What kind of tricks are there for putting on a smooth coat of epoxy on larger flat surfaces or exterior coating wood? I'm using West System. The last batch I...
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dan brown
dannyb9
May 1, 2007 2:27 pm
i used twin canted leeboards for a while. many older open sailing canoes had them. i still have the leeboard thwart. it was canted about 10 degrees. i liked...
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Dan Miller
dragonflycanoe
May 1, 2007 3:10 pm
... Well, I am certainly no expert, as I am only now working on my first boat ever that has been glassed... Big difference from canvas! What I was taught was...
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Tord Eriksson
mr_tord_s_er...
May 1, 2007 6:27 pm
... A Bermuda rig, to work well should be fairly tall, and tall rigs and normal canoes (without keels and outriggers, nor has any crew that hang in the ...
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henk van der schoor
bascomacgregor
May 1, 2007 7:29 pm
Hi Mark, I'm not sure if i understand "canted leeboards"right. Overhere leeboards have been placed at an angel for as long as boats have been build. ...
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cecbell
May 1, 2007 11:46 pm
Marvin, Having built three "strippers" using WEST SYSTEM epoxy, I can't come close to qualifying as an expert. But it does give me enough experience to be...
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Dan Miller
dragonflycanoe
May 1, 2007 11:58 pm
For those who might have a passing interest, I've posted a photo of progress-to-date on the WCHA Forums. ...
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John
birdmanhg
May 2, 2007 12:11 am
Being a rookie epoxy guy I would appreciate the long version. I have learned to love white vinegar. John cecbell wrote: Marvin,...
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Danilo Acamp
danilo.acamp
May 2, 2007 10:55 am
Dan, Congratulations! Marvel! I researched and I didn't find! Which are the dimensions of the 16-30? Danilo Acamp www.condt.com.br/veleirok Brasil - Rio de...
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Dan Miller
dragonflycanoe
May 2, 2007 11:04 am
... Ummm... 16 feet by 30 inches.... :-) Actually, this design comes in at about 34" over the gunwales, which is allowable "by rule" which states the beam must...
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MH
Marvout
May 2, 2007 1:56 pm
I was using the std slow hardener. I had thought I had read somewhere that thinned up to 10% was permissible for West. What did you use on your stripper for...
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Danilo Acamp
danilo.acamp
May 2, 2007 4:07 pm
I found a true treasure with didactic knowledge in aerodynamics of the sails. http://www.wb-sails.fi/news/DynaSim/index.htm The knowledge that this maker of...
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Swiftwood@...
May 2, 2007 11:44 pm
Nice looking boats! Brian Cunningham Swiftwood - my schooner rigged trimaran sailing kayak _http://www.imagestation.com/members/swiftwood_ ...
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Swiftwood@...
May 2, 2007 11:52 pm
I wouldn't have thinned it with acetone. West makes extra slow hardeners. I use a wide disposable brush when coating large panels. All the rollers I've tried...
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Swiftwood@...
May 3, 2007 12:00 am
I've seen a guy in Dallas roll an open canoe like a kayak. He had lots of flotation in the form of float bags. It was actually show on the local news. Brian...
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cecbell
May 3, 2007 1:14 am
Marvin, I assume by std slow hardener you're using #206. That one can blush and under some humid conditions fog up--neither of which is a problem unless you...
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tommycboat
May 3, 2007 1:33 pm
Rolling is pretty common for whitewater canoeists. You do need to be pretty well locked into the boat, usually with a saddle, thigh straps and toe pegs. I can...
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John Hupfield
gbayca
May 3, 2007 10:28 pm
... Wear your flippers.O yes,and your bathing suit.(Imagine Dan clad only in flippers!No!Don't!) John -- -Lost in the Woods @"lostinthewoods.ca"- [Non-text...
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John Hupfield
gbayca
May 3, 2007 10:28 pm
... is allowable "by rule" which states the beam must be 30" minimum. I like pliable rules.Does Howard know about pliable rules? Question?Is there a maximum...
Wait, don't tell me, Brian... you're going to install a full, CPU monitored and automated system on your sailing canoe? ;-) Chris ... From: Swiftwood@... ...
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Swiftwood@...
May 5, 2007 2:03 am
you didn't see the canoe prototype did you? ;) In a message dated 5/4/2007 7:35:54 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Chris@... writes: Wait, don't tell...
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John Hupfield
gbayca
May 5, 2007 6:40 pm
Dan; Is the WCHA site down again or is my wonky computer wonky again? John -- -Lost in the Woods @"lostinthewoods.ca"-...
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Dan Miller
dragonflycanoe
May 5, 2007 6:46 pm
We are down again... bloody hacker this time. Soon as Tim gets it straightened out, we should be back on line, hopefully without loss of data. Cheers, Dan ... ...
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Tord Eriksson
mr_tord_s_er...
May 5, 2007 8:26 pm
... The test version wasn't tried on a sailing canoe, but not that much bigger a vessel (bottom): http://www.symaltesefalcon.com/images/design_concept.htm Tord...
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grange1969
May 7, 2007 3:31 am
Thanks All! Good information to know. Henk, very cool photos of very cool boats! Mark...
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Marvin
Marvout
May 8, 2007 2:49 pm
What do you use for measuring water/air temp when you are out sailing? All the thermometers I have seen so far are far to big, delicate or inaccurate. Ideally...
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sailing_canoes@yahoog...
May 8, 2007 9:42 pm
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the sailing_canoes group. File :...
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tommycboat
May 9, 2007 3:56 pm
A very enjoyable read. Thanks Bill! Tommy ... 20portagequeen.doc...
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Chuckie Rhys
allterrainrider
May 9, 2007 6:39 pm
Took my rig out for the first time (solo) yesterday, winds were light 5-10mph (more like 5 when there were any). I can't say my rig handled terribly...
