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  1. Thread: GIS transom

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    Tip, That's our GIS, "Sisu". That transom cap...

    Tip,

    That's our GIS, "Sisu". That transom cap is one of several unapproved mods done to her. It's overkill. Unneeded beef and weight. The motor notch was also our own idea, and it has worked just...
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    Very likely. I'm holding them for when I spray a...

    Very likely. I'm holding them for when I spray a project for a client. Might as well get all the varnish work done in one chunk.
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    Paddle Fabrication

    I don't know if everyone has noticed - but Mik has plans for paddles.

    I started a pair for my own personal use several years ago - and set them aside. I just today finished them off. All but the...
  4. Thread: GIS Yawl

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    I think Flicker is a fine name. I've already told...

    I think Flicker is a fine name. I've already told you I like your paint scheme. The white maybe be too bright, and the dark thwart too hot... but - as you say - maybe not in Maine. Time will tell....
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    Sticky: Tis done.

    Tis done.
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    Sticky: No worries on the statistical front. After...

    No worries on the statistical front. After tallying votes for every image, I identified the top 18 which will give Mik some leeway to pick out the best quality/clarity. The top vote-getter was that...
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    Sticky: OK - the votes have all been cast. I've completed...

    OK - the votes have all been cast. I've completed the tally, and will transmit to Mik, probably tomorrow. We sure did end up with a lovely bunch of images. Hard to pick between them.
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    Which just goes to show -- even brilliant,...

    Which just goes to show -- even brilliant, near-genius, boat designers can make mistakes. Mik's made two that I know of. There's this centercase thingy, and then the matter of a choosing a certain...
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    Wilkommen Svenski boyka, Being an early...

    Wilkommen Svenski boyka,

    Being an early builder of the GIS, and an approved builder of Mik's designs, I am naturally biased, but I do have to agree that you've made a good choice. I built Sisu...
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    Andy, Looks very good so far, I look forward...

    Andy,

    Looks very good so far, I look forward to watching the progress.
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    Again, I lean toward simplicity. Never having...

    Again, I lean toward simplicity. Never having owned a boat with lazy jacks on the rig, I may just be blissfully ignorant of what I'm missing. But, my experience is that it's quite simple to drop...
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    I hope not, Bob. For all of our sakes.... Or...

    I hope not, Bob. For all of our sakes....

    Or - did you mean my sailing prowess? :rolleyes:


    Oh... and another touchy topic it might be best to stay away from: you noticed that on Mik's latest...
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    Bob, The rumors that I left Texas just in...

    Bob,

    The rumors that I left Texas just in front of a shotgun are just idle speculation. Viscous rumors spread by my political enemies. And if anyone tells you anything about college co-eds and...
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    Paulie, I"m a beginning, self-taught sailor,...

    Paulie,

    I"m a beginning, self-taught sailor, so am in no position to be giving authoritative advice on rig setup. So, instead, I'll give my tentative thoughts. I agree about the beauty of the...
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    Well... I would never say never. But... beyond...

    Well... I would never say never. But... beyond the time & money issues any of us would face traveling that far - I served two years in Texas for grad school. I've no great longing to see more of that...
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    Yes, AFIK, the first pair of GIS's to sail...

    Yes, AFIK, the first pair of GIS's to sail together in the Americas. Maybe next year we can get Mr. Goodman to joing us at Paulina Lake, or Timothy Lake. Three together would be a hoot!
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    Our Pentax Option W30 is dust, shock and water...

    Our Pentax Option W30 is dust, shock and water resistant - and will even shoot underwater. It's capable of shooting short vids. However... I've been really impressed with my friends GoPro. That what...
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    Paulie, Our yard was not yarded up enough at...

    Paulie,

    Our yard was not yarded up enough at Paulina Lake. That was only one of several goofy things going on that day. As I've mentioned elsewhere, I hadn't been aboard that boat for over a year....
  19. Thread: GIS Yawl

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    John, Thanks for sharing that. Y'all keep...

    John,

    Thanks for sharing that. Y'all keep stirring thoughts of adding a mizzen to Sisu!
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    Bob - she looks sharp. Very sharp!

    Bob - she looks sharp. Very sharp!
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    Sticky: Paulie, If you do decide to steal or modify...

    Paulie,

    If you do decide to steal or modify the hoop system... there are some additional components we use. First - I do string a cord fore & aft to supply a ridgeline to help support the canvas....
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    Sticky: Paulie, Afraid I can't help with the dolly....

    Paulie,

    Afraid I can't help with the dolly. I've never used one. I can slide our GIS around single-handed, but will only do so on sand, grass, or other non-abrasive surfaces. No rocks, barnacles,...
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    Sticky: There we have it. Straight from the designer. Of...

    There we have it. Straight from the designer. Of course... as much as I like and respect my friend... I'm still bull-headed enough to disagree somewhat. Mik's too polite to yell at me, but I can...
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    Simon, I've enjoyed watching your build. Very...

    Simon,

    I've enjoyed watching your build. Very nice job!
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    Sticky: Paulie, If it's at all feasible at this point...

    Paulie,

    If it's at all feasible at this point in the build, I'd take the transom seams. Feasible or horrendous... I'd tape them if you plan on hanging an outboard.
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    What fun to see a Goat sailing in NYC!

