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12th January 2015, 01:18 PM
Thread: 2015 Northeastern US Great Goat Gathering
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September is as fine a time as any but it is safe...
September is as fine a time as any but it is safe for me to say. We are making plans to visit children and grandchildren next September in Tanzania. If competing plans can be accommodated, we'll see...
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4th October 2014, 06:35 AM
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Thanks for the reports and the photos! We're...
Thanks for the reports and the photos!
We're sorry weren't able to make it. Our Karen Ann would have been a nice addition to the herd photos.
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26th September 2014, 11:42 PM
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Have a GREAT weekend! We'd love to be there...
Have a GREAT weekend!
We'd love to be there to enjoy the sailing, food, coffee, beer and comradery. Take and share lots of photos!
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26th August 2014, 03:35 AM
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Apologies for the delayed response... After...
Apologies for the delayed response...
After reviewing the summer's travels, the condition of the yard & house (somewhat neglected this summer), planned travels later in the fall and the amount of... -
4th July 2014, 09:56 PM
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Although time marches on, timing is everything......
Although time marches on, timing is everything...
Seneca Lake sounds like a great venue for a Goat Gathering. We're interested in joining in the fun (Seneca Lake is about an 8 hour drive from... -
6th June 2014, 12:18 PM
Thread: Box Boom Update
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My latest box-boom (assembly completed over a...
My latest box-boom (assembly completed over a year ago but, alas, not yet tested on Karen Ann) measures 45mm x 75mm, tapers to 45mm x 60mm forward and to 45mm x 45mm aft; top and bottom are 12mm...
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5th April 2014, 10:57 AM
Thread: The Northstar GIS Build
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I'm pretty sure I don't understand what happened...
I'm pretty sure I don't understand what happened either.
If BH-3 was installed too far forward, how did that affect the hull shape, particularly the bottom? And, if the installed BH was removed,... -
29th March 2014, 03:04 AM
Thread: Box Boom Update
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Beaton1, Thanks for the explanation and photos -...
Beaton1,
Thanks for the explanation and photos - they helped clarify my understanding of the concept.
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25th March 2014, 09:05 AM
Thread: Box Boom Update
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Sorry, Beaton1, I'm not understanding your...
Sorry, Beaton1, I'm not understanding your concept at all. I'm not familiar enough with veneers to be able to visualize what you are describing, so I am certain I am missing something here.
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21st March 2014, 01:16 PM
Thread: Box Boom Update
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Beaton1, Are you familiar with birdsmouth...
Beaton1,
Are you familiar with birdsmouth construction?
http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/04/s/articles/birdsmouth/#remind-me
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21st March 2014, 01:11 PM
Thread: Box Boom Update
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...sorry, I meant Clint not Cliff...
...sorry, I meant Clint not Cliff...
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21st March 2014, 12:03 PM
Thread: Box Boom Update
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well, darn... I just lost my response to Cliff......
well, darn... I just lost my response to Cliff... let me try again...
Your proposed box-boom is similar to in size to the box booms I've built.
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18th August 2013, 11:26 AM
Thread: Karen Ann's Sailing Adventures
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Karen Ann's Sailing Adventures
It wasn't epic, but yesterday's light air sail included a circumnavigation of Strong's Island at the north end of Lake Huron. Strong's Island is privately owned and there is no place for to land a...
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15th August 2013, 09:07 AM
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Oh, no! Not - GASP - Michigan! :) Could...
Oh, no! Not - GASP - Michigan! :)
Could happen. Next year's calendar isn't filled up yet...
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10th June 2013, 12:22 PM
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Sort of but not really... How do you know when...
Sort of but not really... How do you know when enough is enough? What load? How do you know when it stops stretching at that (whatever) load?
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9th May 2013, 11:31 AM
Thread: The Northstar GIS Build
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Duckworks. Duckworks Boatbuilders Supply -...
Duckworks.
Duckworks Boatbuilders Supply - Hardware
RL-690 gudgeons in the appropriate size on the rudder case.
RL-490 gudgeons on the transom.
