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21st March 2016, 03:39 PM
Thread: Gwen 12 Plan
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I haven't got a set of plans, but I do have the...
I haven't got a set of plans, but I do have the photocopy of an article on how to build a Gwen, written by my dad who was the first NSW champ. I'm in Ainslie and work in Civic.
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17th November 2011, 07:37 PM
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Durability of unsealed kauri or gum decks
Hi all.
I'm replacing a part of the cabin roof in my C 1969 Spencer 28 yacht. It's a slightly (90mm) raised section along the centreline between the companionway and the mast.
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22nd June 2011, 06:48 PM
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Looks more like a Flying 15 measured by an ebay...
Looks more like a Flying 15 measured by an ebay tape measure - perhaps even a male FF mould, although I don't know that there any of those around.
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31st May 2011, 03:28 PM
Thread: Carbon fibre windsurfer mast of use?
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We've taught a whole lot of kids to windsurf,...
We've taught a whole lot of kids to windsurf, with some of them now on the national team, and find that a full-size mast can be fine for a reasonable-sized young teen to use. For younger kids the...
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15th March 2011, 09:21 PM
Thread: Heavyweight Sharpie in Hobart
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The 12 sq m was always a one design, victor in a...
The 12 sq m was always a one design, victor in a design competition looking for a cheap fast two-person cruiser-racer (yep, cruiser- like the FD and other craft it was designed as a weekend camper)....
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14th March 2011, 09:39 PM
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If anyone's interested in building one, I have...
If anyone's interested in building one, I have photocopies of an article my dad (first NSW Gwen 12 champ) wrote about about Gwenda construction for Seacraft magazine, many years ago. There's plenty...
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22nd February 2011, 02:08 PM
Thread: Cabin sole - what recycled timber?
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Bump.... any advice?
Bump.... any advice?
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17th February 2011, 12:28 PM
Thread: Scow Moth taken apart
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Are you interested in scow construction, there's...
Are you interested in scow construction, there's a great source in Ian Outhred's three-part series in Australian Sailing about '78. Should be available at your state library.
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15th February 2011, 08:15 PM
Thread: Cabin sole - what recycled timber?
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Cabin sole - what recycled timber?
Hi all.
I'm just looking for info on the timber to use for the cabin sole in a 28' yacht used for social racing and local cruising. During the gradual refurbishment I've used recycled bluegum (I...