it's been a very interesting day reading the last 324 messages. I have been attracted to the idea of searching out the apparent freedom suggested by the...
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Alex & Kim Christie
ravencoast@...
Sep 9, 2001 4:38 pm
Hello Brian, Welcome to the discussion and thanks for starting a new thread in the currently quiet halls of origamiboats group! Well, your last question about...
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Doug Barnard
dbarnard@...
Sep 9, 2001 5:17 pm
... <snip> ... Currently, the primary problem that I'm finding is the ability to locate a building site. The local homeowner's assn. is starting to give me...
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brib@...
Sep 9, 2001 7:10 pm
I may be a few years from making a run at this, but I would like to clarify some of the logistics involved in carrying out a building program As I understand...
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Stephen Wandling
stephenw@...
Sep 9, 2001 7:50 pm
I'm a construction Project Manager, so I understand your desire to have a plan before getting too far into a boat building project. I am currently finishing a...
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darryl_marlene@...
Sep 10, 2001 4:35 am
Hi everyone I read with interest most of the letters today. I`m in Nanaimo working on my 36 foot pilothouse . I hope to foam it Friday. If I can answer any...
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pvanderw@...
Sep 12, 2001 8:42 pm
... To get a feel for size, read the books by the Hiscocks and the Pardeys. The Hiscocks finally went to a larger steel boat which they had modified when 1/2...
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cdbarry@...
Sep 14, 2001 3:41 am
First, length is not the only measure of size, and certainly not cost or difficulty of construction. Increased size can make construction easier because...
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Doug Barnard
dbarnard@...
Sep 14, 2001 6:03 pm
... One point that wasn't brought up is market value. Adding a few extra feet when building is no big deal, but it can add thousands to the value of the ...
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Alex & Kim Christie
ravencoast@...
Sep 14, 2001 8:56 pm
Due to the nature of the building technique, I think the shape of the Swain hull interior can vary a little beyond predictable parameters until you've fully...
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Stephen Wandling
stephenw@...
Sep 18, 2001 1:37 am
I have recently purchased a 35' Roberts steel hull that is lying at a yard without 220 VAC - 50 Amp power. The hull is and empty shell and I had intended on...
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cdbarry@...
Sep 18, 2001 5:44 am
... but had no ... www.sname.org...
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brentswain38@...
Sep 18, 2001 7:41 pm
The two halves are lined up at the bow and two points on the stem a measured distance down from the stem, near the waterline are tacked. The rest of the...
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Richard Till
rct_51@...
Sep 18, 2001 10:03 pm
I have been in touch with D&R Surplus in Port Hadlock. They are presently out of Ameron Devoe Bar-rust 235. They have limited stock of another 2 part epoxy at...
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cdbarry@...
Sep 19, 2001 12:00 pm
... Also www.nsnet.com, then look under the documentation center....
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robertgm77@...
Sep 20, 2001 3:10 pm
... who paint oil tanks at refineries.It is cheap but will be basic colors....
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rct_51@...
Sep 20, 2001 11:30 pm
For what it's worth: there is a place called "The Bitter End Boaters Exchange" in Gibsons BC. The place is run by Garry White. I have the leading edge for a...
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cdbarry@...
Sep 21, 2001 2:09 pm
To all SBYD members and friends, The second meeting of the SBYD, Chesapeake Chapter for this year will be held in the Dodson House conference room of the...
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brentswain38@...
Sep 21, 2001 6:16 pm
For the leading edge of a fin keel, if you use sch 40 you'd be wise to double it up. Even with lead poured behind it sch 40 will dent if you hit a reef at full...
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Stephen Wandling
stephenw@...
Sep 21, 2001 7:48 pm
Brent, I am trying to adapt some of the design details from your excellent book into the Roberts I am completing. I am removing the skeg/spade rudder assembly...
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Alex & Kim Christie
ravencoast@...
Sep 21, 2001 7:58 pm
If anyone was ever curious how the twin keeled Swain hulls are best transported by road, I'd suggest having a look at these photos, which show what I surmise...
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Alex Christie
ravencoast@...
Sep 21, 2001 8:08 pm
I should add that the vessel is called "What Is", of Port Alberni. Anyone know the owner? Also interesting is that the owner has not installed an inboard, but ...
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brent swain
brentswain38@...
Sep 22, 2001 7:55 pm
ABC salvage just off SE marine drive in Burnaby has always been a great souce of scrap. They mangle the hell out of everything, but they always have lots of...
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Richard Till
rct_51@...
Sep 24, 2001 7:30 pm
Brent, I agree. On closer examination, i did order Sch. 80, 6". This should match the 1/2" sole plate in wall thickness. Just measured it to make sure and it...
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wade panzich
wadepanzich@...
Sep 26, 2001 8:46 pm
Whats up sucka, I hope all is going well for you down there just wanted to say hello and wish you luck with everything, got my engine done I just need to put ...
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evanmoonjunk@...
Sep 26, 2001 10:43 pm
... ago in Port Alberni. The owner is Toni Janske(spelling unsure} He wanted a boat just under 30' so he could ship it to Europe on a freighter and also wanted...
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brent swain
brentswain38@...
Sep 26, 2001 11:46 pm
Evan I just had a look at Rob's boat in Cortenay. Nice workmanship. While I was comming home from Tonga, I found that the intake thru hull on my head was...
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rct_51@...
Sep 28, 2001 8:14 pm
Another place to check: Mariners Xchange, 12220, 2nd Ave Steveston, Richmond BC. Phone (604)271-2284. On another topic: Over time, I have developed a very...
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Dale J. Robertson
dale@...
Sep 28, 2001 8:30 pm
Is anyone aware of a steel boatbuilder on the east coast (preferably in the D.C. -Annapolis area) TIA Dale J. Robertson...
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John P Barker
res0b38h@...
Sep 29, 2001 6:19 am
... From: rct_51@... To: origamiboats@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 28, 2001 1:14 PM Subject: [origamiboats] Re: scrap/salvage/usefull boat...
