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Thread: Update on the Putt Putt.
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1st October 2013, 09:07 PM #1Intermediate Member
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Update on the Putt Putt.
Hi all. I see that the last time I spoke about my retirement adventure was last December. So I have posted some snaps of my progress so far. Now onto the deck framing.Cheers Dan.
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1st October 2013, 11:28 PM #2
Looking very nice!
How long is she and what engine do you have planned?
Mark
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2nd October 2013, 05:24 AM #3
Wow, she's pretty slack, I hope you don't put too much power at this lovely puppy. Nice work BTW.
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2nd October 2013, 04:10 PM #4Senior Member
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Very nicely done. An Olds would suit it nicely. Powerful enough, and a more relaxing sound than the Chapman or Simplex. Also cleaner.
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2nd October 2013, 06:43 PM #5Intermediate Member
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Thanks Fellas.Will be powering it with a twin cylinder Chapman Pup,5 to 7hp motor which I am having completely overhaulded at this moment.
Cheers Dan.
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23rd February 2014, 05:46 PM #6Intermediate Member
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More updates.
Hi all . Just about ready to launch,hopefully mid March. She will be called "ZOE" after my grandaughter. Some progress pictures.
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23rd February 2014, 09:53 PM #7
What a splendid project! I take my hat off to you, that obviously is a labour of love and it looks like a masterpiece.
I have always admired the workmanship in fine wooden boats and yours is exceptional.
That refurbished Chapman brings back a lot of memories.And my head I'd be a scratchin'
While my thoughts were busy hatchin'
If I only had a brain.
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25th February 2014, 08:58 PM #8Intermediate Member
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Thanks Ruddy. Thankfully this project has kept me busy in my retirement. Without it I think I would become very bored. You cannot go fishing everyday LOL.
Cheers Dan.
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26th February 2014, 12:51 AM #9
You are really doing a beautiful job on "Putt Putt". I don't really have the patience to build boats, I have a 12' sail boat sitting in my garage I started about 9 years ago. It is about 2/3rds complete but I just can't seem to get past the sanding epoxy stage. maybe someday I will get back to it. I really respect anyone that completes a wooden boat. I never get tired of looking at wooden boats.
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2nd March 2014, 10:28 AM #10Intermediate Member
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Cheeoice!!
Pat yourself on the back for this one! OOOzing "atmosphere" that u just don't get with f/glass etc.
This style of craft is exactly what I have had in mind as being ideal for cruising the shallow Broadwater between Bris. & Gold Coast.
Hint on finishing - from my experience with furniture & boats I have found the pores in hrdwds seal a lot better if u can brush on the first 3 coats than rub back with 400 wet & spray the final coat(s). the 1st coat I dilute a little more to give better penetration into the wood. My best mate has a 100 yr old boat & we have had surprisingly good durability topsides(cabin roof ) with Resene roof (household) paint! with sand added for grip. I also like the Altec(Resenes marine division) clear 2-pac polyurethane as it can be brushed & sprayed. When brushing 2-pac small droplets will set hard in the brush & are then dragged into the finish leaving a rough texture - the brush/spray method will eliminate this.(Just my opinion - but it works for me)
Happy cruising,
Kiwi
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