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31st March 2013, 09:58 PM
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I also recommend Paulownia, it's much nicer to...
I also recommend Paulownia, it's much nicer to work with but for WRC try Timber World - Tasmania, Australia
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18th September 2012, 11:23 AM
Thread: Different Wood Types.
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Linde/limewood
Linde/limewood is used for wood carving due to being soft and very even. I don't know if it is suitable for boat building.
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6th September 2012, 08:07 PM
Thread: Fastenings
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In Western Australia the regulations for ABP are ...
In Western Australia the regulations for ABP are
http://www.slp.wa.gov.au/pco/prod/FileStore.nsf/Documents/MRDocument:23933P/$FILE/NavigableWatrRegs1958-15-a0-00.pdf?OpenElement
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12th April 2012, 02:20 PM
Thread: Mouse Dingy
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There was a recent thread on building a mouse at...
There was a recent thread on building a mouse at https://www.woodworkforums.com/f32/paddlepop-8ft-mini-mouse-new-build-144983/
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15th November 2011, 05:08 PM
Thread: Wide Fibreglass Cloth?
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I'm also in WA and when I built my guideboat I...
I'm also in WA and when I built my guideboat I bought wide glass cloth from Duck Flat in South Australia Duck Flat Wooden Boats Cloth (per metre)
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23rd July 2011, 08:58 PM
Thread: Bolger Stretch Dory
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Here is a link to one that was built from 6.5mm...
Here is a link to one that was built from 6.5mm ply using tape and epoxy Gloucester Gull
Hannu also has some other Dory plans which may be suitable Hannu's Boatyard | Free Boat Plans
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6th July 2011, 11:38 AM
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TonyF, can you tell us any more about the book...
TonyF, can you tell us any more about the book you mentioned? title? publisher? links?
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15th June 2011, 03:05 PM
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Retracing oscar specks journey
Sandy Robson a paddler from Western Australia is currently retracing much of Oscar Specks journey. Her Blog is at Blog
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23rd May 2011, 07:18 PM
Thread: kayak or small boat for a beginer
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As Newhouse said any paddle craft wide enough to...
As Newhouse said any paddle craft wide enough to stand up in will be inefficient to paddle. Maybe an oar powered boat would work better. A couple of possibilities are Welcome to Angus Rowboats and...
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Thanks MIK, you are correct, I meant to write...
Thanks MIK, you are correct, I meant to write that it slides easier on the graphite section. I should proof read before I post :doh: It appears I can't edit my post after there has been a follow up...
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I used a graphite/epoxy mix on my guideboat and...
I used a graphite/epoxy mix on my guideboat and where the advantage seems to be is if you run over a rock it acts as a self lubricating material and you slide easier. I tried a test piece with part...
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5th April 2011, 12:02 AM
Thread: rowing a canoe
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My Adirondack Guideboat is only 39" wide and I...
My Adirondack Guideboat is only 39" wide and I use 8' oars.
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24th March 2011, 10:37 AM
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I don't know if this is related to either trip...
I don't know if this is related to either trip but a few years ago I saw this postcard on ebay and saved a copy to try and find more details but never found anything, does anyone know anything about...
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18th March 2011, 09:06 AM
Thread: Percy Blandford timber & canvas canoes
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The German paddlers name was Oscar Speck and...
The German paddlers name was Oscar Speck and there are some articles about him at
Incredible Journey of Oskar Speck
Incredible Journey of Oskar Speck part 2
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24th January 2011, 08:02 PM
Thread: comments please on new boat design
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Have you seen this solution for seeing where you...
Have you seen this solution for seeing where you are going Row boats, oars, rowing systems. Rowboat kits and plans. Why row backward?
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24th January 2011, 03:18 PM
Thread: comments please on new boat design
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Various batteries are used, I've tried sealed...
Various batteries are used, I've tried sealed lead acid, a battery from a drill and multiple AA cells. All work with the lightest being a piece of poly pipe containing 10 AA cells fitted with end...
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24th January 2011, 12:34 PM
Thread: comments please on new boat design
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I think you may be underestimating how much...