    What fun to see a Goat sailing in NYC!
  27. Thread: GIS Yawl

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    You mean -- "Signed-- A sane man" :p ...

    You mean --

    "Signed--

    A sane man" :p

    OTOH... it really is good to have that second reef for emergencies.
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    Rob, You were in my old stomping grounds. I...

    Rob,

    You were in my old stomping grounds. I grow up in Astoria... just north of there, and where we took Mik to see the maritime museum. Some good sailing at the mouth of the Columbia.
  29. Thread: GIS Yawl

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    Mik, The Columbia adventure was all reaching...

    Mik,

    The Columbia adventure was all reaching and running. The Timothy Lake handkerchief loop was all points. It went into the wind quite well, actually. I was setting off to see if I could find...
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    Oregon is very nice in the Summer. Even in the...

    Oregon is very nice in the Summer. Even in the Fall. Ask Mik if he had fun boating here. Three years running? Must be business travel. Would you have time to go sailing if you come again?
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    What? No Mundoo? Maybe that's a different...

    What? No Mundoo?

    Maybe that's a different river system? But, hey... it's Australia! How far could it be?

    Seriously, though. I certainly enjoyed the fotos, and wish I'd been there, instead of...
  32. Thread: GIS Yawl

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    Yes, I've used the "handkerchief reef". I think I...

    Yes, I've used the "handkerchief reef". I think I may have even named it. I've only used it twice. Once on Timothy Like, when all the other boats (it was a big Coot gathering) - including some big fg...
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    Sticky: Peter, A fella's gotta do what a fella's gotta...

    Peter,

    A fella's gotta do what a fella's gotta do, I guess. I still find it disturbing. But, then, I'm a romantic and a sentimentalist. Couldn't you find her a nice home till the new place is...
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    Dustin, If all else fails, you're welcome to...

    Dustin,

    If all else fails, you're welcome to come up for one of the Coots events. You can see and sail Sisu, our GIS.

    Coot Calendar

    Cheers,
    David G
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    Sticky: Peter - tell me this is just a cruel hoax...

    Peter - tell me this is just a cruel hoax inspired by too many lime-infused adult beverages! You, sir, are an institution. The plankholder, as it were. And you promised your girls you wouldn't. You...
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    Flotation Inspiration

    After building the first GIS in the Americas... I was moved to write the following article for Duckworks. Sounds like there's enough new folks who haven't seen it before to drag it out of...
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    Bob, If that woman is interfering with your...

    Bob,

    If that woman is interfering with your boatbuilding... clearly, she has to go. As a gesture of Goat solidarity, I'll allow you to ship her up to me. But only long enough for you to get that...
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    Congrats on the great day. More congrats on...

    Congrats on the great day. More congrats on surviving. I sailed our GIS in similar conditions one day, but just went across the lake and back (2, maybe 2.5 miles). I am very much a beginning sailor,...
  39. Thread: Texas GIS

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    John, Great fotos. Is that your daughter...

    John,

    Great fotos. Is that your daughter reflected in the first one? She's lovely, and that foto is uniquely interesting. Definitely a keeper.
  40. Thread: Texas GIS

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    That works if you catch it while it's still wet....

    That works if you catch it while it's still wet. Several solvents will work for this task.
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    That's nice to see... but... didn't you give...

    That's nice to see... but... didn't you give anyone a ride?????
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    Definitely one more example of our deviancy :D ...

    Definitely one more example of our deviancy :D

    And wonderfully fine ballast I'm sure you were :p And I'm sure Mik never let you near enough to the tiller to be able to interfere with the rudder...
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    We did ours externally, as shown below. A 3/4"...

    We did ours externally, as shown below. A 3/4" thick piece of cherry, painted the hull color. The cherry's not that heavy, it's rot-resistant, and plenty stout. I guess that's why Mik didn't rip the...
  44. Thread: Texas GIS

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    Mr. Goodman, I thought they grew things BIG in...

    Mr. Goodman,

    I thought they grew things BIG in Texas. That pony you're standing beside is a mite on the scrubby side, innit? :D

    Back on the serious side -- WRC does tend to irritate some...
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    al, We've used our GIS for boat camping a...

    al,

    We've used our GIS for boat camping a number of times, but always carried a tent and camped ashore. I've contemplated a sleeping platform also. I've slept on platforms like you describe - in...
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    Very cool. I look forward to seeing more fotos,...

    Very cool. I look forward to seeing more fotos, and especially when she's splashed!
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    Bob, You could take the 4X4 and make a solid...

    Bob,

    You could take the 4X4 and make a solid mast. I wouldn't recommend it, though. Ours is a solid mast, and - if I had it to do again - I'd make a hollow mast. Probably a birdsmouth. Don't...
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    That's probably sufficient, but someone else will...

    That's probably sufficient, but someone else will have to confirm it.

    We used the same color inside as out, and have bought our paint in gallons. Because of repairs, modifications, and normal...
  49. Thread: Texas GIS

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    Mr. Goodman, To quote a great and wise man: ...

    Mr. Goodman,

    To quote a great and wise man:

    "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" -- Benjamin Franklin
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    Happy Birthday Mik

    So... you've turned 39 several times now... when does the published number clock over to 49?:roll:
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