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29th September 2015, 02:48 AM
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19th June 2015, 01:14 AM
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That's the spirit! Click on my Lugs'l...
That's the spirit!
Click on my Lugs'l Chronicles link wherein I describe how I did it for my GIS. Same process will apply to the OzR/Goose, just a different shape (really, similar shape,... -
18th June 2015, 02:44 AM
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Welcome aboard Ted. I hope my answers are not...
Welcome aboard Ted. I hope my answers are not too far off the mark because I am not a Goose builder or owner.
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18th June 2015, 02:22 AM
Thread: Beginner Blunders Thru Beth
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Tim, thanks for sharing your experiences warts...
Tim, thanks for sharing your experiences warts and all. In my opinion, a first-time builder will learn as much or more from your challenges.
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5th June 2015, 01:03 AM
Thread: Moreton Bay GIS
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By the looks of the rest of your work, there's no...
By the looks of the rest of your work, there's no doubt that you'll have a lovely solution. Yes, that tip will be sacrificial unless you take extra steps to prevent it (and I don't think anyone...
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5th June 2015, 12:38 AM
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Welcome to the Storer Boat community Richard. ...
Welcome to the Storer Boat community Richard. While I have no Eureka experience myself, I would guess that few if any of the lumber dimensions are critical to fit and assembly. What will matter a...
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26th April 2015, 11:43 PM
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Also just as unhelpful, there is a park just...
Also just as unhelpful, there is a park just north of Croton Point that has a ramp, but I think no camping...
"George’s Island Park is a 208-acre waterfront park offering magnificent views of the... -
24th April 2015, 07:37 AM
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I'd prefer LIS over The Adirondacks. Pat can...
I'd prefer LIS over The Adirondacks. Pat can Portage IZAP on his shoulders to the north shore...
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21st April 2015, 01:32 AM
Thread: Moreton Bay GIS
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I think the saltier builders* will tend to round...
I think the saltier builders* will tend to round off the stem more (as well as the meeting point of the gunn'ls) to be more durable, practical, traditional, or impact friendly among other hulls. The...
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5th April 2015, 11:02 AM
Thread: Build Thread: A Goat in New York
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I think I did just as you've described. I recall...
I think I did just as you've described. I recall laying down wax paper under the seam while the butt blocks cured. I think I made an effort to force glue into the seam. I certainly didn't try to...
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31st March 2015, 03:45 AM
Thread: Build Thread: GIS in upstate New York
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This complex shape has sometimes been referred to...
This complex shape has sometimes been referred to as MIK's secret sauce. The outcome in 3D provides just the right blend of wetted surface versus displacement versus exit angle versus who-knows-what...
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31st March 2015, 03:32 AM
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Oh yeah, this was a boat building thread! CUT...
Oh yeah, this was a boat building thread! CUT THAT WOOD! CUT THAT WOOD!
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29th March 2015, 07:51 AM
Thread: Build Thread: GIS in upstate New York
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I think this video is where I saw it. Another...
I think this video is where I saw it.
Another thought is to do bright finished foils and mix the cherry with a light species. Maybe some of the rich beauty will get muddle under the fiberglass,... -
29th March 2015, 07:37 AM
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I want to sail your garage! Sent from my...
I want to sail your garage!
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29th March 2015, 07:33 AM
Thread: OZRacer MKII versus RV Question
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OZRacer MKII versus RV Question
The hull shape is certainly the same. One of the design goals Michael had with his initial OZRacer was to minimize the number of sheets of ply needed. That influenced the size and shape of the...
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28th March 2015, 10:34 AM
Thread: Build Thread: GIS in upstate New York
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Well, we can certainly sail together in the LIS. ...
Well, we can certainly sail together in the LIS. Although I live in North Jersey, I've sailed in the Metro NYC waters and have yet to put in at any of the lakes I'm surrounded by. Besides the the...
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25th March 2015, 07:03 AM
Thread: Build Thread: GIS in upstate New York
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Welcome aboard Zev! It will be great to have...
Welcome aboard Zev!
