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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-03-2019, 06:13
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Posted By knottybuoyz
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Hiya Del

Nice to hear from you again too. Sold the boat eh? That sux. You put a lot of work into it.

How's Lena?

Living in the PI full time now?

Rick & Lori
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-03-2019, 07:47
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Posted By knottybuoyz
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Hey folks

Been awhile. Long winters suck in this part of the world. We're still frozen in here. I did mange to get to the boat shed this weekend to inspect some damage to the bow shed.
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-08-2017, 13:26
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Posted By knottybuoyz
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

A little of this and that. Web log updated.

https://www.cruisersforum.com/attachments/gallery/1/7/0/4/img_1966_1.jpg

https://she-kon.blogspot.ca/2017/08/this-and-that.html
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-08-2017, 13:21
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Posted By knottybuoyz
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Fairing the rudder prior to adding reinforcements (biax glass and carbon fiber)

https://youtu.be/N_8mOZmhbiM
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-08-2017, 11:05
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Posted By knottybuoyz
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

It hasn't rained in 36 hrs! Wohoo! We may have turned the corner. Oh wait. Fack! More nasty weather in the forecast! :banghead:

Anyhow I managed to get some puttering in. Two aft bulkheads...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-08-2017, 12:33
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Posted By knottybuoyz
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

The rains seem to have let up for awhile. Whoever out there is doing the rain dances, please stop!

Working hard trying to stop 'over thinking' every detail of this project. Just picked a task...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-06-2017, 12:45
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Posted By knottybuoyz
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Frame A and D now tabbed to the hull. I ran out of glue (epoxy & wood flour w/little cabosil) so ordered more. I hope to drop Frame F in tomorrow. That's the front part of the main cabin. Will have...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-06-2017, 12:17
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Posted By knottybuoyz
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Putzed around some more today. Back really seized up last night. Took it easy. After a fresh look at Frame D this morning I realized I had it all frigged up. The way I did it the thing floats in...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-06-2017, 11:43
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Posted By knottybuoyz
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Today I got the upper portion of Frame B tabbed to the hull and Frame D set in place. I'll line it up and glue it to the hull tomorrow.
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-06-2017, 11:51
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Posted By knottybuoyz
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

I explained the results of my visit with the neurosurgeon yesterday on today's blog update: https://she-kon.blogspot.ca/2017/06/buttercup.html

I'm pooped or I'd write something more.

Cheers!
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 14-06-2017, 10:46
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Posted By knottybuoyz
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Thanks Warby!:thumb:

Finally something worthy of reporting.

Spent the last few days trying to hoist my 6" x 6" x 16' i-beam up into the air! After a couple of failed attempts I managed to get...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-06-2017, 11:42
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Posted By knottybuoyz
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

I'm back (again). Well sorta. Still nowhere near 100%. Have an appt with the neurosurgeon on the 21 st. to see if there's anything that can be done. I did manage to get out into the boat shed today....
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-04-2017, 14:53
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Posted By knottybuoyz
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

I'm back. Well sorta. Still having issues with my back and leg that keeps me out of the boat shed most days. Updated our web log with a few details on what's been happening.

M/V She:Kon: A...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-04-2017, 07:34
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Posted By knottybuoyz
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

So technically it's 'Spring' here. Supposed to hit 10C or for you south of the fence that's 50F. :whistling: Lots of rain in the forecast.

Finished my latest assignment with the Gubment on...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-11-2016, 08:32
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Posted By knottybuoyz
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

My buddy Matt in Australia asked me for an overview pic of the boat.

"Only the greatest minds have the messiest desks!" - Albert Einstein
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 01-10-2016, 08:49
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Posted By knottybuoyz
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

So my plan to use a home made boom to lift the engine into the boat doesn't seem to be workable.
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-09-2016, 08:49
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Posted By knottybuoyz
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Had to open up one of the shed doors to get the trailer in and offload the engine. This is what I found!
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-09-2016, 09:52
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Posted By knottybuoyz
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Added a few gussets from scrap sitting around. Can't hurt and cost virtually nothing.

https://www.cruisersforum.com/attachments/photobucket/img_2222569_0_522caff590dc3bb0faa1ba639a9e7ce6.jpg

Web...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-09-2016, 10:10
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Posted By knottybuoyz
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Made a few of my own modifications to the rudder this morning.

https://www.cruisersforum.com/attachments/photobucket/img_2221137_0_783ea3b6ae475872a0be31aa191d50ca.jpg

I'm certainly no welder....
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-09-2016, 08:11
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Posted By knottybuoyz
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

#feelinginadequate :nonono:
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-09-2016, 11:29
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Posted By knottybuoyz
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Drilled a few holes in the skeg & got a call to go see machine shop guys to finalize details on rudder fab.
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-09-2016, 14:30
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Posted By knottybuoyz
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Good News! Rudder finally being fabricated!

https://www.cruisersforum.com/attachments/photobucket/img_2218288_0_9644baebfa8ec2729e9651341eecd727.jpg

News, Weather & Sports @ 11! Stay Tuned!...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-09-2016, 09:04
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Posted By knottybuoyz
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

The Dark Side of boat building nobody wants to talk about!

https://www.cruisersforum.com/attachments/photobucket/img_2218010_0_be70961e3d18ed1dbd03a6ed2fe58b10.jpg

Web log updated:...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-09-2016, 09:09
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Posted By knottybuoyz
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Basement bulkhead #2 filleted, taped & glued.

https://www.cruisersforum.com/attachments/photobucket/img_2217163_0_405d848dfd487c78724697bf8c3e5aca.jpg

Blog update:...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-09-2016, 08:31
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Posted By knottybuoyz
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Plan this morning was to get both small bulkheads in. No way, I was rolling around in the 'poxy! Frig, my left butt cheek is now waterproof and I smell like French Fries (again)! :banghead:
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