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Tbolko

Here's a pic from the plan for the Bobcat.

If the board is built to plan, simply tilit the boat up on it's side, fully extend the board and "unhook" the board from the pin thru the...

Hi FD

I bought brass strip from George Weston & Sons, 75 Alexandra Place, Murarrie.
Tel 07 3348 9999. He has a good selection of flat and D section.

Not cheap, I paid $46.00 for 1.4m of 1" D...

Great looking boat Lewy, congrats on the finish.:2tsup::2tsup:
Keep workin' on the trim, you can never go too fast........:D

Welcome to the forum Flick

That's a nice little boat that you have built, what design is it :?. Looks like the seats were part of the design. Was it easy to build and did you have any trouble...

G'day Ray

I live at Ormiston (near Cleveland) and have completed a couple of small 12 foot sailing boats over the last couple of years. If you are nearby maybe I can be of some assistance. Send a...

Hi Gus

Sure looks like a Quickcat---16ft, single centreboard mounted on the centreline on the crossbeams and solid deck???

I bought one in bits in the early seventies in PNG and put it back...

Russell
I'll try to get Paul to reply regarding reefing Phoenix III. :B I do know that in theory you could reef my own 12'3" Bobcat on the water but if it was blowing hard enough to want to set a...

Hi McChaddy,
Was out sailing with a mate that has the first Phoenix III last week, here's a pic of her scooting along in at the top of Bribie with the main reefed, gets along real well. :2tsup:...

G'day Myrna Worker,
Sorrry I haven't answered earlier, been busy sailing Felix. I reckon she looks a treat and congrats to all concerned for a job well done. It was a huge job to take on for a...

G'day All,

Well after 8 weeks away and more weeks of sanding and painting Felix was finally ready to hit the water. Fathers Day probably wasn't the best day to pick but we arrived at the ramp on...

Have to agree with Midge, if your'e after an inexpensive t/s you couldn't go wrong with the Careel 18 to get started. You could never build an 18 footer for that price (supposing you have to buy all...

G'day Thirsty,

You're "favourites" list of boats is very similar to mine....maybe slightly different order. My favourite is the Chabacco....decided to build the smaller sister first and am close...

G'day Thirsty,

Have you had a look at Ross Lillistones Phoenix III at http://www.baysidewoodenboats.com.au/ . It seems to fit most of the criteria that you have listed. As well as being a SEQld...

Hopefully by the end of Sept Midge.
Just sent you a PM

Evening All,
Yes Daddles I quite enjoyed making the spars but I've really got to do something about dust extraction. Speaking of sanding there's still a lot of that to do.
Here's a coupla pics...

Hi all,

Things have been progressing a bit slower on Bobcat... couple of weeks away over Easter and it takes a while to get the momentum back.

Inside has been coated in resin, 2 coats of...

G'day Peter,
There's an article in the latest Australian Amateur Boatbuilder mag on p 13 that says that Boatcraft Pacific (Brisbane) are agents for Davey and Co (UK) bronze boat fittings. It...

Looks great Lewey, must help to have a joinery factory on hand.
Looks like your'e building it in the Kitchen.

Look forward to updates as she progresses.

Evenin' All

Quick update on the Bobcat.... been working on the spars and deck panels lately.:D

Here's a pic of the mast, so far it has been tapered top and bottom and has been planed down to...

Kieth

The boat is an IBIS.

I found the following when I did a google search on Ibis trailer Sailer and it took me to the Ebay site where I take it you are looking.
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Thanks OTBA

No I haven't really got a launch date planned. We are going away for a couple of months to see Alice Springs/Uluru and all things Central Australia in May/June so that will slow...

Hi all,

Been busy glassing, sanding, glassing, sanding etc............:~

Now have the hull fully glassed externally with 4 coats of resin. Still a few areas where the weave shows through but...

G'day Micheal

The tiller looks good, I reckon it would look better if it was oiled.

I am using Pacific Maple marine ply for my boat (and the previous one) and while it is lighter and cheaper...

Hi All

Just a short progress report on Bobcat. :wink:

Have fitted the centreboard case, deck beams, carlins and floor cleats. It is now time to turn her over again and f/glass the outer...

Congratulations on the successful launching Onthebeach....:D

She looks great. Any idea of the finished weight at this stage?

Have made a bit more progress on Bobcat this week.

1. Inside seams are taped (no further problems) and the temorary frame sections removed.

2. Dry fitting the yet to be glued centre-board...

Great looking canoe Ramps, good day for a launching too !!! :aussie3:

Thanks for the advice guys

I did buy some new tape today and did some of the inside seams....no problems this time. I have used f/g tape on the seams of previous boats and not had this problem.
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Evening All

Well I got her turned over yesterday after taping the external seams, the results could have been better as the tape kept lifting in places forming air pockets. I think it is the tape...

Good to see another Pheonix started around SE Qld, I went up to Caloundra to have a look at the first on last year... a real nice boat. Ross will give you as much assistance as you require, great guy...

Thanks Cliff but the shed had to be cleared of M/cycles and a camper trailer to start this project. The air comperessor helps get the dust and shavings outside once a day much to the dismay of the...

G'day all,

I've been lurking around this site for a few weeks now and thought it was time to say hi. Lot's of good info and tips being offered for which I am most gratefull. Have built a couple...