It will be great to have another Goat in the Northeast herd. I'll have to remind Paulie that he has some duties to attend to, but please do plan to participate in the 2015... -
25th March 2015, 06:38 AM
Thread: Moreton Bay GIS
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AS long as you stuffed that gap completely with...
AS long as you stuffed that gap completely with epoxy, you have nothing to worry about. My stem is covered by a bit of carpeting to cushion the tips of my oars; no one sees the nasty mess I made of...
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21st March 2015, 03:48 AM
Thread: Moreton Bay GIS
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so very lovely!
so very lovely!
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15th March 2015, 09:39 AM
Thread: OZRacer MKII versus RV Question
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OZRacer MKII versus RV Question
I think you've got it right. A competitive sailor might go better around a course with the MK II's hull symmetry. It's also possible that the MK II has a little less wood which could lead to a...
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12th March 2015, 01:58 AM
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Calendar filling already!
I can't even believe I'm writing this, but my September is already starting to fill up:
The first weekend I am open as of now. That's Labor Day weekend. Is that good or bad for scheduling the... -
3rd March 2015, 04:12 AM
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What, no boot stripe or waterline? Let the...
What, no boot stripe or waterline?
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19th February 2015, 08:31 AM
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Ooooh... is that a wood stove? Toasty...
Ooooh... is that a wood stove? Toasty...
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19th February 2015, 08:29 AM
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Normal? Yes. Ok? Debatable. Some skippers...
Normal? Yes. Ok? Debatable. Some skippers take advantage of the space to change the position of the daggerboard, altering the helm balance. Awesome, but how does one prevent the Goat from making...
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17th February 2015, 08:09 AM
Thread: Build Thread: A Goat in New York
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I totally concur with the squeegee observations. ...
I totally concur with the squeegee observations. The few parts I did roller early on (frames mostly, but some ply too) just seem more crude. The wet-on-wet technique with squeegee allows you to lay...
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15th February 2015, 06:47 AM
Thread: Build Thread: A Goat in New York
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Your approach to the uneven center case makes...
Your approach to the uneven center case makes sense to me. You will be removing material from its bottom to match the hull's curve (rocker) and the top can be capped with a decorative piece if need...
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14th February 2015, 02:20 AM
Thread: Moreton Bay GIS
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Generally, Doug Fir absorbs the epoxy nicely. I...
Generally, Doug Fir absorbs the epoxy nicely. I can't say how the sap affects saturation though. Do you have time to let dry for a while? Maybe that takes years; I'm really not a wood guy.
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11th February 2015, 10:55 AM
Thread: Build Thread: A Goat in New York
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Build Thread: A Goat in New York
Not gonna lie: Facebook has sucked the air out of this forum. I still feel like this is the best place to chronicle your build and ask the detailed, esoteric questions that only GIS builders can...
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11th February 2015, 07:59 AM
Thread: Revising West Virginia Build
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John, the Red Oak will be saturated with epoxy...
John, the Red Oak will be saturated with epoxy and covered by fiberglass; worry not the rot.
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11th February 2015, 07:52 AM
Thread: Build Thread: A Goat in New York
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Hey Brian, I am SO sorry for not noticing your...
Hey Brian, I am SO sorry for not noticing your thread 'til now. I've been using my iPad more and more, and somehow I missed it using the Tapatalk app.
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9th February 2015, 02:02 AM
Thread: Revising West Virginia Build
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The plan calls for hardwood edge on the foil to...
The plan calls for hardwood edge on the foil to minimize damage from impacts. The mist experienced GIS skippers have found that the trailing edge and the matching centerboard case frame are what...
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8th February 2015, 12:34 PM
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My brother reports that Croton Park is very...
My brother reports that Croton Park is very promising. The tent site are not super close to the ramp, but everyone is traveling from afar so that shouldn't be an issue.
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I don't think Clint intended the tube to take any...
I don't think Clint intended the tube to take any of the mast's load. There should be a forward step as robust as the original.
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14th January 2015, 12:01 AM
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And so it goes . Only you can decide when enough...
And so it goes . Only you can decide when enough is enough. Like you, I was very willing to spend more time thinking so I could be sure the outcome was to my satisfaction. But, I also got a little...