I think you may be underestimating how much stability you will lose with a higher seating position. I would suggest doing an experiment with the Oxford Shell by raising the seat to a similar height...
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9th January 2011, 05:34 PM
Thread: Thames Pulling Boat unused
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Thames Pulling Boat unused
Classic Rowing Boat (eBay item 120666099366 end time 10-Jan-11 14:39:44 AEDST) : Cars, Bikes, Boats
Built 1996 by professional boat builder and never been in the water.
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13th September 2010, 10:28 PM
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You may want to check the relevant section of...
You may want to check the relevant section of Australian standard AS1799 which you can download at :: National Marine Safety Committee ::: National Standards ::
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Try an outdoors/climbing store (eg: mountain...
Try an outdoors/climbing store (eg: mountain designs), climbers use it for slings.
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26th July 2010, 11:17 AM
Thread: Skin-on-Frame Kayak F1
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Very nice, I had a paddle in an F1 in Wellington...
Very nice, I had a paddle in an F1 in Wellington earlier this year and liked it. How is the paulownia holding up as gunwales, is it strong enough? How much does it weigh?
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22nd May 2010, 03:08 PM
Thread: Own design "kayak" plan
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Hi Bob, I agree with what the others have said...
Hi Bob, I agree with what the others have said about raising the transom above the waterline.
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16th May 2010, 09:45 PM
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The one I've seen was built with western red...
The one I've seen was built with western red cedar for the gunwales, keel and stringers with tasmanian oak for the ribs. I hope that helps.
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23rd April 2010, 03:27 PM
Thread: Wee Rob canoe
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I love it:D A very pretty and practical boat....
I love it:D A very pretty and practical boat. Does the choice of paddle in the picture mean you're using it in whitewater:roll:
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8th December 2009, 11:13 PM
Thread: Sea going rowboat design considerations
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I think you are correct as the location of the...
I think you are correct as the location of the first two photos is Sea Bright, New Jersey.
LIFE: A boy draining and washing a fishing row... - Hosted by Google
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3rd December 2009, 11:34 PM
Thread: Filling Paulonia
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I used a combination of West systems fairing...
I used a combination of West systems fairing powder which is brown and gluing powder which is white mixed with epoxy. It dries lighter so I was never able to get a perfect match but no one ever seems...
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3rd December 2009, 11:18 PM
Thread: Sea going rowboat design considerations
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Looking through some pictures on the Net I found...
Looking through some pictures on the Net I found some photos of a rowboat from the 1880's which has a hull shape that I think would be close to ideal for the purpose proposed at the start of this...
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24th October 2009, 10:09 PM
Thread: Sea going rowboat design considerations
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In my guideboat on the river I find I can row at...
In my guideboat on the river I find I can row at around 8km/h sustained which is 4.3knots. A seakayak is similar and a wildwater racing kayak is around 10km/h, marathon kayak faster still.
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16th October 2009, 10:42 PM
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Hi David, if you use the tether I would suggest...
Hi David, if you use the tether I would suggest not attaching it to your ankle because if for some reason the boat keeps moving you will be dragged feet first and probably drowned.
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12th October 2009, 10:06 PM
Thread: Sea going rowboat design considerations
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Brian, have a look at the skin on frame boats on...
Brian, have a look at the skin on frame boats on these pages jwboat campcruisingcortez adirondackguideboat At 42 pounds for the 15ft guideboat I think it would be lighter than ply. According to the...
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16th September 2009, 09:58 PM
Thread: olive tree timber
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I know Monturiol used olive wood for his...
I know Monturiol used olive wood for his submarine due to it being affordable. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narc%C3%ADs_Monturiol_i_Estarriol I don't think he had any problems with it.
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7th September 2009, 10:47 PM
Thread: Sea going rowboat design considerations
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Hi PAR, is the .56 Cp for the 14.9 with one...
Hi PAR, is the .56 Cp for the 14.9 with one person on board or fully laden?
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5th September 2009, 09:37 PM
Thread: Sea going rowboat design considerations
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Brian, I think open v tanked comes down to...
Brian, I think open v tanked comes down to intended use. Is it likely to end up in breaking surf? If yes go tanked, if not go open with perhaps small tanks each end. Also do you need to carry...
