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  • RFNK
    Port Stephens, Australia
    • Feb 2007
    • 26953

    Antipodean Boats Connection

    A thread that's focussed primarily on boats and wooden boat related matters. Its purpose would be to bring Antipodeans together to share information, skills, resource sources etc. In no way is this thread intended to diminish any other thread but I do know that there are some who would like to connect on boat matters but don't want to venture into the dark territory of The Bilge. Please join if you're interested. There are no enforceable rules, of course, but the rule is: no politics!

    I'm Rick, I live in Port Stephens. I have a Folkboat I restored and I've commenced restoration of a Twister. I have a thread in B & R entitled Restoration of a Twister.
    Rick
    Last edited by RFNK; 03-20-2012, 12:43 AM.
    Rick

    Lean and nosey like a ferret
  • RFNK
    Port Stephens, Australia
    • Feb 2007
    • 26953

    #2
    Re: Oz Connection

    Originally posted by The Bigfella
    G'day guys... sorry about that. Hey... I like boats too. Gotta get back into working on a few soon too.
    That'd be good, there's a Dragon we'd all like to see afloat!
    Rick
    Rick

    Lean and nosey like a ferret

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    • Larks
      Larks
      • Jul 2007
      • 16793

      #3
      Re: Oz Connection

      In the interests of contributing something nautical and wooden, have you guys seen this little project yet? I'm not a double ender fan, but for those who are:

      http://www.boatpoint.com.au/boats-for-sale/boatdetails.aspx?R=11412235





      Larks

      “It’s impossible”, said pride.
      “It’s risky”, said experience.
      “It’s pointless”, said reason.
      “Give it a try”, whispered the heart.

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      • skuthorp
        Senior Member
        • Jan 2002
        • 73627

        #4
        Re: Oz Connection

        I'm Jeff and I live on Western Port Bay in Victoria. Nothing spectacular in the way of boats, An Oughtred designed Macgregor decked sailing canoe, an old sailfish and a Mirror in need of a new bottom. I just sold two others because they were not practical for the depth of water where I live and of course, storage.

        Oh yes, and a plastic sea kayak

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        • RFNK
          Port Stephens, Australia
          • Feb 2007
          • 26953

          #5
          Re: Oz Connection

          That double-ender for sale is nice though, I think! If the restoration work is good then at least most of the really laborious stuff is done.
          Rick
          Last edited by RFNK; 12-11-2011, 11:46 PM.
          Rick

          Lean and nosey like a ferret

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          • RFNK
            Port Stephens, Australia
            • Feb 2007
            • 26953

            #6
            Re: Oz Connection

            Originally posted by rufustr
            I'm Rufus I live in Brisbane.

            I'm passionate about building things particularly in wood, have many sets of boat plans, but currently no boat.

            I have tried the 12 step programme but sawdust and petrol are in my blood.
            What are you most likely to build Rufus?
            Rick
            Rick

            Lean and nosey like a ferret

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            • PeterSibley
              Senior Member
              • Dec 2001
              • 70993

              #7
              Re: Oz Connection

              Hi all ! Peter (obviously ) .North Coast of NSW .A begun but not to be completed 31 foot cutter in my shed .... but a very nice pile of 10mm marine ply as well and the plans for a Selway Fisher JIM 18 foot canoe yawl.

              Has anyone been following the John Welsford Nautilus thread in Design? I'm fascinated by it .I've never sailed a sailing canoe but can see on in my future ! A really lovely little craft and light enough to toss on the roof racks .How much is 4mm marine ply per sheet ?

              and Rick ...a good idea .
              '' You ain't gonna learn what you don't want to know. ''
              Grateful Dead

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              • m2c1Iw
                LPBC Member
                • Feb 2008
                • 819

                #8
                Re: Oz Connection

                G'day
                I'm Mike and I think I'm addicted.

                Building a Coquina at the moment here but giving serious consideration to a traditional clinker dinghy next.

                Peter I have been following that thread and I want to build one of those too......told you I'm addicted.

