Capt.Mike, Lovely Micro you have there and welcome to the group!!I notice you have New York regi-numbers on your boat.Any chance you might be willing to come...
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daniel.curnutte@...
Jun 1, 2001 12:35 pm
I'm hoping to head over to the States for a little while in early October... I will probably flying into Toronto and spending most of my time in Cleveland (I ...
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pvanderw@...
Jun 1, 2001 1:01 pm
... some research on how to tell quality fiberglass work. E&D have a reputation for quality work, and I doubt that you will find fault with any of the layup. I...
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richard@...
Jun 1, 2001 2:06 pm
Every time someone asks me what I build my boats out of I reply: "Wood. Wood floats. Why would you build a boat out of anything else?" ... some ... site ... ...
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cha62759@...
Jun 1, 2001 2:32 pm
Many thanks Kayaker37 for posting this website. I remember the chopper gun boats of early fibreglass days which could hardly get out of port but this...
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jmbell@...
Jun 1, 2001 2:42 pm
Whoa! An I thought Sea Rays were supposed to be higher quality than the rest... I wonder how a boat built out of 1/2" AC Fir or BC pine plywood sheathed with 6...
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ellengaest@...
Jun 1, 2001 4:39 pm
Hmmmmmmmmm,if I am lucky enough to have not sold my MICRO by October,you may wish to stop over in the"Paris of North America"(Montréal) instead of Toronto...
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ellengaest@...
Jun 1, 2001 4:49 pm
Thanks for the link kayaker37..........I suppose that for those who have read through the article,plywood and epoxy ain't lookin' so bad anymore! I've gone...
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ellengaest@...
Jun 1, 2001 5:24 pm
Hello Jack, Thanks for the generous compliment!I owe it all to Merriam-Webster,the OED and perhaps a big debt goes to the chaps who toil in the better...
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kayaker37@...
Jun 1, 2001 5:37 pm
Here is a link to the master artile list. He has two articles on Hull Design Defects which also talk about plywood and fiberglass design defects. I just...
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Jim Chamberlin RCSIS
jchamberlin@...
Jun 1, 2001 7:52 pm
Any progress some days is big deal. jim...
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Mike Wagner
mwagner@...
Jun 1, 2001 8:21 pm
It's possible - something to think about anyway. Where can I get the details? Like exactly where? Fees? Dockage? Anchorage? Facilities? (Creature comforts are...
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jeff@...
Jun 1, 2001 9:41 pm
I completely agree. One thing about boat building is that one can labor for hours and it still looks the same to bystanders, the spouse, the kids, etc. But we...
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cha62759@...
Jun 1, 2001 11:19 pm
Hi Peter, Off the trend of this website however in line with my coming to grips with roots so to speak....I have recently read the only book on Canadian...
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ellengaest@...
Jun 2, 2001 4:05 am
Capt.Mike, For details,may I refer you to messages 9710,9541 and 9564.In fact,most of the messages posted around that time from David Cassidy are full of info...
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ellengaest@...
Jun 2, 2001 4:16 am
Hello cha62759, Gee, that is a tough one! I was schooled with books only on American history and though I found it strange I just assumed that my neighbors to...
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David Ryan
david@...
Jun 2, 2001 1:23 pm
FBBB -- This morning I am sore. My arms are sore, my legs are sore, but most of all my back is sore. But I've also got a platter full of citrus baked fluke in...
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djost@...
Jun 2, 2001 1:49 pm
this is exciting to have yet another Micro in the group. Here is my question of the day to all Micro builders past and present. Has anyone used standard...
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djost@...
Jun 2, 2001 1:53 pm
Great story David. My summer break happens in about 2 weeks. I can't wait to get in on the action! My Diablo is set up for bass, blues, and fluke fishing off...
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ellengaest@...
Jun 2, 2001 2:58 pm
Goodmorning David, I have read very few reports about the rudder arrangement suggested by Phil ever failing.In fact Johns Micro BANTY(see files) used this set...
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jamesjjstumpf@...
Jun 2, 2001 4:29 pm
I recently launched a six hour canoe with a lateen sale based on the aca rig. The sail worked very well but keep in mind that the gaff is over 11ft. long...
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djost@...
Jun 2, 2001 6:29 pm
Peter, thanks for the prompt reply, we obviously have rain of biblical proportions here now, that is why I am here and not under "Firefly". I have used G+P on...
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ellengaest@...
Jun 2, 2001 11:42 pm
David, In my daftiness,it never occured to me that you could indeed simply reverse or hang upside down one of the pintles!Great!! As to the resulting gap;how...
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djost@...
Jun 3, 2001 1:19 am
... I have in my possession about 24 3/8" bronze rods that we have used as plant stakes in the garden for about 50 years! doh! If I can find a 12" piece of...
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Gregg Carlson
ghartc@...
Jun 3, 2001 3:39 am
I don't see how the shaft could turn on centerline with this arrangement. Anyway, I used an ordinary, heavy-duty, steel gate pivot, which like about a 5/8" x...
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jmcdan@...
Jun 3, 2001 4:15 am
I'm the "John" (don't bother, after 53 years, I've heard ALL ... A little clarification is in order. BANTY's upper rudder bearing arrangement is virtually...
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djost@...
Jun 3, 2001 10:55 am
Thanks John and Greg, I would love to see some pictures of the rudder arrangements. Do either of you have a polaroid camera and a scanner? I can't quite...
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ellengaest@...
Jun 3, 2001 11:05 am
Hello John, I apologize for not being more specific in stating which"John".My lazy thinking just presumed we all would recognize you by boat name alone since...
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cha62759@...
Jun 3, 2001 1:20 pm
... if you're serious,I can scounge up some ... Peter Lenihan Hi Peter, I am and I would appreciate your assistance but I don't want you to make a project of...
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David Cassidy
dcassidy@...
Jun 3, 2001 2:15 pm
Mike - The closest facilities are at the north end of Town Farm Bay. The marina there is Point Bay Marina, and their number is 802-425-2431. They are booked ...
