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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-09-2012, 09:52
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Posted By Blue Stocking
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Those of us who have built boats from scratch understand how you feel.
Like you said, it'll be there when you are ready to jump back in. :cheers:
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-08-2012, 03:38
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Posted By Blue Stocking
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

I worked on preparing Whitehawk, 105 ft Bruce King ketch, for towing back to US, after a fire on board.
Batteries the size of small fridges in the bilges.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 16-08-2012, 06:00
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Posted By Blue Stocking
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Don't know about Turkey,--but the chicks look good.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 11-08-2012, 10:12
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Posted By Blue Stocking
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Looking good Rick.
Gravity being what is, the dropped spanner doesn't want to fall across the terminals below.
But I'm sure you have allowed for heavy insulated covers for those batteries.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-07-2012, 17:00
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Posted By Blue Stocking
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

You know you are making headway when the hull you worked so hard to make watertight, is having holes cut in it. :D

Looks good Rick.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 16-07-2012, 04:48
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Posted By Blue Stocking
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

I feel your pain brother. Keep looking at the silver lining.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 16-07-2012, 04:28
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Posted By Blue Stocking
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Rick,

You are doing your part to stimulate the economy.
Cried all the way to the bank, did you? :D
Onward and upward.:thumb:
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-07-2012, 04:37
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Posted By Blue Stocking
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Rick,--jump in on the chorus:
Wheels on the bus go round and round,--
2nd best day re: boat sale :thumb:
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-06-2012, 05:41
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Posted By Blue Stocking
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

I have to admit to a bit of a smirk when in the company of some of my building construction buddies. When they complain of the difficulty of assembly, I think to myself "If only you knew " :rolleyes:
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 09-06-2012, 16:33
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Posted By Blue Stocking
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

What a bummer--just as you were gearing up for a push :(
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-04-2012, 12:41
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Posted By Blue Stocking
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

If you can get the Admiral to sand, you must hold the rank of First Sea Lord. :devil:
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-04-2012, 07:49
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Posted By Blue Stocking
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Oh yeah!!:thumb: longboards were invented by rotator cuff surgeons.
oh de pane!!
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-04-2012, 06:02
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Posted By Blue Stocking
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

In the '70s and '80s we built a number of hand-laid and rolled powerboats in the 50 - 75ft range using Airex core over male molds.
A semi-gloss finish was all that was required, so long-boarding was...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-03-2012, 03:59
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Posted By Blue Stocking
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Not #9576. Other model doesn't state yea or nea.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-03-2012, 05:21
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Posted By Blue Stocking
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

It would appear that the developed curvatures of the two meeting edges have gone a little awry. :banghead:
Maybe secure the bulwark panel at about the half length position and coerce toward the bow...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 16-03-2012, 04:08
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Posted By Blue Stocking
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

AMEN TO THAT, BROTHER !!! :D
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-11-2011, 11:15
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Posted By Blue Stocking
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

2 :thumb: up.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-09-2011, 07:49
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Posted By Blue Stocking
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Tough folks up there in "eh" country. Acetone and duct tape, right Rick? :D
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-09-2011, 15:17
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Posted By Blue Stocking
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Take It Easy--This is not a component of a Viking Burial.:(
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-09-2011, 08:56
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Posted By Blue Stocking
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Damn work :(--gets in the way of serious stuff, don't it?

Have seen air-driven, nylon nails (used in the shoe industry apparently) used to fasten bulkheads to hull, and other right angle...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-08-2011, 07:26
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Posted By Blue Stocking
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Are there permanent butt blocks backing up the splices, or at the least, temporary cleats to help alignment. Big sucker, ain't she. :thumb:
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-08-2011, 08:23
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Posted By Blue Stocking
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Del,

It is the Law of Inverse Proportions.

Cost twice as much for the yard bill, is half the size when in the water.

Skeleton looks great :thumb:
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-08-2011, 15:56
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Posted By Blue Stocking
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

40ft of 1/4" clear plastic tube filled with cool aid, best water level you will find:D
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-07-2011, 03:57
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Posted By Blue Stocking
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Not a good time to sell, eh!!. Friend had a Pearson 30, in good shape GIVEN to him the other day.
Hang in there :thumb:
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-07-2011, 16:34
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Posted By Blue Stocking
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

You know when Toronto and Halifax are hotter than Bermuda, it ain't no joke.
Out of about15 gateway cities which service us, only London, England was cooler than us,
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