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Very hard to imagine you idle Ian.
Getting along well Ian. Geez that stem/nail pattern is busy! I bet you’re feeling great with how much room you have to move in the shed for this build. I’d call...

you’ve given a laugh for the day Tom. Guess what I’ve planked my lapstrake ply with?? Fair point. I am hoping the glue lines and epoxy coating may help to preserve it. I must say there’s very little...

Yeh looks like a bumpy ride. And how’d you be two-up, kill each other inside a week

You just need a tank gun barrel out the front and you could join them in Ukraine. All jokes aside, you’re making fine progress. It’s going to be close who launches first, you or AJzim

Sounds like you look after it pretty good Tom, you’ve found the secret of looking after any boat. Still wouldn’t be on my list. Most Australians/Kiwis prob wouldn’t have it either.

id be going...

DO NOT use radiate pine. It rots before you get the fibreglass on it. I’m from from Australia and it’s everywhere here but not in boats

https://www.classic-marine.co.uk/product/7-1-2-bobstay-fitting-bronze/

you might find this a better alternative. Although the price will scare you, it’s more a case of paying once, worry less
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Coming together well Greg, I can imagine you’re measuring about 6 times before each cut. That woodwork is going to look magical once you’re done varnishing it.

By leaps and bounds. Is there an interior steering aparatus?

Is that it for planking Neil? Six months isn’t too bad for planking up . Looking great.

In the latest issue of Yachting Monthly there’s a beautiful picture of West Scottish heather in all the colours of rainbow. You’re so lucky. Just the sort of boat need for that area. Sooo jealous.

That’s a feat of engineering to rival the Suez! Onwards to the most technically developed H28 on planet earth. Only wish I had your patience Greg.

That looks outstanding Walt. You’ve broken its back now, 3/4 of the way there.

Walt, where the strips end on the stem how is your attachment? Glue or screws/glue? Is there going to be an outer...

Routing DF is always an adventure. I’d be setting up a gaggle of feather boards on the t-saw

Following Wox thanks. I’ve always been interested in building a kayak but….life

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Moulds with frames mounted on blocks.
mould is on wide side of station and frame on narrow side so that way mould doesn’t need fairing but obviously frame will be bought down to fair. Iain’s...

Yes if it’s glued lapstrake.

You dont like sanding? But you’re building a boat ………… bwaaaaa hhaaaaaa haaaa :d you can’t say you weren’t warned

looks great all the same.

I only wish I had the talent and patience of those young guys

https://store.gartsideboats.com/collections/sailboats/products/26-ft-gaff-cutter-design-116a-1

it’s not a Lyle Hess but as close as. Paul Gartside does several diff size cutters. Also a laminated...

Clear as water Ian , just west islanders can’t read.

I have the offline index but just wondering how I update it. I don’t want on-line cos I’m offline a lot.

Enjoy the build Ian, I’m pulling up a seat. I Didn’t get which model you’re doing Ian?

Thanks for the video Walt. Very good first effort.

Love your prose Chris #1453. And selection of vehicles, I still lust after a moto guzzi.

Just build a better one

I nearly choked when Nick used the phrase “no need to obsess” in this thread. :D

keep up the “interesting obsessed” work Mike

Doesn’t leave much, hope they have a hot line to Leo. Spose at least the engine goes. I was thinking they bought all that paint a wee bit early.

I didn’t think NZ boats had reefing fitted :D

Thanks Greg, looks good. Very brave sight unseen. I hope she has good bones

I vote Ease em. Paint will stick better and won’t get knocked off as easy.

Gee you may need some packers under those mezzanine joists soon. :d

so are you saying every cabin beam is a different curve? That’s gotta be a pain. TBH I can’t remember what mine was but I do...

I didn’t think it got cold enough for beanies in QLD

oh and we’ll done on the steaming, I’m calling that a milestone even though they’re not welded in yet

Greg, just my 2c for what it’s worth. Those corner posts I assume will be screwed to sides of cabin from outside (posts inside) ?
From the pictures the faying side of post doesn’t look very big to...

Congrats Greg, in making it over the top. Now all all you’ve gotta do is cut holes in em , :D

I like your tip about the second line for bandsawing, I too get too brave and f*^# it up.

can’t see it myself. Dunno where I’d start looking for a round bottom plane and I’m too lazy to make one. It’s electricity for me

im locking thread before it degenerates any more. Thanks for all...

I should’ve prob said, im talking maybe 1/16 or 3/32 on softwood and both those tools are way too serious. I’ve got an Arbortech and I wouldn’t dare. Not enough control for visible insides of a boat....

What plane is that for Nick. I have the baby Festool EHL 65 one handed.

Dont worry I think it’s the big one. Isn’t one one for mine - bugger

Good idea, the sander. That may work even in my hands. And you can see it as it happens, few squiggly pencil lines. Of course only Bruce would come up with that! :d

Is it possible to regrind HSS blades on an electric plane to back out carvel planking? I thought I saw it on A2A but can’t find now

Do you have any profile photos of boat to photoshop?

What will the other planks be used for Greg?

Nick
Different strokes ………
that how I’m doing mine but seeing your reply for a different build style of boat I bow to your superior method for that boat ….. ��

Chris , I have similar on a build I’m doing and will bed them on a peanut butter thin layer of epoxy so they won’t work putting stress on screws. Screw holes will drilled over size and screws...

ash tray

I bet when you pulled them out the blood pressure started up. I can smell them from here (in Italy no less)

Thanks for those coaming pics Alex. I’m about to fit mine and have similar probs with curvature so you’ve sown some seeds.

I feel your need to seal it but I’d only drill it 1/16” over size and seal it up with a couple of goings over with epoxy, sand it, then goo it in. As far down as you can get it.

Another big step towards your goal Greg. I hope you can focus/enjoy the steps from here to the end. Don’t I know how you’re feeling, I find the psychological aspects of moods during a major project...

Jeff from my rather vague memory I recall something about not using Vaseline on rubber motor bits. Could be wrong though, best check. Perhaps in a real motor manual??