at this design too. I liked it but...
I hada look at this design too. I liked it but after talking to Mike decided against it for where we were at the time, he suggested it was more for sheltered waters due to the beam
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30th July 2011, 06:06 PM
Thread: A new Hartley TS16
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Keep up the pics! Great work. My first "real"...
Keep up the pics! Great work. My first "real" boat was a TS16, great boat, fast and quite forgiving.
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17th April 2011, 02:03 PM
Thread: Waller 540 Tailer Sailer
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Sorry yes building the larger FIsh and Chips but...
Sorry yes building the larger FIsh and Chips but adding a bridgedeck. I agree, no point in loosing most of the advantages of a cat (from a cruising point of view!) by trying to make it narrow to fit...
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26th March 2011, 07:02 PM
Thread: Waller 540 Tailer Sailer
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I don't think anythink this size is really a...
I don't think anythink this size is really a trailer sailer, my intention is to build a small bridgedeck similar to the smaller double shuffle Ray designed.
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26th March 2011, 09:45 AM
Thread: Waller 540 Tailer Sailer
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First sizeable build..... I would have liked...
First sizeable build.....
I would have liked something with a bridgedeck... but working on that. Only have the building jig cut at this stage, have started drawing up bulkheads ready to cut........ -
26th March 2011, 09:13 AM
Thread: Waller 540 Tailer Sailer
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Yes it is. 25ft ish cat google teamscarab...
Yes it is. 25ft ish cat
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22nd March 2011, 08:28 PM
Thread: Waller 540 Tailer Sailer
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Hi JR, I have just begun on a Kendrick Fish...
Hi JR,
I have just begun on a Kendrick Fish and Chips build. Would be great to be able to catch up now and then to share ideas! -
27th December 2010, 09:11 AM
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For those who may not be aware Ross Turner has...
For those who may not be aware Ross Turner has sadly passed away on the 23rd of December 2010 after a long battle with brain cancer.
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9th April 2009, 09:51 PM
Thread: Cheap epoxy in Adelaide
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Have you tried Whitworths at Pt Adeliade? (Old...
Have you tried Whitworths at Pt Adeliade? (Old Quinns Building)
They sell the International Brand, personally I prefer to use it over the Bote Cote.
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10th February 2009, 06:26 PM
Thread: Sailcloth suppliers.
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Sailcloth
Just wondering how you went? I am about to start the process of making a small sail (gaff) for our sailing dingy and was thinking of making my own (unless I can buy some second hand ones in the mean...
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19th October 2008, 09:37 AM
Thread: Build a Boat Magazine/Book
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I have a set of the studyplans for the TC670 and...
I have a set of the studyplans for the TC670 and they certainly seem comprehensive..
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16th October 2008, 11:14 PM
Thread: Epoxy protection & gloves
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I too use vinyl .. now used to use the latex.....
I too use vinyl .. now used to use the latex.. hated the smell (I'll leave that alone... the home brewing got far enough off track! LOL)
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15th October 2008, 08:28 PM
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When I was restoring a sailing dingy in Darwin I...
When I was restoring a sailing dingy in Darwin I was told to epoxy the hull and Dynel sheathe (spelling?) the hull.
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15th October 2008, 02:58 PM
Thread: speak to me of " peel ply"
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Overall sounds like it is probably more trouble...
Overall sounds like it is probably more trouble than it is worth for anyone who isn't using the technique and perfecting it on a daily basis.
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14th October 2008, 09:37 AM
Thread: speak to me of " peel ply"
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Thankfully I don't have that problem.. more just...
Thankfully I don't have that problem.. more just a thought/query
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13th October 2008, 10:58 PM
Thread: speak to me of " peel ply"
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Could the peel ply be beneficial in a "dusty"...
Could the peel ply be beneficial in a "dusty" type environment for perhaps helping to keep bugs and bits off the drying epoxy?
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13th October 2008, 10:56 PM
Thread: What Timber to Use for Boatbuilding???
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Sorry I should have been a bit clearer LOL, I...
Sorry I should have been a bit clearer LOL,
I am looking to build about 18ft but probably in ply...
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13th October 2008, 04:40 PM
Thread: speak to me of " peel ply"
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Whilst epoxy coating the insode of a dingy on...
Whilst epoxy coating the insode of a dingy on saturday (with the preservative additive) I noticed how much nicer the epoxy was to work with (much thinner, easier flowing). Now of course it would use...
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13th October 2008, 04:20 PM
Thread: What Timber to Use for Boatbuilding???
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This is a little off topic although still in the...
This is a little off topic although still in the same vein I guess...
Anyway the mention earlier of demolition yards got me thinking to a couple of years ago I was getting a piece of timber and... -
10th October 2008, 08:56 PM
Thread: 18' (5.5m) Sail boat - Which one?
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That's a nice looking boat..... only problem is...
That's a nice looking boat..... only problem is it is missing a hull?
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9th October 2008, 01:58 PM
Thread: Build a Boat Magazine/Book
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Some good points on design there. Just out of...
Some good points on design there.
Just out of curiosty as a building novice I notice the Hartley (Powerboats) seem to have had a fairly big bow flare, Is this done through building on a... -
8th October 2008, 04:46 PM
Thread: Build a Boat Magazine/Book
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Thanks again for your input... It would be good...
Thanks again for your input... It would be good if someone could checkout express as it doesn't look good... I have also tried to phone them...
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8th October 2008, 04:15 PM
Thread: Build a Boat Magazine/Book
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Thanks for the response. Yes the Jarcat is...
Thanks for the response.
Yes the Jarcat is the most likely way I will go although I do have study plans for the Waller TC670 too. I love the lines on the Little Barrier but their website... -
8th October 2008, 02:20 PM
Thread: 18' (5.5m) Sail boat - Which one?
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Just as a side thought whilst much younger myself...
Just as a side thought whilst much younger myself I wouldn't write off the sailing just yet.
Sailing can be a fast paced with lots of effort and constant trimming... or laid back looking up at... -
8th October 2008, 01:39 PM
Thread: Build a Boat Magazine/Book
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Build a Boat Magazine/Book
Hope this hasn't been asked before... no luck with the search so fingers crossed!
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8th October 2008, 01:29 PM
Thread: Which Dinghy?
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If you just want some plans for a snub nose style...
If you just want some plans for a snub nose style sail boat then google nestor 8 plans they are free to download and even include the full size cad drawings so you can get (if you don't have access...
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2nd October 2008, 10:13 PM
Thread: Epoxy, when is enough enough
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Epoxy is sprayed everyday in many applications,...
Epoxy is sprayed everyday in many applications, Epoxy paint is a resin based paint and the Gougeon Brothers would also disagree with you...
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2nd October 2008, 01:26 PM
Thread: Epoxy, when is enough enough
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Spraying
As a relative newcomer (I have repaired and sailed several dingies and a Hartley T16) is there a reason no one has mentioned spraying epoxy in to the harder areas?
Is it possible? Having worked...