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Dunc, my coast guard mate quite rightly said that he'd need a name and/or registration number. He doesn't want to report every white cutter sailing...

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05-24-2013, 02:31 AM

johnno replied to a thread Antipodean Boats Connection in People & Places

I do know people but not on boats who might see her. I know someone in the CG up there...if that would help?

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05-24-2013, 12:43 AM

johnno replied to a thread The continuing adventures of the Laughing Polar Bear Cap.... in People & Places

John, that set me off watching more than an hour of Youtube Carol Burnett clips..loved it, as I never saw the originals way back when!!! :D

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05-22-2013, 03:14 AM

johnno replied to a thread A Boat for the Tasman in People & Places

roger

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05-22-2013, 01:37 AM

johnno replied to a thread Antipodean Boats Connection in People & Places

Well done John, sounds like a perfect little adventure, and very satisfying I'm sure. Now drive her up here ;) Winters don't need longjohns in the...

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05-21-2013, 07:22 PM

johnno replied to a thread Iceboxes and refrigeration in Building / Repair

But hold off until they throw in a bonus box of steak knives valued @ $149.99

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05-21-2013, 05:33 AM

johnno replied to a thread Iceboxes and refrigeration in Building / Repair

Have heard a lot of good things about these aus made eskies Gary..a lot cheaper than evacool and really well made. Nice and square too and in...

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05-21-2013, 01:30 AM

johnno replied to a thread A Boat for the Tasman in People & Places

Rick, I was joking about the trip. But as you do step up, it is really natural to look for a steadying grip handle. I think an external grip handle...

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05-21-2013, 12:42 AM

johnno replied to a thread A Boat for the Tasman in People & Places

To keep the fold-forward geometry going is not easy. Also, the farther aft it keeps coming to give more shade the more laterally unstable the whole...

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05-20-2013, 07:00 AM

johnno replied to a thread Coquina buid in Oz in Building / Repair

yummy

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05-20-2013, 03:36 AM

johnno replied to a thread Just fore the fun of it:) in Building / Repair

Yes, they didn't have directions written all over them when I was younger either...

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05-20-2013, 01:16 AM

johnno replied to a thread Antipodean Boats Connection in People & Places

Commiserations Greg, that just stinks, but unfortunately it's becoming the norm. I won't go on because I'm old.

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05-20-2013, 01:14 AM

johnno replied to a thread Sources of veneer? in Tools / Materials / Techniques / Products

The 'bloke' I spoke to was called Amy :D Must have had tight undies.

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05-19-2013, 10:13 PM

johnno replied to a thread Sources of veneer? in Tools / Materials / Techniques / Products

Peter, I took the plunge and rang them myself. :d They will sell any amount of 2mm thick veneer (your choice of timber from their range) in sheets...

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05-19-2013, 06:44 PM

johnno replied to a thread New build : Stick-up sharpie in Building / Repair

OH, it looks great with the numbers! :d We've all commented enough on the lacing/snotter/reefing issues but yes, keep playing around until you...

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05-19-2013, 06:32 PM

johnno replied to a thread Sources of veneer? in Tools / Materials / Techniques / Products

Peter, Sharp Plywood has a large section on their website on veneers, and you can order purpose made bonded sheets. That is to say, you can request...

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