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Where is the boat located? Ballard? Lake Union? I wouldn't mind taken a look if possible and if its not too far away.

Another thing to consider is that a lot of this high school or university shop equipment is three phase. So unless you are set up for three phase power you are looking at converting the equipment to...

Agreed, not a bad way to spend $145.

Very sad news indeed. I had the good fortune to work with Dave and Penny back in the late 70's at the Marco Shipyard in Seattle. We occasionally have reunion dinners (about once per year) for past...

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I don't know anything about what happened to her but here is an image I scanned from a picture that my wife has....

I've used a lot of resorcinol, used a lot of epoxy. Seen a number of epoxied scarfed planks (properly done) part beautifully along the joint after a few years of service in salt water. Who knows why?...

My wife will be jealous, she's the sailor in the family. Great little sailboats. Not so big of a project that it will overwelm you, yet big enough to be meaningful and a good challenge. There's a...

You tallow a shaft log when it's defective, badly checked and/or leaking past it's splined joints into the vessel interior. To do it right you should remove the shaft, fabricate a semi-circular...

I just returned from a trip to France. Part of our time (3 days) was spent at the Maritime Festival in Brest. Absolutely unbelievable. I was able to get out on the water on two of the days, I took...

I know that boat, very well. So should a few Forumites from Maine. Yes, it is an Araminta. I saw the boat eastbound in the Ship Canal after this little incident. I'll have to ask the owner about this.

When and where are you hauling out? What's the name of your boat?

Hello djn,
The situation looks grave. Before you step any deeper into this repair/restoration project you really should hunt down a reputable wood boat surveyor in your area and hire him to do a...

Hi Dave, glad to hear that things worked out for one and all.

Dear Margo,
Incredible work and devotion.
I tried to think of something suitable to say about you and SARAH.
What came to mind was something I read what seems to be a long time ago and it just...

I recently found out that Seattle Pottery is now a "lead free" business.

If you go with Petit or Interlux (Petit is creamier) heat the individual cans in a double boiler type arrangement. Only it's more like you're melting chocolate instead of boiling anything. Place an...

And just where are you planning to use this ready-rod may we ask?

For crushing the groove try using a length of solid copper wire or if that doesn't hold up well enough use a length of round welding/brazing rod. I think that the Dutch have been doing this for a few...

Nicely done Lew.

Yes indeed Bob, well worth the price. I'm glad that it is available.

If you want to stay with the epoxy approach then try alternating Honduras Mahogany and White Oak for the laminations. They glue together better than just all White Oak laminations.

Hi Bob.
Bingo...

Terry, try Stoneway Hardware. They usually stock some. Hope that's close enough for ya.

My wife Annie and I will be there. We'll be in Dinan (staying at Le Jerzual) for a few days attending a wedding, partying and playing tourist. Then it's off to Douarnenez from 7/14 to 7/18 (staying...

Classy move rbgarr. Well done.

Affirmative rbgrr.

I understand that fire did her in. Burned to the waterline then sank.

I'll have to check that out. Jay, did you ever see the small deck mallet that Robert D'Archy on the MARTHA owns? I believe it is a Drew. IIRC it's a beauty.

As oakman states, "where is the water getting in?" is one issue. The other is what is the defect which is allowing the water to travel up the bolts and appear on top of the floor timbers and...

Nicely done Lew, thanks for taking and sharing the pics. Sorry I couldn't make it this year.

My suggestion is probably a little late, but around here there are a number of rowing clubs where you can take lessons and get advice. You could also hunt down a college student on a rowing team and...

What exactly did you use for keel bolts?

Great looking little double ended salmon troller. Nice ride and user friendly when the fisherman was turning his gear while standing in the aft cockpit and hopefully pulling in some nice Kings and...

For the folks that are interested in or curious about 30 sq meters and/or 22 sq meters check out this site, www.squareskerryyachts.net if you haven't already. Have fun.

Very interesting. There's your next project Lew.

I had a next conversation with Margo this morning. Sounds like she's on track and doing well. Like alot of things in life all you need to get is the mileage. By the time she's done I think Margo will...

Sounds like you're using Osborne irons? How soon is SARAH going back in the water? Soon I suspect if you're corking her now. What brand of cotton are you using? Some manufacturers make it in...

I'll try to post a couple of pics of some interesting swim platform brackets that are popular around here. They are strong enough to perform their intended task, weak enough in a couple of spots to...

Keep in mind that your swim platform is an appendage. An expendable one. In the event of a rear-end collison or some other impact event you want your swim platform to be sacrificial. You don't want...

Hi Jim, I know a few guys in Washington that you can talk to. They might be willing to travel. Please contact me via the Private Message feature so we can talk about your situation.

Yikes!! It 's here already. I'll make it any afternoon/evening. Esther Williams, good choice, nice of Bill to make her available.

Sounds like another call for a meeting of the PSEBS.

Nice job Lew, sorry I couldn't make it down this year.

Great post. Nicely done.

4:00 to 5:00 can work fine for me.

Ok, if we're thinking Saturday June 2nd do we want to meet around 1:00 or perhaps 3:00 or ?? We all probably have some other things that we might need to do that day. So, what works for everyone?

The Wooden Boat Festival at the Center For Wooden Boats in Seattle will be upon us soon. We never seem to meet up like we plan or intend to. I think the problem is lack of practice. We, as a group...

Hi, sounds like a fun project.
I have a suggestion for you. Please read pages 86 - 88 (figure 7-5 on page 88 regarding shaft angle) in David Gerr's book, Propeller Handbook. In particular give the...

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When I saw that picture I knew it looked familiar.

Slather the frames with linseed oil before putting them in the steam box. They will bend easier when they come out. The linseed oil helps the frame stock to retain it's original moisture content....

Nice looking Drew mallet Bob, do you still have it or did you sell it on eBay two or three years ago?