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05-18-2013, 05:21 AM

George Ray replied to a thread Johnson Seahorse 40 ......no spark in Misc. Boat Related

1976 was last year in 70's they made a 40hp ..... (according to www.boats.net ) Total cost for ignition and carb tuneup kits is only about $60...

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05-15-2013, 09:56 AM

George Ray replied to a thread What would you guys do in my predicament? in Building / Repair

BRAKES?: If the trailer issue is brakes then look into putting a new axle on the existing trailer. If you use an electric controller in your vehicle...

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05-15-2013, 06:49 AM

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

TRIM BALLAST: Can't expect a vessel to easily lay in just any direction you might wish at that particular moment. You can however expect that the...

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05-12-2013, 04:55 AM

George Ray replied to a thread Suggestions for gunn'le repair in Building / Repair

One or two or three pins to reinforce the cracked portion. Most welding shops will have silicon bronze tig rods as big as 3/16" and only challenge is...

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05-11-2013, 04:07 PM

George Ray replied to a thread Full Moon Silhouettes in People & Places

:~)

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05-11-2013, 04:01 PM

George Ray replied to a thread progress in Building / Repair

Congratulations!

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05-11-2013, 02:04 PM

George Ray replied to a thread Some cool boat building pics in Building / Repair

Many Thanks!

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05-10-2013, 09:26 PM

George Ray replied to a thread Manual Bilge Pump Mounting in Misc. Boat Related

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05-10-2013, 08:25 PM

George Ray replied to a thread Pirate ship finally out of the garage and ready for rigging. in Building / Repair

VERY VERY Cool Boat, thanks for sharing.

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05-10-2013, 08:14 PM

George Ray replied to a thread solid fuel boat heater in Designs / Plans

CONSTRUCTION An offcut of square tube should be purchased from your local steel supplier. This needs to have a wall thickness of 1/4" (6mm). Three...

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05-10-2013, 08:06 PM

George Ray replied to a thread solid fuel boat heater in Designs / Plans

Here's what google found .... The Fay Marine Website and Blog is worth a look. ***** ...

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05-10-2013, 07:40 PM

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

Design of Seagoing Rowing Boats A Guide for users by Nick Newland - www.swallowboats.com ...

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05-09-2013, 04:20 PM

George Ray replied to a thread Polytarp Sailmaking in Misc. Boat Related

Average difference is 800% and greatest diff is 1150% $1.15 / $0.15 = 766 % ( $$ are per/sq-ft ) seem the average $$ for white or blue $1.15...

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05-09-2013, 12:00 PM

George Ray replied to a thread Building 72' schooner in Viet Nam in Building / Repair

BIG WOW ! Most wonderful planning, checking and execution. So it seems that: Mast Glue Operation Phase One: (a) build, true up, and make...

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05-08-2013, 03:15 AM

George Ray replied to a thread Rebuilding my 50' schooner in Nicaragua in Building / Repair

Seems like you have a story that is compelling and interesting and multimedia (pic = 1000words) to back it up.. A short YouTube video with a...

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05-07-2013, 10:07 AM

George Ray replied to a thread Polytarp Sailmaking in Misc. Boat Related

Polytarp Sails fill a real need for an economical and easy way to build a sail. Obviously they are not suited for all types and sizes of sail. All...

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05-06-2013, 01:52 PM

George Ray replied to a thread Wharram Tiki 38 being built as a USCG Inspected Passenger Vessel in Building / Repair

http://thesailingpodcast.com/boatbuilding/ "Episode 17 of The Sailing Podcast is an interview about boat building with David Ryan who has...

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05-06-2013, 05:19 AM

George Ray replied to a thread Rebuilding my 50' schooner in Nicaragua in Building / Repair

Glad to hear you are alive and kicking, otherwise I am temporarily at a loss for words. Best Wishes . . . . .

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05-05-2013, 11:38 AM

George Ray replied to a thread Working on our S/V Orca.... in Building / Repair

Very Pretty Boat !

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05-05-2013, 11:35 AM

George Ray replied to a thread Lengthening inflatable dinghy in Designs / Plans

Engine Setback Brackets This article describes the improvements gained by mounting outboard engines on setback brackets and how such brackets were...

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05-05-2013, 09:48 AM

George Ray replied to a thread Lengthening inflatable dinghy in Designs / Plans

(2) Build your box on back of the transom and also build a braced shelf on the front of the transom that sets "on the floor" and the operator then...

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05-04-2013, 01:13 PM

George Ray replied to a thread Wharram Tiki 38 being built as a USCG Inspected Passenger Vessel in Building / Repair

WOW !!!!! Great Fabulous Wonderful Exciting Sweet and Neat, I'm so happy that you have broken a trail for the rest of us to follow, no small thing...

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05-04-2013, 05:31 AM

George Ray replied to a thread Rebuilding my 50' schooner in Nicaragua in Building / Repair

Detective notes: This golden sand-fringed, half moon of a cove, hemmed in by stunning cliffs and filled with boats in repose, may be the most...

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05-03-2013, 04:18 PM

George Ray replied to a thread Rebuilding my 50' schooner in Nicaragua in Building / Repair

San Juan del Sur, Rivas, Nicaragua is their last know location ( see post #42 of this thread ). It is 130km SE of Managua and 300km NW of San Jose...

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05-01-2013, 04:27 AM

George Ray replied to a thread Best book on sailing "stuff" in Misc. Boat Related

Royces's ( out of print , used copies available on Amazon for $3-$20 )...

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04-29-2013, 01:29 PM

George Ray replied to a thread 36 Foot Replica of The Nautilus Being Built in Building / Repair

Nice !

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04-29-2013, 12:35 PM

George Ray replied to a thread Outboard bracket feasibility in Designs / Plans

Look at 2hp Honda ..... ultra light weight , air cooled, 4-stroke (no oil mixing).

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04-24-2013, 03:35 PM

George Ray replied to a thread Marine Ply for Interior? in Building / Repair

The advantages of a higher priced ply are the higher ply count and a surface that will take a good finish. Some 3/4" CDX pine sheathing may be only 4...

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04-23-2013, 07:10 PM

George Ray replied to a thread Latin Sail? in Misc. Boat Related

Sources of additional information: http://indigenousboats.blogspot.com ...

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04-23-2013, 06:50 PM

George Ray replied to a thread Latin Sail? in Misc. Boat Related

http://svmshippingblog.wordpress.com/2012/10/14/the-evolution-of-shipbuilding/ "In the Islamic world, shipbuilding thrived at Basra and Alexandria,...

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