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26th June 2012, 06:10 PM
Thread: Stainless flat bar short
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Stainless flat bar short
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?
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30th January 2012, 08:59 PM
Thread: Restoring a Mirror Dinghy
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Hi Paul, I think Par has the right idea - just...
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... -
20th July 2011, 06:50 PM
Thread: Alternative to Teak decking
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ARE you making a minesweeper??? That would be...
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... -
30th June 2011, 04:49 PM
Thread: Wooden Cray Boat - Free
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Wooden Cray Boat - Free
FREE Crayboat, on dry land, needs new home & restoration! - Boats For Sale - Jet Skis for Sale - Gumtree Perth Region Free Classifieds
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3rd June 2011, 06:12 PM
Thread: Centreboard material
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I can't remember where I saw it, but I remember...
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...
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31st May 2011, 05:03 PM
Thread: Centreboard material
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Did you read that Brett? When you've done it a...
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 :)
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24th May 2011, 07:25 PM
Thread: Please take care when planking
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A fine example of strip planking
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:
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25th October 2010, 05:35 PM
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Victory Class Daysailer - free project boats
http://www.victoryclass.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=67
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18th October 2010, 12:39 PM
Thread: 23 foot jarrah Cruising yacht
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What a beautiful boat - and a romantic history to...
What a beautiful boat - and a romantic history to go with it.
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14th July 2010, 03:03 PM
Thread: Classic Wooden Yacht
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Now that is a nice looking boat with a bit of...
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 -
23rd March 2010, 05:57 PM
Thread: Not a classic ... yet
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Not a classic ... yet
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) -
4th February 2010, 12:05 PM
Thread: workbenches for boatbuilding
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Well, I'm jealous! A dedicated shed for boat...
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... -
15th January 2010, 03:24 PM
Thread: Building a new deck
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Building a new deck
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.
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5th November 2009, 01:50 PM
Thread: Trailer sailor
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Yep - $50K is a bit outside my budget. I...
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,... -
5th November 2009, 12:20 PM
Thread: Trailer sailor
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How about the new Bay Cruiser from Swallow Boats:...
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... -
28th August 2009, 12:45 PM
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I was quite taken with this one as a good sit on...
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... -
7th August 2009, 11:43 AM
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Hi Craig, looks like you're doing a fine job....
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... -
5th August 2009, 05:26 PM
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HI Craig, have a look at my thread about my...
HI Craig,
have a look at my thread about my Heron rebuild:
https://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=50901
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24th June 2009, 12:23 PM
Thread: What wood for a new tiller?
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How about mahogany and ash like these ones:...
How about mahogany and ash like these ones: http://www.idasailor.com/catalog/popup_image.php?pID=750
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22nd June 2009, 01:57 PM
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Nice pic of the yard Papa. It proves that the...
Nice pic of the yard Papa. It proves that the grass really is greener on the other side:U
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16th June 2009, 03:42 PM
Thread: The new stemhead fitting
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The new stemhead fitting
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... -
15th June 2009, 12:48 PM
Thread: Just a note from the USA!
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Hi Papa, the Hartley is going very well. I've...
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... -
12th June 2009, 12:36 PM
Thread: Just a note from the USA!
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Hi Papa, the boat looks great - and I really...
Hi Papa,
the boat looks great - and I really like the name plate. Congratulations.
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28th May 2009, 12:11 PM
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Hmmm - that sounds like a great adventure. ...
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. -
27th May 2009, 05:29 PM
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Hey Hendo! Throw in the boat as well and I'll...
Hey Hendo!
Throw in the boat as well and I'll drive all the way up from Perth to collect:U -
5th May 2009, 12:43 PM
Thread: Best book to buy?
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Hey AJ, I'll see your lug rigged version and...
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.
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1st May 2009, 05:36 PM
Thread: A new Hartley TS16
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Hi Elmo, "A journey of a thousand miles starts...
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.
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1st April 2009, 05:25 PM
Thread: Building a Waller TS540
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Hatches will be OK under the mattress as long as...
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!)
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31st March 2009, 02:10 PM
Thread: Fremantle Boat Show
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Did anyone go?
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...
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19th March 2009, 02:58 PM
Thread: Fremantle Boat Show
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There's a bit more info on the website now, with...
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... -
16th March 2009, 11:12 AM
Thread: Best book to buy?
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I think AJ has hit on one of the big advantages...
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...
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13th March 2009, 12:24 PM
Thread: Best book to buy?
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Yep, the four sided sail is called a sprit rig...
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).
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12th March 2009, 02:59 PM
Thread: Best book to buy?
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Well, apart from being more traditional looking...
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... -
12th March 2009, 12:04 PM
Thread: Best book to buy?
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HI Elmo, Have you seen Sam Devlin's Nancy's...
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:
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9th March 2009, 02:36 PM
Thread: Fremantle Boat Show
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Whilst we are on the topic of WA boat shows, how...
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... -
9th March 2009, 11:04 AM
Thread: Newbie Hartley 16
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hi there, check out the Hartley forums at...
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.
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6th March 2009, 01:17 PM
Thread: Stemhead fitting?
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Yes! Precisely like that.
Yes! Precisely like that.
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6th March 2009, 12:25 PM
Thread: Stemhead fitting?
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Stemhead fitting?
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... -
6th March 2009, 11:09 AM
Thread: Fremantle Boat Show
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Yep, I'll be coming along - and I'll take you up...
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... -
24th February 2009, 10:28 AM
Thread: Leaking, Rusty Nails
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Thanks for the advice guys. Here are some...
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... -
23rd February 2009, 06:38 PM
Thread: Leaking, Rusty Nails
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Thanks Mik. I know they're not screws, because...
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... -
23rd February 2009, 12:55 PM
Thread: Leaking, Rusty Nails
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Leaking, Rusty 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.
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20th January 2009, 04:31 PM
Thread: Wooden Boat Surveys - Perth
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Wooden Boat Surveys - Perth
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... -
6th January 2009, 11:56 AM
Thread: What boat is that?
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Looks like a Joel White Nutshell to me. I've...
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... -
21st November 2008, 03:04 PM
Thread: Installing a boom vang
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Hey Darce, that's a nice looking boat -real...
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?
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19th November 2008, 01:08 PM
Thread: How's this for a repair job?
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Pity it is pick up only. I wonder what the...
Pity it is pick up only.
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17th November 2008, 01:08 PM
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You know, on sober reflection, I think you are...
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...
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14th November 2008, 11:05 AM
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Hi Mik, thanks for being an avacado! Why...
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... -
13th November 2008, 02:41 PM
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Building an 18' Day Sailer in Kiri Strip
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... -
19th August 2008, 07:36 PM
Thread: Which Dinghy?
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Hi Pugwash, have you still got the Mirror for...
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.