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Looks Fantastic Nils.I like how you made the railings, Well done Best Regards, Pete- 2,625 replies
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Thank's Piet, Very interesting, if you want to stop your Sailboat you put the Bow into the wind ( in Irons ) Did you fly as a commercial Pilot? All the flying I have done was as a passenger. I would rather be Sailing Best Regards, Pete
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Thank you, Patrick, sometimes you need to get into the Bilge Hi Michael, I agree with you, More simple, when I started making the Door it seemed like a good idea. ( it was still fun to make ) Best Regards, Pete
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Today, I started by making the stem, I then ran the rub rails on the Hull, followed by the Toe rails. I then turned my attention to making the Cockpit floor hatch covers. Next I made the door, it took 10 pieces of wood to make. ( I am not sure if I like it, I will have to ponder it ) I then stained the Hatches cherry red to match the rest of the Cockpit (* I will have to add another coat ) I then started sanding the rails to round them off. Next will be to finish sanding the rub and toe rails. ( The Cockpit Coamings have not been installed )Here are the results
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Looking Good Jack, nice work Best Regards, Pete
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Absolutely Patrick, I would like to build the Herreshoff 12 1/2 the same way this one is being built, ( Herreshoff Mfg. ) I have a few boats that need to be completed first. then I can think about the Herreshoff12 1/2. it has been a learning experience. Best Regards, Pete
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It had to be done Michael, there was no way around it, At least I don't have to look at it anymore and I can get back to more important things ( it was a bad distraction ) Best Regards, Pete
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Michael, That looks Fantastic, I was originally thinking of doing something similar on the bulkheads of the Haven, Then I was tempted to use the Teak I received from you. Best Regards, Pete
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Here is an update on the 12 1/2 one-off, I figured out what needed to happen to make the frames work out. Starting with the 12 1/2 plans ( Herreshoff ) measuring from the waterline to the base line , I would have to lower the transom 7/16". so the slope is 7/16" to zero over 16, so this means I would have to remove all the frames, I pondered this since discovering the problem, Today, I decided to remove the frames, this proved to be difficult and I went thru a lot of blades. I will say this Titebond 3 is some really strong stuff, and does not come apart without taking the majority of the wood with it. I then decided that I would cut the remaining frames off at the blocks, fortunately, I was able to save the frames ( I taped them together and put them away ) I then used a framing hammer and a 1" chisel to remove the blocks, I will re-purpose the Baseboard for the Garden Eel. I can't believe that took all day. Here are the results
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Hi, Cap'n'Bob, I did use The Titebond 3 on another build as the only sealant, and it worked out really well, However, I will be using West System to attach the Keel and coat the outside of the Hull. Best Regards, Pete
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Thank you, Deon, On the second one, I am doing some things that I wished I had done on the first one Best Regards, Pete
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Here is an update on No. 2 the ribs are bent the Stem, Transom and Knee are made. The Keel is bent and ready to be laid. I think this keel will finish better than on No. 1 Here is where she is at
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Thank You, Patrick, No name yet ( right now she is No. 1 with No. 2 started see the next posting) I look forward to seeing her sail. Should be fun Best Regards, Pete
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Thank you, John, I think the Teak will definitely make a diference Best Regards, Pete
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Today, I started by cutting the ribs in the bow section down to the sheer line. ( station 7 forward ) I then Brushed on Titebond 3 to the bow section and aft section behind station 19. This will seal up these 2 areas, Next I worked on the Centerboard box, first by laying it out from the plans and then getting it to the proper width, in this case it took 1/8" plus 3/32" bass wood, I then decided to finish it off with Teak ( thank you Michael ) I then dry fit it into position, I decided to make a new station 7 bulkhead and applied Teak and dry fit it as well.( I will add Teak to the station 19 bulkhead as well) Next will be to Install the floor framing and add the rear deck beams. Here are the results
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Hi Jon, Those are some nice sails, I borrowed the Mold making ideas from the Gougeon Brothers, and combined it with the Herreshoff Mfg. method, it worked out pretty well, I actually started building another one Best Regards, Pete
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That is some incredible work Dave, Beautifully done Beat Regards, Pete
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Nice work Erik, She's starting to take shape Best Regards, Pete
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Today, I decided that I would make her a Sailing version, I started by laying out the Keel. First I took the lines drawing and transferred the Keel to 1/ 16" basswood, cut out the parts needed and glued up the Keel. I then faired outside of the Keel. I now had an empty shell, I then raided my Tackle box grabbed a few bags of sinkers and cut the lead to fit in the shell, To seal it all up, I used Titebond 3 wood glue. ( Water proof ) and Like I said to John, I will make a centerboard in the down position out of 1/8" steel, and that should give me the weight needed. Here are the results
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Hello, John, Originally, that is what I thought, My problem is the Ballast, ( not having enough ) I encountered the same problem on the 1st Buzzards Bay 14, and ended up filling the bilge with the weight needed, On this one, I am going to make the center board out of 1/8" steel in the down position, I think that this plus the Keel will give me the ballast needed, without cluttering up the Bilge Best Regards, Pete
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Thank You, Patrick, I am building her in the same manner as the Full size boat, I am still not sure how the Keel is going to work out, I think once I've got it figured out, I will determine whether to Sail her or not. I am leaning toward Sailing her. ( Pond style no radio ) Best Regards, Pete
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Very Nice, Michael, Looks amazing, rubbing alcohol works pretty good, I noticed that you had made progress on your side project Best Regards, Pete
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Thank You, Piet, I was not aware of that, In Sailboat racing the down wind leg usually means that you had just rounded the top mark set your spinnaker/ gennaker ( depending on class ) and are on your way to the finish line ( a line between the pin and the committee boat ) I like talking about sailing ( only a few more months ) Best Regards, Pete
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