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3rd February 2012, 04:53 PM #16Member
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The need for speed
Twin, carbon neutral, auxiliary power drives installed.
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3rd February 2012, 06:42 PM #17Senior Member
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Does that mean you have the rowlocks fitted ?????
Took the Auk out for the annual club beach party / dingy races last week end and ripped my rowlock blocks of the side of the boat , dodgey glue up. Still managed to win every race against the the little plastic boats. the Auk rows like a dream.
Still on track for Newport in November????
Ian L
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3rd February 2012, 07:21 PM #18
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4th February 2012, 11:08 AM #19Member
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26th March 2012, 05:27 PM #20Member
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Guidance
Missile guidance system prepared.
Have since single-handed flipped the hull, using rope slings, to work on the bottom.
I'll just say that there are things I'd do differently next time.
The main one would be to use straps in place of stretchy rope.
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26th March 2012, 05:43 PM #21Senior Member
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Looking good Colin, should be ready by November. where did you get the brackets for mounting the guidance system..
Bit of luck I should have a sail for the Auk by Newport boat show would be good to go for a sail "in company".
Ian L
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27th March 2012, 07:53 PM #22Member
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Ah, a sail. I haven't thought that far ahead.
The rudder fittings are just standard Ronstan items from the Bias catalogue.
Not ideal, but the best I can do. Notice that I had to recess the rudder box to fit them.
The Penrith store doesn't stock them, but I placed an order there for pickup.
If bought online, delivery charges are added.
Colin
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28th March 2012, 09:21 PM #23Senior Member
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Thanks Collin, will have a look at Bias.
Ian L
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14th May 2012, 01:20 PM #24Member
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Oh man!
How do you spoil satisfaction with a hull fairing job?
Add one coat of gloss.
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14th May 2012, 06:47 PM #25Senior Member
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Put more scotch in the coke Colin. Most of the bottom of the boat should be in the water or at least pointing down so no one willl notice.
PS got the rudder hinges for the Auk, now all I have to do is make the rudder.
Ian L
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7th July 2012, 10:47 PM #26Member
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Thanks Ian, you were correct.
Even after 3 more coats of paint, the hull looks so much better with the boat upright again.
Thanks also for the tip about a supplier of brass strip for the bow. Got some and had my first experience of working with bedding compound - interesting.
Never a dull moment roung here.
Colin
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11th July 2012, 01:50 PM #27Senior Member
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4 months until November Colin.
Have you given any thought to a trailer. I have a spare one here that I got of a bloke who was taking it to the tip. Bit of welding and wiring and it might do for the phoenix.
I got the plans for the pram "Alby" of Ross, should start construction soon.
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13th July 2012, 11:02 AM #28Member
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Have been thinking about trailers a lot. Latest thought was to find a second-hand light tinnie trailer and have a longer draw bar fitted. Phoenix only weighs approx. 100 kg and have to stay under my car's towing limit of approx. 450 kg.
My welding skills are zero, but would be worth having a look at your rescue trailer.
Good luck with Alby. Is Ripples going to be reserved for tender racing events?
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22nd July 2012, 09:20 PM #29Member
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Industrial relations
Despite absenteeism, strikes and a dire shortage of skilled labour in the workforce, some progress has been made. Hull painted and boat turned upright again for work on the deck.
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27th August 2012, 08:40 PM #30Member
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Into the light
At last, out of the garage and onto the Bat Trailer.
Proper trailer fitting and support is another job to add to the list. More reading and sorting through options.
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