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24th March 2022, 12:31 PM
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Thanks, it is good to have a revived interest in...
Thanks, it is good to have a revived interest in completing Beth, I plan to use it around Dennes Point on Bruny Island where we have a place. The channel area adjacent to Bruny should be fun to...
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20th March 2022, 01:01 PM
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I'm back!
OK, I don't normally like to revive old threads, however I did start this one, and my post is relevant, even if other posters may have moved on to other things.
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18th February 2012, 01:55 PM
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How true (understatement of the year) He fits...
How true (understatement of the year)
He fits in nicely at the moment as you can see below, but I hope I have it finished before he's in college or it may be a bit squeezy. :please2:
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18th February 2012, 01:32 PM
Thread: Beth - New Build 'Boreal'
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Hi Michael, Points taken. The cut-down...
Hi Michael,
Points taken.
The cut-down mainsail is intended for a second sail for my other boat, so its use initially on my Beth will just let me get out on the water a little quicker (that's if... -
18th February 2012, 10:16 AM
Thread: Beth - New Build 'Boreal'
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What a fantastic write-up and quality of build
Thanks for the great construction log of your Beth build, makes my Beth look like a hack-job in comparison. Congratulations on the sail-making too!
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18th February 2012, 08:40 AM
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Not much progress on my Beth over the last 12 months, but my son is walking now,..
I have managed to find at least some time of late to continue my Beth build.
http://www.lveska.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Feb_1_2012.jpg
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18th June 2011, 03:47 PM
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I probably should follow the plans more
Hi Robert,
Thanks again for your encouraging words. I think my centrecase installation process is different and probably bordering on a bit silly :rolleyes:. I haven't created the centrecase... -
17th June 2011, 09:59 PM
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bulkheads are up
I have taken a week off work during the school holidays, and in amongst helping to keep the kids entertained, I have also managed some more Beth construction:
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20th February 2011, 02:00 PM
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Some more progress
A little more progress on my Beth to report. A certain course of events conspired to reduce my building time over the last 6 months...:2tsup:...
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20th May 2010, 11:42 AM
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Thanks Michael, I will probably stay with the...
Thanks Michael,
I will probably stay with the sails as per the plans. Can't help myself from pondering "what ifs" though.
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17th May 2010, 12:27 PM
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A little background on my choice of a Michael...
A little background on my choice of a Michael Storer 'Beth' Sailing Canoe.
I have owned several trailer-able boats from 25' down to my current 15' Navigator. Small is better in my view. The... -
14th May 2010, 05:05 PM
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Thanks Robert, I have enjoyed your posts and...
Thanks Robert,
I have enjoyed your posts and have collected many of your construction photos. I hope to start cutting out the side panels tomorrow, will provide links to photos as you describe.... -
10th May 2010, 12:50 PM
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BETH -Skippy- Building a wooden sailing canoe in Tasmania
Hi,
the first movements are finally stirring in my boat building garage. The construction of my Beth Sailing Canoe, Skippy will be documented at: http://www.boating.lveska.com
I have already...