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1st May 2013, 02:15 PM
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The edges were rounded over today. The butt...
The edges were rounded over today. The butt joins still need fairing but the yard is shaping up nicely.
This is a "monster" boom weighing 4.55 kg (10 pounds). Compared to the Karen Ann's boom... -
30th April 2013, 11:57 AM
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Main Boom: The 9mm sides have been glued to the...
Main Boom: The 9mm sides have been glued to the frame and cut/trimmed to shape using a trim router with a flush cut bit.
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19th April 2013, 09:25 AM
Thread: Cool stuff
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Saw this late today. Haven't seen it before. ...
Saw this late today. Haven't seen it before. Interesting, sort of...
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19th April 2013, 04:52 AM
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Hey, c'mon... I'm on that variation of "Island...
Hey, c'mon... I'm on that variation of "Island Time" known as retirement... Things get done at my pace... :)
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18th April 2013, 12:34 PM
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Thanks Mik, You're able to explain what I...
Thanks Mik,
You're able to explain what I somehow knew intuitively (well, I like to think I knew it intuitively) but as far as being the GIS boom-meister... I dunno... :)
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16th April 2013, 09:07 AM
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The main boom frame is glued up. Not much to...
The main boom frame is glued up. Not much to tell as it went pretty smoothly - no spilled epoxy, no giant globs of goo where they shouldn't be (hey, I even put wax paper under the frame to keep from...
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13th April 2013, 07:37 AM
Thread: Sailmaking 101 for Goat Island Skiff, Beth
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In my opinion, yes.
In my opinion, yes.
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4th April 2013, 11:21 AM
Thread: Sailmaking 101 for Goat Island Skiff, Beth
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The grommets at the corners are #4, 1/2" The...
The grommets at the corners are #4, 1/2"
The grommets for lacing the sail and reef points are #1, 5/16"
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4th April 2013, 09:40 AM
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Engblum, Once it is glued up, I'll measure...
Engblum,
Once it is glued up, I'll measure the stiffness of the boom frame and let you know how it compares to the completed boom (with ply sides).
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3rd April 2013, 01:38 PM
Thread: Sailmaking 101 for Goat Island Skiff, Beth
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Mik, I sewed a SailRite kit. I'll see if I...
Mik,
I sewed a SailRite kit. I'll see if I can find the specs & info that came with the kit, scan it and email it to you - but can't do that until tomorrow. -
3rd April 2013, 09:42 AM
Thread: The Northstar GIS Build
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"Pinus"... I knew there was another part of the...
"Pinus"... I knew there was another part of the name... Thanks, Dave!
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3rd April 2013, 09:07 AM
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I agree with Dave, there is no design consensus...
I agree with Dave, there is no design consensus for a box boom design beyond "light and stiff."
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3rd April 2013, 12:31 AM
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There is no particular plan for the holes. They...
There is no particular plan for the holes. They are intended to reduce weight by however a small amount.
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2nd April 2013, 12:23 PM
Thread: The Northstar GIS Build
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It is radiata (I'm sure there must be another...
It is radiata (I'm sure there must be another name to go with that). It is also known as Monterrey Pine and it is nice to work with. I built my GIS mast with it.
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1st April 2013, 09:02 AM
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After getting the spar table to a functioning...
After getting the spar table to a functioning state (topped with 16' of 3/8" ply), I dry fit the top, bottom, plugs and spacers for the boom. The photo is looking forward along the boom. There is...
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29th March 2013, 12:04 PM
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Things are warming up a bit here so I've been...
Things are warming up a bit here so I've been slowly returning to work on my Pathfinder.
First things first: A new spar bench is under construction. Three sawhorses, two 2x10x10' planks, some... -
25th March 2013, 06:02 AM
Thread: The Northstar GIS Build
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Page 24 of the plans. "Make a Stem" provides the...
Page 24 of the plans. "Make a Stem" provides the necessary dimensions and a drawing.
I stared at that for several days before it dawned on me that Fig. 7 has it all. Keep staring, it'll come... -
21st March 2013, 06:25 AM
Thread: The Northstar GIS Build
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What kind of glue are you looking for? What...
