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05-25-2013, 02:31 AM

keyhavenpotterer replied to a thread I like bicycles. in The Bilge

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05-24-2013, 05:44 AM

keyhavenpotterer replied to a thread Fallow Deer in The Bilge

We have some white fallow deer here in the New Forest, Hampshire, UK. ...

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05-24-2013, 05:06 AM

keyhavenpotterer replied to a thread Terror attack in London in The Bilge

If the Muslim religious structure allows no broad oversight of individual mosque or Muslim preaching, then they need to put their house in order. The...

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05-24-2013, 02:27 AM

keyhavenpotterer replied to a thread Terror attack in London in The Bilge

I like that Britain is multicultural, and I'm happy for any person to come to Britain who wants to add to the place in a positive way. I consider...

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05-23-2013, 05:02 AM

keyhavenpotterer replied to a thread Upside-down (inside-out?) lapstrake? in Designs / Plans

A book that looks good, 'Boats of South Asia', if you scroll down after 'Search Inside this book', page 283-286 shows the distribtion and discusses...

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05-22-2013, 01:19 PM

keyhavenpotterer replied to a thread If you were to choose a good first boat in Designs / Plans

If you were in the UK there would be no question that the best boat would be a wooden Miiror dinghy. Great little boat, will teach you to sail and...

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05-21-2013, 01:45 AM

keyhavenpotterer replied to a thread First Boatbuilding Hand Tool Set in Tools / Materials / Techniques / Products

I'd also reccomend that Veritas sharpening/ honing jig too with the combination Japanese waterstones. I'd also get the book by Thomas Lie Nielson,...

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05-21-2013, 01:23 AM

keyhavenpotterer replied to a thread Danish beach pram "Marie" in Designs / Plans

Sweet. Marie's and many Scandinavian boats waterlines are fuller forward and more tapered aft, opposite to modern day boats that are tapered...

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05-20-2013, 11:57 AM

keyhavenpotterer replied to a thread which type of gain have you employed in Building / Repair

The way Geoff Kerr is doing it on this mk3 Caledonia Yawl from a Hewes & Co kit at Off Center Harbour. Built the hull in a week. Nice videos. He...

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05-20-2013, 04:50 AM

keyhavenpotterer replied to a thread Garboard strake is a little wonky on CY in Building / Repair

That's not right. There is something amiss geometrically, especially if the other side is the same. Take the mold off and check its dimensionally...

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05-19-2013, 06:33 AM

keyhavenpotterer replied to a thread An Interesting Take On Block Planes in Tools / Materials / Techniques / Products

Working with plywood for a light, tight, stiff structure, I use low angle block planes a lot. Block planes are light, which is usefull for working at...

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05-16-2013, 11:34 AM

keyhavenpotterer replied to a thread Row Boat designs for high winds? in Designs / Plans

For me, this video of an Echo skiff rowing in very rough rip tide tells you what you need to be looking for in a rough water rower. ...

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05-16-2013, 09:03 AM

keyhavenpotterer replied to a thread Outboard powered displacement/semi-displacement for a newer builder? in Designs / Plans

Francois Viver Ebihen 16 Motor version. 5-10hp outboard engine is inboard optimally infront of the rudder. (pics of one rigged for sail) ...

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05-14-2013, 03:53 AM

keyhavenpotterer replied to a thread Port Isaac Lugger. Beach Boat in Designs / Plans

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181129517822?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 I'd be interested, but got too many boats at the minute....

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05-13-2013, 05:08 AM

keyhavenpotterer replied to a thread What is this rowboa? in Designs / Plans

I can't say who built that, but I can suggest the designs influence. She's has the shape of a small Falmouth River Punt. Typically these were built...

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05-11-2013, 02:33 AM

keyhavenpotterer replied to a thread Books that discuss waterline shapes in Tools / Materials / Techniques / Products

Nick, Kevin, Richard and George, thankyou. Plenty to search through. Ed

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05-10-2013, 08:27 AM

keyhavenpotterer started a thread Books that discuss waterline shapes in Tools / Materials / Techniques / Products

Can anyone point me in the direction of books that deal with optimum waterline shapes. I'm especially looking for something with scientific basis...

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05-10-2013, 06:35 AM

keyhavenpotterer replied to a thread Rowboat, sliding seat, no outriggers in Designs / Plans

CLC have a new Expedition Wherry which does have outriggers, sliding seat, can take a passenger by moving the sliding seat assembly forward. ...

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05-09-2013, 08:04 AM

keyhavenpotterer replied to a thread Oughtred double enders, which one? in Designs / Plans

The S versioin, is fully at the outset for dinghy racing with crew. I guess additional to the longer length the typical 'proper' dinghy alloy mast...

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05-09-2013, 05:18 AM

keyhavenpotterer replied to a thread Oughtred double enders, which one? in Designs / Plans

Kevin's videos are high quality like his boat. There are rigging video's of his Navigator Slip Jig which show it's form and size to see if...

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05-09-2013, 05:09 AM

keyhavenpotterer replied to a thread Oughtred double enders, which one? in Designs / Plans

This family built the S version with the largest bermudan rig option. Also elipsed the foils, slightly changed the seating for all the crew and lead...

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05-09-2013, 05:06 AM

keyhavenpotterer replied to a thread Oughtred double enders, which one? in Designs / Plans

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05-09-2013, 05:06 AM

keyhavenpotterer replied to a thread Oughtred double enders, which one? in Designs / Plans

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05-09-2013, 05:05 AM