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Hi all,

I'm trying to find a small piece of 316L Flat bar in Perth. I need 3mmx25mmx500mm.

Anybody know where I could get hold of this?

Cheers

Mike

Hi Paul,

I think Par has the right idea - just tape the chines on the outside and paint the hull in two pack paint. As for the weak spots in the ply - I don't think you need to worry about putting...

ARE you making a minesweeper??? That would be really cool.

There is an alternative to timber called TekDek. You can get it as self install planks, or they can cutom make sections for you to fit...

FREE Crayboat, on dry land, needs new home & restoration! - Boats For Sale - Jet Skis for Sale - Gumtree Perth Region Free Classifieds

I can't remember where I saw it, but I remember reading that some club racers are not happy with the standard galv plate and put considerable effort in to improve it. Galv steel isn't the most...

Did you read that Brett? When you've done it a couple of times it's easy...and if you are doing it a couple of times, I'll have a new centreboard too :)

As to the class rules, the measurement form...

Sorry to stick my oar in the water on this one, but wooden boat builders are probably the only group that would appreciate this...:doh:

http://www.victoryclass.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=67

Free boat, but probably doesn't include shipping to Oz:(

What a beautiful boat - and a romantic history to go with it.

I think a trip across the bight to Perth would add nicely to that story.

Now that is a nice looking boat with a bit of history. Wrong side of the country though.

So Simon, when are you going to start charging a commission on these listings?:U

Destined to be one, one day

Oz PD Racer, half built, but out of time...and room.... - eBay Sail, Boats, Boats, Watercraft, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 28-Mar-10 17:43:49 AEDST)

Well, I'm jealous!

A dedicated shed for boat building sounds fantastic. I'm continuing the discussion to try and convert the old garage in to a workshop. So far a deal has been struck whereby I...

Unfortunately, despite probably needing one, I'm not building the deck for my boat. Its a 5x4m deck in the alfresco area and although it sounds rather nautical, it's not.

However... I may have...

Yep - $50K is a bit outside my budget.

I enquired of Swallow boats and they told me that they are working on a panel kit, and they may be locally available one day too. Maybe in a couple of years,...

How about the new Bay Cruiser from Swallow Boats:

BayCruiser 20 - Boat Kits, Classic Kit Boats and Traditional Craft

Light weight (450kg), water ballast, comfy accomodation, salty looking...

I was quite taken with this one as a good sit on top fishing kayak:

http://www.jemwatercraft.com/proddetail.php?prod=Sabalo

There is a nice picture on that page of one set up for fishing. It...

Hi Craig,

looks like you're doing a fine job. Just remember - its a $250 1963 plywood boat, not a piano. Now is the time to be pragmatic and do what needs to be done to get it on the water, not in...

HI Craig,

have a look at my thread about my Heron rebuild:

https://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=50901

I found that the easiest way to take the paint off the hull was to remove the...

How about mahogany and ash like these ones: http://www.idasailor.com/catalog/popup_image.php?pID=750

Nice pic of the yard Papa. It proves that the grass really is greener on the other side:U

Hi All,

I've fitted my new stemhead fitting on the Hartley (thanks Papa). I've still got a bit of tidying up to do, so excuse the mess.

This has allowed me to rig up the roller furler, rig up...

Hi Papa,

the Hartley is going very well. I've fitted the new stemhead fitting and it made a huge difference to the effectiveness of my roller furling. Thanks again. I'll post some pics of how I...

Hi Papa,

the boat looks great - and I really like the name plate. Congratulations.

Mike

Hmmm - that sounds like a great adventure.

I've just finished reading The Unlikely Voyage of Jack De Crow. Maybe I should get in touch with Sandy McKinnon and see if he'd like to crew for me.

Hey Hendo!

Throw in the boat as well and I'll drive all the way up from Perth to collect:U

Hey AJ,

I'll see your lug rigged version and raise you a Gunter rigged yawl. :;

I'm not sure how this will affect the balance of the boat - not quite sure how to calculate the CofE.

