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pete48 got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Eel by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" =1' - SMALL - William Garden Designed Canoe Yawl
Finally the Roller furler was made along with the Jib, Bowsprit finalized , Standing rigging finished Solar panel made and installed along with Vhf antenna and Air cowl in the bow. In conclusion she took about 5 months to build, the Client was thrilled and said it looked even better when he saw it in person, She was a lot of fun to build
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pete48 got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Eel by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" =1' - SMALL - William Garden Designed Canoe Yawl
Once satisfied with the spars they were varnished as well * just a note: there were 4 to 5 coats of Epifanes varnish applied and sanded to 1500 grit sandpaper in between coats , then came the fitting out Sails blocks cleats, I should also point out that the Hull had 3 coats of paint wet sanded to 2000 grit sandpaper then buffed with 3M buffing compound then waxed
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pete48 got a reaction from hexnut in Eel by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" =1' - SMALL - William Garden Designed Canoe Yawl
Next I started on the moldings and detail; work including the Base, Next came the Varnishing, then the Spar making as well as making the brass turnbuckles
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pete48 got a reaction from hexnut in Eel by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" =1' - SMALL - William Garden Designed Canoe Yawl
The Cabin was then completed including the Porthole glass, Cockpit floor then made along with framing for the benches, benches then completed and cabin details started
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pete48 got a reaction from hexnut in Eel by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" =1' - SMALL - William Garden Designed Canoe Yawl
Next the Deck was painted and the coamings bent , the Hull was then painted Navy blue , port holes cut into coamings, bottom paint applied
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pete48 got a reaction from hexnut in Eel by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" =1' - SMALL - William Garden Designed Canoe Yawl
Next was the completion of framing for the Cockpit/ Cabin Coaming, and a double check of the Mast steps. The Exposed section of the Cockpit and aft painted white. then the deck was installed
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pete48 got a reaction from hexnut in Eel by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" =1' - SMALL - William Garden Designed Canoe Yawl
The Next step was to Make and install the Centerboard trunk ( with working centerboard ) and brass tubing for the Rudder, Deck beams started and Mast steps installed along with Sampson post, then completion of deck framing
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pete48 got a reaction from hexnut in Eel by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" =1' - SMALL - William Garden Designed Canoe Yawl
Once the stems ( bow and stern ) were cut and the molds faired, the ribs were bent over the molds and then the Keel was laid. then the planking and removal from the building jig
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pete48 got a reaction from hexnut in Eel by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" =1' - SMALL - William Garden Designed Canoe Yawl
The next step was to set up the molds and dry fit the stem
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pete48 reacted to Omega1234 in Eel by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" =1' - SMALL - William Garden Designed Canoe Yawl
Hi Pete
What can I say, except, she's a beauty!!!
You've done one heck of a great job on her.
I hope the owner was equally pleased.
