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Just a point that hasn't been mentioned - make sure the countersink bit angle is the same as the under head countersink angle of the screw. They're not all the same. Don't ask me how I know...

We're currently building a stretched/modified version of this. At 23' she is a much bigger boat. We're using a 48V AC Mastervolt electric motor,full hardtop and solbianflex thin film solar panels to...

Is it power boat? Then you will need an ABP and be able to comply with appropriate buoyancy regs regardless of speed.

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Sweet boat (I'm a little biased...). Had a lovely turn of pace and plenty of "glide" and momentum through a chop. I thought she would be a little tippy but she was very stable. Construction was a...

Larks

Have a read of AS1799 2.5.6 with regards to air compartments for buoyancy...

I gave up. Went to Uroxys (now called Awlwood under the Awlgrip label). Single pack, long lasting (5 years+) and quick to apply/build.

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Maybe you could "work" for me for a few days???

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Welcome any time Peter.
Ive got a 23' strip plank boat in the shed at the moment and
I'm sure I could save you some time. Give me a call/email when you have times firmed up.

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Hey Duncan,

If you get some work on the boat down here you may be eligible for the Tas Freight Equalisation Scheme - see...

Peter,

Personally, I would strip plank it. Easier to finish than clinker ply and much quicker to plank. You would strip that boat in a few days and have it planked, glassed, bogged, faired and...

Thanks guys. As suspected, length is king.

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Hi all,

I am on the hunt for the smallest strip plank canoe design that can take two people and some day gear - payload 300-350 pounds. Any suggestions?

regards,

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ok I'll match the ton - well done people, let me know where we need to pay. Woodenboat mag should be here. Maybe if we offer to go 50/50 with them????

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Hi Peter,

Madoc was built by Mike Seeney who sadly passed away from bowel cancer. Lovely bloke, great boat builder and positive throughout. I remember at the last festival speaking with him...

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Hi Phil,

I know of one speaking gig - "tree to boat" which is a discussion on forestry, milling, designing and building boats. It is on a couple of times per day. Jon Welsford is speaking at...

Nasty stuff. My mum has alzheimers and it is absolutely heartbreaking. Same conversation over and over, many phone calls a day and declining before my eyes. Very sad to see a beautiful, vibrant...

Tom the rower,

I reckon it is design dependent but it works for me in my experience. Have a look at this video http://youtu.be/yYrFXsHzvcg Large guy on the shrouds is 95kg. Guy up the mast is...

cut out the rot and replace with ply - replace like with like. Easier to do than you think.

Not long now - can't wait!!!!!

It comes around really quickly despite being 2 years apart. Look forward to meeting a few of you there.

regards,

AD

Inspirational stuff. Doing most of it off his own bat. Still working as a builder during the day and madly tryiing to get ready for a November departure. The world needs more people like this!
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Some more of Bob

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h131/bloggs1968/024.jpg

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I just love this hull shape. Going splash this week.
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How about this one?

David Payne design, 17', plenty of room for 4, stable, lots of room for batteries and pretty sweet looking.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h131/bloggs1968/037.jpg
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Here's some pics from launch day.

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Hi Mikes,

Thanks for the reply.

The first fitting is the one I am talking about (already have some of the others!). It is for the launch below.
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Hi all,

I am trying to get some pictures of Bristol Bronze's cockpit bow bracket or similar. They will be used to hold some flat battens between coamings on an open launch and support a cover but...

Armstrong Nautical deck plates. Work well, no fasteing holes and a range of sizes.

Been using them for a few years now and no complaints. If anything the seal can be too good when trying to...

Duncan,

what size are they?

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Yes that is me. This hull is round bilge which is another thing leading me to believe that maybe the design as mentioned is something else.

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Thanks for that but the rudder on this one is an inboard one which got me wondering about whether or not the owner had the design right.

Here's a pic of her underwater
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Hi Guys,

Thanks for the replies.

Maybe I might have the design wrong but the owner advised "powersailer".

here is a pic of her on the slip
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Hi all,

I'm trying to locate some plan info on rudder dimensions for the Hartley powersailer (gotta build a new one). Tried contacting Hartley in NZ back in Feb but no reply to date. I've just...

This is a great topic.

I would thoroughly recommend anyone who owns a small open boat to be aware of how it behaves when knocked down and when capsized and have well practiced recovery plans. ...

Hi all thanks for the responses.

Mike I missed that link - good heads up. Does Briggs have anything low profile like the Reineck ones? If so send me an email and we'll talk off forum.

The...

Hi all,

I'm trying to track down some small bronze nav lights for a 17' launch we are building at the moment - something that will blend in with the rest of the bronze gear. We're a bit light on...

PLS 180. I had the previous model PLS2 and it was excellent. Self leveling vertical, horizontal and cross line as well as a fixed cross line. Good out to 30m, pretty rugged and has a standard...

I'm a convert. Built quite a few now and sailed them a good bit too. Just sent the first one to NZ.

Some good footage of a souped up version here sailing unballasted. Rig had about 30% extra...

Webb Chiles - Open Boat. Good read so far. Sure makes a case for small boat cruising.


available as a free PDF here http://www.inthepresentsea.com/the_actual_site/books.html

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Terry,

I weld my rudder gear up from 316SS - simple but effective. Regarding the mizzen, I would keep it as simple as possible. Firstly sail the boat in stronger winds with the main reefed down...

[QUOTE=Duncan Gibbs;3155215]It's an outboard well with thick, stiff plastic flaps that maintain water flow when the leg isn't lowered through.

Shhhhh! Don't tell McMullen! :D

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okay...

Hi Terry,

She looks great. Always nice to get the planking out of the way.

We launched another one last Friday -

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h131/bloggs1968/EowynLaunch140.jpg
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Ian,

Those tanks were air tanks only - no foam

regards,

AD

It's not too late to install some buoyancy air chambers. Here's a couple of pics of the ones I put in Shellbacks

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Use these hatches for the deck bulkheads/flotation chambers - best we have used and they are local for you US guys. http://www.armstrongnautical.com/deckplates.htm

regards,

AD

Another really interesting read is Rescue in the Pacific - http://www.amazon.com/Rescue-Pacific-Story-Disaster-Survival/dp/0070486190

There was a really good analysis of the boats and tactics used...

Looks great guys. What was the finished weight of the mast?

regards,

AD

Hi Luke,

There is some info on the BayRaider 17 here - http://www.denmanmarine.com.au/id68.html . There you will find a review of the boat by UK based Watercraft magazine, a sailing video of the...

Luke,

I have just come across this thread - really good discussion going on here. A number of years ago I was going through a very similar search to this for myself and stumbled across the...

Hi Bernadette,

I have been using Bosch blades in our tablesaw for a few years and they seem to last really well and are excellent value for money. I get mine from Bunnings on special order and...