Anyway...

Hi Elmo,

"A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step" - or something like that.

Well done on making a start - I'll be watching with interest.

Mike

Hatches will be OK under the mattress as long as you don't take any princesses on a cruise (as if princesses are the only ones who can tel if someone has pea'd in their bed!)

The boat is looking...

I walked through on Friday afternoon, but I think there must have been a few stands yet to set up. I didn't get over to to on water displays, so missed out on seeing the classic boats - was there...

There's a bit more info on the website now, with a list of classic boats that will be on display:
"Hiawatha" Cabin Cruiser "Saratoga" Launch "Norlen" Halverson "Karrawa" Halverson "Oriel" half...

I think AJ has hit on one of the big advantages of the TS16 - they are very cheap 2nd hand. In my opinion this is the best way to get hold of one. I got mine by swapping a Heron dinghy which cost me...

Yep,

the four sided sail is called a sprit rig - in my opinion it look sjust right for the traditional style of this boat. The designer also supplies a bermudan rig (triangular mainsail).
...

Well, apart from being more traditional looking than the Hartley, it also has a choice of traditional rigs.

In terms of construction, this is a stitch and glue hull over ply frames - which is the...

HI Elmo,

Have you seen Sam Devlin's Nancy's China design. It is a nice traditional looking boat with a cabin and uses a modern stitch and glue technique:
...

Whilst we are on the topic of WA boat shows, how about the Albany Boatshed's Festival Of The Sea.

I was there last year, and although it is not 100% boat focused it was a great venue in the...

hi there,

check out the Hartley forums at http://dsn.au.com/phpBB3/ - there are a few experienced people there who can answer your questions about leaking and building methods.

I have a TS16...

Yes! Precisely like that.

Hi all,

where can I find a stemhead fitting for my Hartley TS16. It looks like this is not the sort of item that is carried as a standard product by the major suppliers of fittings, and I'm...

Yep, I'll be coming along - and I'll take you up on that offer for a gander at the Nav Mick.

Not sure the PDracer can be counted a classic just yet, but there would be plenty of interest if you...

Thanks for the advice guys.

Here are some pictures of the corrosion stain - its mostly dried salt from the water weaping out from the inside. The wood around the nail is nice and firm, so I don't...

Thanks Mik.

I know they're not screws, because I can see the head on a couple of them - but I can't tell what type of nail they are without pulling one out. I'm assuming they are copper boat nails...

Hi All,

I took my recently acquired TS16 out on the water for the first time the other week. When I pulled her out I opened up the drains and was pleased that no water came rushing out.
...

Hi All,

I've just acquired a Hartley TS16 and I'm looking to get some insurance for it.

The insurance company need me to get it surveyed by a qualified marine surveyor. Does anyone have any...

Looks like a Joel White Nutshell to me.

I've got a half finished one in a shed in Rockingham if anyone is interested in taking it off me (I might have to find somewhere else to store the bed...

Hey Darce,

that's a nice looking boat -real sweet lines. Looks like you have a bit of work to do to the deck though :q

How long have you had her, and what can you tell us about her history?
...

Pity it is pick up only.

I wonder what the postage would be to WA.

You know, on sober reflection, I think you are probably right Mik (again). Maybe I should just go with the tried and tested method of plywood constuction. Two points that you made about strip...

Hi Mik,

thanks for being an avacado!

Why convert it? Well, you know how sometimes you get a crazy notion in your head and you can't help but follow through with it...like building a boat in the...

Hi all,

I'm considering building an 18' Selway Fisher Highlander open day sailer. Curently the plans are only available for 9mm ply stitch and tape construction, but I am considering getting the...

Hi Pugwash,

have you still got the Mirror for sale?

how much do you want for it? and how much TLC does it need?

I've just replaced the hull of a Heron, so think I could tackle a Mirror.