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                • WX
                  Uki NSW Australia
                  • Feb 2002
                  • 35933

                  #9
                  Re: Oz Connection

                  I'm an unreformed wooden boataholic, I started building a Hartley Spindrift 24 in 1986 and was totally addicted for 5 years but I managed to beat the addiction for 15 whole years. Sadly on an innocent visit to see friends in Brisbane 5 years ago I was severely tested folks, yes, I went sailing. Now I spend lonely days working away on the boat once more...but that's not all. I have sunk sooo low in my depravity that my nights are consumed trawling Internet forums looking for wooden boat porn, no fetish is off limits, canoe sterns, strip planking, full bilges and...shudder, Junk rigs.
                  It's okay though, really...I I can kick the habit anytime you know.........
                  Without freedom of speech, we wouldn't know who the idiots are.

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                  • skuthorp
                    Senior Member
                    • Jan 2002
                    • 73627

                    #10
                    Re: Oz Connection

                    "As a Building Contractor I'm building all the time."
                    "My problem is that I have too many unfinished jobs around the place "

                    You do know Rufus that these two statements are genetically linked? It's the normal state for a man in your profession and should not impact on your boat building programme.

                    I too have been following the Nautilus thread and though I already have a sailing canoe I admit to being tempted.

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                    • RFNK
                      Port Stephens, Australia
                      • Feb 2007
                      • 26953

                      #11
                      Re: Oz Connection

                      4mm ply isn't expensive. Last time I went looking for marine ply, I was talked into getting hoop pine ply from Mr Plywood. A local boatbuilder in Lemon Tree Passage recommended it. It's a lot cheaper than the usual meranti etc. ply and it's supposed to be really good. It looks alright to me but, how can you really tell? Anyway, it's what I've bought for my Nutshell Pram (I have the plans and the wood too Rufus!) so time will tell if I ever get the time to build the pram. My plan is to build a kayak before I build the pram .....
                      Rick
                      Rick

                      Lean and nosey like a ferret

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                      • WX
                        Uki NSW Australia
                        • Feb 2002
                        • 35933

                        #12
                        Re: Oz Connection

                        Very nice effect Rufus and I wish I had thought of that. Redwing is built with 10mm marine grade Hoop Pine ply on Flooded Gum framing.
                        Without freedom of speech, we wouldn't know who the idiots are.

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                        • RFNK
                          Port Stephens, Australia
                          • Feb 2007
                          • 26953

                          #13
                          Re: Oz Connection

                          Nice! OK, what's the boat? Old Sabot?

                          With our renovation, I'm keen to get rid of a lot of the Gyprock we already have and I don't want to use too much more. So, I'm looking for ideas on internal wall cladding. I've considered stained ply - there's a cafe here with walls done in red, green, blue etc. stain and it looks really good - for a cafe! Your limewashed ply looks great!

                          At this stage, it looks like the floors will be bluegum, the kitchen will have bluegum benchtops and silky oak doors and drawers and I hope to do all the trim with kauri. There's a thumping great steel I beam running right down the middle of the ceiling that'll be finished with rust converter (rustic/y look? So any ideas on wall cladding to go with that will be very welcome!
                          Rick
                          Last edited by RFNK; 12-12-2011, 05:14 PM.
                          Rick

                          Lean and nosey like a ferret

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                          • PeterSibley
                            Senior Member
                            • Dec 2001
                            • 70993

                            #14
                            Re: Oz Connection

                            Originally posted by Portland
                            I've got a plywood tender I built many years ago with my son , a balsa sandwich tender , that belongs to Huon Seal (HS) , and the Grey Seal Huon Seal (HS), a high peaked gaff cutter.
                            And yes , for me , a boat is built in timber .
                            I'm looking to replace HS with a bigger motorsailer , as good as HS is , she isn't suitable for what I do.
                            She has been on the market for a while , without success , so I may just give her to my eldest son.
                            Currently , Danish boats , timber double ender ex fishing boats that have been set up as gaff cutters are at the top of the list , particularly one , a nice plump 30 footer.
                            She has been set up well to sail , and has a nice flat deck , and plenty of places to fish from , or set up trolling lines.
                            The prices are very right , but its all the other hassles that are the hurdle.
                            We shall see.
                            Rob J.
                            Don't forget the photos Rob, you have good taste in boats .
                            '' You ain't gonna learn what you don't want to know. ''
                            Grateful Dead

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                            • RFNK
                              Port Stephens, Australia
                              • Feb 2007
                              • 26953

                              #15
                              Re: Oz Connection

                              Nice! How much? In dollars, not kronor!!
                              Rick
                              Rick

                              Lean and nosey like a ferret

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