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13th January 2015, 03:54 AM
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I'll be of little help by saying, any of the...
I'll be of little help by saying, any of the venues you mention work for me. That includes the very broadly defined Long Island Sound.
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9th January 2015, 03:08 AM
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Alan, I'm laughing with you, not at you! My wife...
Alan, I'm laughing with you, not at you! My wife and I have committed to (me) adding a bathroom in our basement. So naturally I bought a vintage bicycle to refurbish.
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9th January 2015, 02:56 AM
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Great to hear that you worked through your...
Great to hear that you worked through your fitment issues; no better feeling than knowing you overcame the obstacles.
As for spacer location, you can certainly run the frame arms up to the edge of... -
21st November 2014, 03:12 AM
Thread: Mutant goat idea.
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I feel like there is a Goat out there that took...
I feel like there is a Goat out there that took this approach. The builder added an additional lamination to the gunwale. That does add some mass though. Not much, to be sure, but if you're into...
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11th November 2014, 06:38 AM
Thread: GIS in WoodenBoat Small Boats 2015 !!!
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Also reviewed is Jewell, which our very own Clint...
Also reviewed is Jewell, which our very own Clint Chase collaborated on. I haven't found this issue on the stands yet, but I'll certainly pick up a copy when I see one.
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8th November 2014, 09:51 AM
Thread: Herd o' Goats
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Welcome to cult central John. Be sure to take a...
Welcome to cult central John. Be sure to take a beverage before your leave... HA!
I'm a BSA Scoutmaster myself, so I'm excited about a Venturing Crew that's focused on water sports. In my neck... -
1st November 2014, 10:43 PM
Thread: 2015 GIS Calendar Call for Photos
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THE CLOCK HAS STRUCK MIDNIGHT AROUND THE WORLD!!!...
THE CLOCK HAS STRUCK MIDNIGHT AROUND THE WORLD!!! DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION HAS NOW PASSED!
Stay tuned for voting instructions, but you can begin telling your friends and family that they can help... -
25th October 2014, 02:17 AM
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Yes, and yes. You won't need the 3D clearance...
Yes, and yes.
You won't need the 3D clearance for awhile; you'll have plenty of 2D work to take you into the winter months. -
18th October 2014, 05:46 AM
Thread: 2015 GIS Calendar Call for Photos
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No, if you know that a photo has been nominated...
No, if you know that a photo has been nominated on Facebook then there's no need to repeat here. But feel free to post up here without concern for Facebook; if there are duplicates there's no harm.
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18th October 2014, 12:45 AM
Thread: 2015 GIS Calendar Call for Photos
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2015 GIS Calendar Call for Photos
It's that time of year again! Forum members are invited to nominate their favorite GIS photos for the next calendar. Most of the action is taking place on Facebook, but this thread is intended to...
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10th October 2014, 11:00 PM
Thread: GIS beach cruising mods
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Welcome aboard abrown! I'm with Pontus on...
Welcome aboard abrown!
I'm with Pontus on this. You may have a better experience with a design that's closer to your requirements from the outset. What other designs did you consider when... -
7th October 2014, 10:02 PM
Thread: First boat/question on quick canoe
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Thanks for the links! Sent from my iPad...
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6th October 2014, 04:01 AM
Thread: First boat/question on quick canoe
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I'm not a QC veteran but my guess is no on the...
I'm not a QC veteran but my guess is no on the screws. That's MIK's standard method. The screws see temporary clamps. The epoxy adhesive is the true bond between parts. If the glue has hardened...
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5th October 2014, 08:37 AM
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"Four easy steps!" Sent from my iPhone using...
"Four easy steps!"
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4th October 2014, 12:06 PM
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Yes, we Americans can be a little slow. Even our...
Yes, we Americans can be a little slow. Even our television comedies have to laugh for us to know they are funny.
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4th October 2014, 04:57 AM
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No error at all. But as Alan notes, we all had...
No error at all. But as Alan notes, we all had our moments of glory at different times.
All we can say for sure is that the gigantic Bolger was tamed by the light wind and we all had our way...