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4th September 2009, 10:32 PM
Thread: Sea going rowboat design considerations
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Brian, with the 14.9 I think you could avoid...
Brian, with the 14.9 I think you could avoid rowing cross oared with 8ft oars and some spacers on the rowlocks.
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1st September 2009, 10:23 PM
Thread: Sea going rowboat design considerations
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Brian, I used the plans from Guillemot...
Brian, I used the plans from Guillemot http://www.guillemot-kayaks.com/guillemot/node/52/draw It's built to the same size as the drawings. There are some pics in the thread...
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1st September 2009, 07:55 PM
Thread: Sea going rowboat design considerations
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So what did I learn from my testing session that...
So what did I learn from my testing session that is relevant to choosing a boat?
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1st September 2009, 07:49 PM
Thread: Sea going rowboat design considerations
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Warning long post. The reinvigoration of this...
Warning long post.
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31st August 2009, 02:00 PM
Thread: Pedal Powered boat
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For some ideas about pedal power have a look at...
For some ideas about pedal power have a look at http://www.rickwill.bigpondhosting.com/
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25th August 2009, 01:33 PM
Thread: Curragh building videos
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Curragh building videos
A fascinating series of videos about building Irish Curraghs.
YouTube - Hands Curragh Makers Part 1
YouTube - Hands Curragh Makers Part 2
YouTube - Hands Curragh Makers Part 3
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21st August 2009, 10:35 AM
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One type I would avoid are the chrome plated side...
One type I would avoid are the chrome plated side mount rowlock plates. I tried them on the guideboat and one cracked after a few hours use. Under the chrome is die cast metal which isn't strong...
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16th August 2009, 12:17 AM
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A recent post on "Rowing for Pleasure" mentioned...
A recent post on "Rowing for Pleasure" mentioned a boatbuilder in Wexford named Alan Duggan who builds the Wexford Cot. It may be worth trying to track him down.
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14th August 2009, 11:32 PM
Thread: Truly free Canoe Plans?? (are there any?)
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Looking at the photos on the JEM website it looks...
Looking at the photos on the JEM website it looks like it has floatation in the ends alrady. It looks like there are bulkheads combined with the decks. Do the plans show these?
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14th August 2009, 02:05 PM
Thread: Doug Hylan Peapod
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Absolutely stunning. Do you have any...
Absolutely stunning.
Do you have any specifications, length, weight? Is it the 13 footer?
Also have you tried it with a GPS to see how she performs?
Looks like a fantastic boat.
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19th July 2009, 01:33 PM
Thread: Where to Canoe in OZ
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WA also has plenty of flatwater paddles for...
WA also has plenty of flatwater paddles for summer, you can paddle the Swan and see all the mega buck mansions or head up the Canning for a wilderness experience in the middle of the city.
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24th June 2009, 10:12 PM
Thread: Help/advice please with cedarstrip canoe
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I'd also recommend paulownia which I used for my...
I'd also recommend paulownia which I used for my guideboat. In addition to the qualities already mentioned it has a much lower risk of allergy than cedar.
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23rd June 2009, 11:35 PM
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Strip plank boats are made by glueing thin strips...
Strip plank boats are made by glueing thin strips of wood together over forms, sanding smooth and fibreglassing inside and out. There is an example of a finished boat at...
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22nd June 2009, 11:29 PM
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Or if you are willing to sacrifice stability for...
Or if you are willing to sacrifice stability for speed have a look at these http://www.guideboat.ca/
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22nd June 2009, 11:25 PM
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Also check out the designs by John Welsford at...
Also check out the designs by John Welsford at http://www.jwboatdesigns.co.nz/plans/plans.htm#rowing
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20th June 2009, 11:30 AM
Thread: Solo "Expedition" Sailboat
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[ Could it work? John Welsford has...
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Could it work?
John Welsford has suggested a method, on the WBf, of helping to stop drift in a capsized boat in shallow Texas200 type waters.
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15th June 2009, 10:22 PM
Thread: Old Wooden Canoe
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Wcha
honkongphoie,
The best place to find out if plans are available and more general information is the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association. Their website is http://www.wcha.org/ and their forum is...