What kind of glue are you looking for?
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19th March 2013, 01:43 PM
Thread: Detroit GIS build log
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The zip-lock baggie method works okay if you mix...
The zip-lock baggie method works okay if you mix the resin/hardener in a container before putting it in the baggie. Yeah, there is an extra step but the method has its moments.
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12th March 2013, 12:29 PM
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Mik advocated 4mm ply back when we started...
Mik advocated 4mm ply back when we started messing around with box booms. I didn't have any 4mm ply then - and I wasn't going to go buy a sheet just to experiment - but I did have enough 6mm ply on...
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11th March 2013, 12:37 PM
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Oh, okay... guess I should ask for specifics...
Oh, okay... guess I should ask for specifics before offering generalized suggestions. :)
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10th March 2013, 12:57 PM
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Uh, the cedar was 12mm, not 10mm, just pointing...
Uh, the cedar was 12mm, not 10mm, just pointing that out to make sure you don't get too crazy planing you DF.
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10th March 2013, 05:57 AM
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Photo of the original box boom (aft end closest)...
Photo of the original box boom (aft end closest) :
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8386/8542878150_65a798eee2.jpg
DSCF4665 by bob.wessel, on Flickr
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10th March 2013, 05:18 AM
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Dave, There wasn't much taper in my original...
Dave,
There wasn't much taper in my original box boom. I'll see if I can find a photo or two showing what I did.
Paulie,
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10th March 2013, 02:00 AM
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I'm about to begin building the spars for my...
I'm about to begin building the spars for my Pathfinder build so your thread will be good for me, too!
My GIS sail is set loose-footed with mid-boom sheeting.
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15th October 2012, 01:15 AM
Thread: Goat Island Skiff (Guatemala)
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Just a thought: What kind of wood are those...
Just a thought: What kind of wood are those center staves? A Japanese pull saw and a block plane would make quick work of trimming one of them.
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14th October 2012, 10:47 AM
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Plantation grown radiata is fine. It mills,...
Plantation grown radiata is fine. It mills, glues and fastens well.
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14th October 2012, 09:23 AM
Thread: Goat Island Skiff (Guatemala)
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Is there a reason not to use hardwood on the...
Is there a reason not to use hardwood on the leading edge, you know, the way Mik designed it?
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11th October 2012, 12:36 AM
Thread: GIS Build in New Jersey, USA
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Congratulations, Dave! Army Brat (aka something...
Congratulations, Dave! Army Brat (aka something else) looks great.
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11th October 2012, 12:32 AM
Thread: Sail OK - Four Days of Fun and Excitement
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No, there wasn't much opportunity to change out...
No, there wasn't much opportunity to change out booms to see how each affects sail control and trim. Maybe next time.
Mik's presentation about lug sails was very entertaining and informative. ... -
10th October 2012, 03:40 AM
Thread: Sail OK - Four Days of Fun and Excitement
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1,900 miles later and I'm back to central...
1,900 miles later and I'm back to central Michigan after a great extended weekend at SailOK. The weather was cold, wet and windy - bad enough that no one sailed on Friday or Saturday. Thursday was...
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3rd October 2012, 12:52 PM
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Cedar is a soft wood and, yes, it dents easily. ...
Cedar is a soft wood and, yes, it dents easily. But it is light and it is strong.
I used Western Red Cedar on the frames, dagger-board case framing, dagger-board staves (with hardwood leading... -
25th September 2012, 07:22 AM
Thread: GIS sail tweaking
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Posted by keyhavenpotterer (post #103) in a WBF...
Posted by keyhavenpotterer (post #103) in a WBF thread discussing, in part, lug sails, masts and turbulence:
Link to the thread: A fishing, cruising, racing birdwing SCAMP - Page 3
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25th September 2012, 04:18 AM
Thread: GIS sail tweaking
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Good luck with the experimentation and problem...
Good luck with the experimentation and problem solving.
I thought the "bad" or "dirty" tack had the boom/sail to windward of the mast. I mean, the wording isn't really all that critical - it...