... aware ... If ... Does ... your ... anchoring. ... Hi, I'm one of those who has plans... I've considered the same 'problem' and also wonder whether the ...
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David Davis
sharpie3444
Aug 15, 2008 6:49 am
- ... garage in AR. Heart valve replaced etc, I'm well now and thinking of her. Perhaps I can get things moving again. David...
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John Kohnen
jhkohnen
Aug 15, 2008 9:48 am
The Port of Toledo Wooden Boat Show is coming up next weekend, August 23 & 24, though a lot of the exhibitors show up on Friday afternoon. This is a real nice...
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Bryant Owen
b_owen_ca
Aug 15, 2008 10:11 pm
Pig or plastic. Got my St Jude's racing model in 2001. Welcome to the club. Great isn't it! Bryant - aka rat poison boy...
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Nels
recree8
Aug 16, 2008 4:03 pm
... g. ... For anchor handling, you might want to look at this file from the Paradox Group: ...
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Eugene Dixon
endixon2000
Aug 17, 2008 3:43 am
Have built my mouse,and have started on my Piccup. Question is : How much finish/ seal whatever to inside of buoyancy chambers? Will be using epoxy to build...
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John and Kathy Trussell
clumber03
Aug 17, 2008 12:56 pm
The problem with buoyancy chambers is that they accumulate condensation and rot loves moisture. Therefore, I coat the inside of buoyancy chambers with epoxy...
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Michael Rose
deekinthailand
Aug 17, 2008 1:00 pm
I painted the inside of the tanks on my Piccup with primer and a good coat of latex. I then sealed and screwed on the decks, as suggested in the instructions....
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Nels
recree8
Aug 17, 2008 6:08 pm
... good coat of latex. I then sealed and screwed on the decks, as suggested in the instructions. No problems yet. ... A person can also install home made...
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Eugene Dixon
endixon2000
Aug 18, 2008 2:55 am
Thanks for replys. I havwy epoxy so I'l go that route. Eugene...
18127
sierraclb1728
Aug 19, 2008 3:54 am
Here's one possibility: One could run a line through a block at or near the bow. Both ends of the line would run back to the stern by whatever route kept them...
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Wayne Farris
aub77
Aug 19, 2008 11:29 am
... <SNIP> ... Where can I see the details on this roller system? Wayne...
18129
gbship
Aug 19, 2008 4:45 pm
Graeme: I've seen Matt row Sand Flea, but only briefly at night during an EC, so I know it rows well but not how he set it up. This year, he went through the...
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Nels
recree8
Aug 19, 2008 6:30 pm
... Gary, I noticed that two of your photos of Sand Flea's leeboard accidentally ended up in the Caroline folder. So I will move them out of there and put them...
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Nels
recree8
Aug 19, 2008 6:41 pm
Matt Layden's Sand Flea now has it's own folder with that name; Nels (co-moderator)...
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Nels
recree8
Aug 19, 2008 7:19 pm
... Now that we have solved the anchoring challenge I have three more thoughts/questions. Does Robbsboat have a tiller system like Paradox with a steering line...
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joe_mapango
Aug 20, 2008 1:19 am
Hello All, and Nels. All good points on Robbsboat. See comments below. ... I'll have to review the plans (I'm in Yellowstone now, taking some time off). If...
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Nels
recree8
Aug 20, 2008 2:02 am
Hi Chris, Is Old Faithful still staying faithful? My further impressions - in no particular order. I was thinking of a RB built lighter than the plans show -...
18135
joe_mapango
Aug 20, 2008 2:26 am
Yes, Old Faithful is still doing her thing. In many ways, the Gieser was a lesser event than the rest of the park. It's a beautiful place. Anyway, I agree on...
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daschultz2000
Aug 20, 2008 2:26 pm
Having read the Robbsboat description by Michalak it is apparent to me that the design is purposely simplified to the point it is not really "complete"; from...
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denisnh
Aug 20, 2008 6:11 pm
Hi. I plan on trailering my boat to the Canadian province of Quebec from the U.S. I had read somewhere on the net (of course I can't find it now) that Canada...
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Nels
recree8
Aug 20, 2008 10:37 pm
... Unfortunately that seems to be the case. You can carry a portable but: "portable toilets must be affixed to the vessel and connected to a deck fitting for...
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Nels
recree8
Aug 20, 2008 10:55 pm
... I totally agree with you. Also I kind of figure that he was not all that enthralled with the design of a small boat like this with it's limited appeal. ...
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Alan
logicaidnz
Aug 20, 2008 11:11 pm
... to me ... really ... world. ... needed. ... less ... model ... Hi Nels, Actually, my model, or at least the photos, kind-of do it more than justice, as in...
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Nels
recree8
Aug 21, 2008 1:10 am
... That's the advantage of building a model - you get to see things in 3-D. There is the option of building the dog house separately and sloping it inwards...
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Bryant Owen
b_owen_ca
Aug 21, 2008 4:45 am
Nels is essentially correct. The regs used to vary by province and AFAIK that's still the case. Certainly this is true in Ontario. And I've checked with the...
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denisnh
Aug 21, 2008 5:35 pm
Thanks to both of you for the advice! And thank you for sighting that regulation regarding portable toilets. The porta-potty (it qualifies as a portable toilet...
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Nels
recree8
Aug 21, 2008 8:44 pm
... Denis Have you joined this group? http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Canadianboatbuilder/ I tell you why. First of all Bryant is the moderator and a very ...
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Bryant Owen
b_owen_ca
Aug 21, 2008 10:49 pm
Thanks for the kind words Nels. You're right about Peter and he is a great guy. Couple of things. Denis, as far as I know as long as your fittings are on ie...
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bob17ma
Aug 21, 2008 11:30 pm
Hi I've got the plans for Piccup Squared, but think I should've gone for Twixt as I'm planning to stitch and tape anyway. Is there a way I can buy the extra...