Cheers
Patrick
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pete48 got a reaction from Roger Pellett in Eel by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" =1' - SMALL - William Garden Designed Canoe Yawl
Finally the Roller furler was made along with the Jib, Bowsprit finalized , Standing rigging finished Solar panel made and installed along with Vhf antenna and Air cowl in the bow. In conclusion she took about 5 months to build, the Client was thrilled and said it looked even better when he saw it in person, She was a lot of fun to build
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pete48 got a reaction from hexnut in Eel by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" =1' - SMALL - William Garden Designed Canoe Yawl
Once satisfied with the spars they were varnished as well * just a note: there were 4 to 5 coats of Epifanes varnish applied and sanded to 1500 grit sandpaper in between coats , then came the fitting out Sails blocks cleats, I should also point out that the Hull had 3 coats of paint wet sanded to 2000 grit sandpaper then buffed with 3M buffing compound then waxed
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pete48 got a reaction from yvesvidal in Eel by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" =1' - SMALL - William Garden Designed Canoe Yawl
Next I started on the moldings and detail; work including the Base, Next came the Varnishing, then the Spar making as well as making the brass turnbuckles
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pete48 got a reaction from yvesvidal in Eel by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" =1' - SMALL - William Garden Designed Canoe Yawl
The Cabin was then completed including the Porthole glass, Cockpit floor then made along with framing for the benches, benches then completed and cabin details started
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pete48 got a reaction from yvesvidal in Eel by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" =1' - SMALL - William Garden Designed Canoe Yawl
Next the Deck was painted and the coamings bent , the Hull was then painted Navy blue , port holes cut into coamings, bottom paint applied
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pete48 got a reaction from yvesvidal in Eel by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" =1' - SMALL - William Garden Designed Canoe Yawl
Next was the completion of framing for the Cockpit/ Cabin Coaming, and a double check of the Mast steps. The Exposed section of the Cockpit and aft painted white. then the deck was installed
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pete48 got a reaction from yvesvidal in Eel by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" =1' - SMALL - William Garden Designed Canoe Yawl
The Next step was to Make and install the Centerboard trunk ( with working centerboard ) and brass tubing for the Rudder, Deck beams started and Mast steps installed along with Sampson post, then completion of deck framing
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pete48 got a reaction from yvesvidal in Eel by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" =1' - SMALL - William Garden Designed Canoe Yawl
Once the stems ( bow and stern ) were cut and the molds faired, the ribs were bent over the molds and then the Keel was laid. then the planking and removal from the building jig
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pete48 got a reaction from yvesvidal in Eel by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" =1' - SMALL - William Garden Designed Canoe Yawl
The next step was to set up the molds and dry fit the stem
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pete48 got a reaction from hexnut in Eel by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" =1' - SMALL - William Garden Designed Canoe Yawl
I know that this is kind of Backwards, Gallery first then a Revised Build log. To start I have had the drawings for this boat for over 25 years ( purchased thru WoodenBoat. ) so, when I was Approached to build the boat I jumped at the chance.The Boat was built bent ribs over molds just like the original. So I started by making the molds, the first shot is the clients boat
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pete48 got a reaction from hexnut in Eel by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" =1' - SMALL - William Garden Designed Canoe Yawl
Finally the Roller furler was made along with the Jib, Bowsprit finalized , Standing rigging finished Solar panel made and installed along with Vhf antenna and Air cowl in the bow. In conclusion she took about 5 months to build, the Client was thrilled and said it looked even better when he saw it in person, She was a lot of fun to build
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pete48 reacted to Jim Lad in Eel by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" =1' - SMALL - William Garden Designed Canoe Yawl
That looks a very neat little craft - and a very nice model.
John
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pete48 got a reaction from DSiemens in Olympic 470 by DSiemens - FINISHED - BOTTLE
Nice Work, Well done she looks great
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pete48 reacted to DSiemens in Olympic 470 by DSiemens - FINISHED - BOTTLE
Oh yeah. If your wondering how it's hanging in mid air I ran the fore stay up through the top of the mast instead of through the bow like I usually do. It goes to show how thin the thread I used is.
Bottling didn't go quiet as well as planned. The sail came loose and I had to try to get it back together in the bottle. It didn't quiet make it but after messing with it for three hours I figured it was as good as I could get it. I contemplated taking it out and redoing it but with such a tight deadline I left it as is. I know what I'll do differently with the next one when ever I get around to it.
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pete48 reacted to captainbob in USCG Pequot (WARC-58) by captainbob - FINISHED - 1:96
It’s time to start some rigging. The mast is a brass tube with a wooden tapered piece on top. The boom mount is plastic as are the nav. light mounts. The nav. lights are brass tubing with clear tubbing inside and a colored stick inside that to show red or white. The foredeck parts are in place so I could mount the boom crutch and measure for the boom. The Pequot website gave good plans for the ship as made but the modifications after she was transferred to the Coast Guard were never documented. So when it comes to details most of it has to come from the pictures.
I just noticed, looking at the pictures, that although the drawings show portholes (lights) in the hull they do not show in any of the pictures. Now I have to go back and fill them and repaint the hull. Ah well.
Bob
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