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16th June 2008, 11:36 AM
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Excellent thread.
I'm just amazed at how well the Ducks did in the Texas 200. They stayed out when bigger and more seaworthy (???) boats would have quit. Says a hell of a lot for the PDRs and more for the men who...
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4th June 2008, 12:10 PM
Thread: PDR Build in the Philippines.
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Official Name Change.
Fellow Sailors,
FYI:
PDR #218, "The Ducklaration of Independence" has been officially renamed.
She will henceforth be known as the "Muthaducker".
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4th June 2008, 12:07 PM
Thread: PDR Build in the Philippines.
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Glue type.
"What glue have you used so far?"
I'm using the two part epoxy that already has some filler in it. You know the one you don't like. That's all thats available here. We don't even have Elmer's... -
3rd June 2008, 07:40 AM
Thread: PDR Build in the Philippines.
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Hi Mik, You are right in your assumption about...
Hi Mik,
You are right in your assumption about the transom on DI. (#218)
You said:
"BTW - what have you done with the transom - I can't see the normal framing? Have you put it on the outside or... -
2nd June 2008, 04:11 PM
Thread: PDR Build in the Philippines.
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Hey Mik, " What sort of duck has teeth!" My...
Hey Mik,
" What sort of duck has teeth!"
My sort of Duck!
You and Bitingmidge are the ones who came up with the video showing the PDR closing up behind the Nutshell Pram with the "Jaw's" music... -
1st June 2008, 09:08 PM
Thread: PDR Build in the Philippines.
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Pictorial update.
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h94/Hunter1945/DI_126.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h94/Hunter1945/DI_127.jpg
Water test in a day or so.
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2nd May 2008, 09:18 AM
Thread: PDR Build in the Philippines.
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Week #1 progress report:...
Week #1 progress report:
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h94/Hunter1945/DIduck6.jpg
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29th April 2008, 09:20 AM
Thread: PDR Build in the Philippines.
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Hin
DI is hull # 218.
Just got an email from Shorty. That was fast. About 4 days.
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28th April 2008, 06:07 PM
Thread: PDR Build in the Philippines.
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Cost so far.
For two sheets of 3/16", one sheet 1/4" ply and the 8 pieces of 1" x 1" x 12" That it will take to complete the hull I have spent 1800.00 pesos. Thats about $42.75 USD. I have more than enough...
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27th April 2008, 10:50 PM
Thread: PDR Build in the Philippines.
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Why am I so popular all of a sudden???
This weekend I had more visitors than I have had in the past 3 months. Saturday it was Bill from Australia for a nice chat then Ken and Annie came by for a while in the afternoon. Sunday Bill came...
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26th April 2008, 09:09 AM
Thread: PDR Build in the Philippines.
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PDR Build in the Philippines.
Wood has been butchered and epoxy spread here on Pangangan island in Bohol, Philippines.
From this:
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h94/Hunter1945/PDRmaterial.jpg
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16th April 2008, 11:29 AM
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Thanks Mik, That's exactly the kind of...
Thanks Mik,
That's exactly the kind of information I was looking for.
So the hull needs to be good in displacement mode as well in order to get up to planing speed efficiently. That makes a... -
15th April 2008, 08:19 PM
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Daddles Said: "The PDR bottom shape is laid down...
Daddles Said:
"The PDR bottom shape is laid down in the rules, you can't change it and I don't know how or why the originator of the rules designed it."
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14th April 2008, 01:18 PM
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Design Question: What characteristics make for a good planing hull for a scow
Hi Folks,
I have been researching scows quite a bit and that is what got me interested in the PDRacer build. So this question is for Michael or anyone with an opinion on this subject.
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13th April 2008, 09:21 AM
Thread: Goat Island Skiff
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Sticky: Metal covered skids??
Hi Theodore,
Not sure how it would work but if you put skids on the bottom about 1 inch deep by 2 inches wide and then put flattented copper tubing on top of that the copper would take most of the... -
10th April 2008, 10:22 AM
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materials over here in PI
I have been in touch with an expat on Cebu island named Ken who wants to build a daysailer for his family. He's just south of Cebu and is planning on starting a small boat building business there. ...
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9th April 2008, 08:54 PM
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Sticky: Lets dress up some little green army men in their...
Lets dress up some little green army men in their civies and pipe them aboard. You had me fooled! :oo::oo::oo: PPFFLZZZPHTTTTHSFPZ...... :oo::oo::oo:
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9th April 2008, 09:38 AM
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Sticky: Nice build.
Your PDR looks great. I love the colors. My first car, a 1947 Chevrolet, was green and a yellowish cream. I always liked the combination. I was planning on Thalo blue and Grey or white for mine...
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7th April 2008, 09:55 AM
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Hi agtawagon, Welcome aboard. It's...
Hi agtawagon,
Welcome aboard.
It's surprizing how well a polytarp sail can work if it's made right. Follow the links at the botom of any of Michaels (Boatmik) posts. He's probably written... -
6th April 2008, 10:21 AM
Thread: Handy Punt newbie
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Starting Your first boat build...
Hi Mike
The more you think about it the more misgivings you'll have. The more you study the plans the more complicated the whole process will seem.
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5th April 2008, 02:59 PM
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Last few days.....
Edna and I have been busy the last few days. We now have Vinyl on the floors in our bedroom, kitchen and the main living area. See! Contrary to what you thought not all the money goes on boats and...
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3rd April 2008, 11:21 AM
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G'Day Michael, When you answer a question you're...
G'Day Michael,
When you answer a question you're very thorough about it. :U
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2nd April 2008, 05:44 PM
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Thanks for the response Midge, I have seen...
Thanks for the response Midge,
I have seen most of the vids and pics of the GIS. Almost got those plans instead of the PDR. Point taken about the lazy-jacks. I have never used a lug. Had... -
2nd April 2008, 03:03 PM
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PDR Sail Rig and spars (or Boatbuilding in the Philippines)
I started this thread because I have some questions about both the 80 sqft sprit and 90 sqft balanced lug. I thought a new thread would be better than adding more posts to the one we already have on...
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31st March 2008, 02:50 AM
Thread: Modifications to a Whilly Boat
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Rope steering.
I have used rope steering and push pull tiller on a Featherwind and on my Aquilia, when it was a decked sailing canoe. I prefer the rope. It can be got-at from anywhere in the boat and if you tighten...
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28th March 2008, 05:53 PM
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Just a thought.
You mentioned:
"Obviously, it would be wise to make the GIS centreboard, rudder and tiller for use on the PDR (assuming you were building both)."
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25th March 2008, 07:51 PM
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Sticky: G'Day Boatmik, I got your email today with the...
G'Day Boatmik,
I got your email today with the lugrig PDF attachment. Thanks for sending it so quickly. I'll finish off Aquila-the-Punt and I'll use bamboo spars to set up a balanced lug for her... -
25th March 2008, 09:31 AM
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We all have our time.
Be glad you knew him. We all have our time then it's over and we pass the gauntlet on to others and fade from memory. I'm sure his visits added to his enjoyment and it seems they made some nice...
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24th March 2008, 03:17 PM
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Sticky: Got it.
Hi Mik,
Thanks for the quick response. I'm planning on getting your planset from Duckworks in the USA. Instant download PDF file. I'm assuming it's for the MK-II but does it include the details... -
24th March 2008, 10:34 AM
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Sticky: Plans in the offing for a PDR in Bohol Philippines.
Hello All,
I'm new to the group but have been an admirer of the Bess and the GIS for some time. I have built 2 boats so far, a Featherwind and my own design, a canoe, which I named Aquila. At...