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- Thu Aug 30, 2012 12:55 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Not plastic but....
- Replies: 38
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Re: Not plastic but....
Thanks all for your kind comments. We have had the boat out a few times now. She sails well. Much faster than I expected. Yanmar 2GMF runs great (bought in 1993,first start July 2012) Minor waterpump leak. Some head plumbing leaks from not retightening hose clamps. STRONG shaft seal system is workin...
- Mon Aug 13, 2012 11:55 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Not plastic but....
- Replies: 38
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Re: Not plastic but....
Well after 20 years under construction I finally launched this boat. Whew !!! Temporarily in Okanagan Lake at Kelowna, BC Canada. Next season out to BC/Washington State coast. Now what do I do ? I will not build anything bigger than a birdhouse. Here is a link to launch pics. http://s255.photobucket...
- Fri Nov 06, 2009 2:46 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Galley Cabinet for Cape Dory 30
- Replies: 13
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Re: Galley Cabinet for Cape Dory 30
Those doors are gorgeous. I will be doing similiar in my boat soon, using Honduras mahogany.
Do you have any info on a jig you may have used to cut the slots for the louvers ?
Thanks
Do you have any info on a jig you may have used to cut the slots for the louvers ?
Thanks
- Sun Nov 01, 2009 2:46 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Not plastic but....
- Replies: 38
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Re: Not plastic but....
Some misc pics. http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh149/Canuck060/Boat/GIFjpg.jpg http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh149/Canuck060/Boat/Planking2.jpg http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh149/Canuck060/Boat/Againstshopwall.jpg http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh149/Canuck060/Boat/Save6.jpg http:...
- Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:45 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Not plastic but....
- Replies: 38
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Re: Not plastic but....
Been awhile. Still pluggin' away. Currently finishing up painting cabin and deck, fitting deck hardware and trim. The topsides will wait until the boat is outside this spring. Interior final finishing will be a work in progress for some time. Electrical, plumbing etc ready to go. Have the spars and ...
- Tue Mar 21, 2006 4:40 pm
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: Dasein, Triton 668; Nathan Sanborn
- Replies: 35
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- Mon Mar 13, 2006 1:12 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Engine box air supply.
- Replies: 1
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Engine box air supply.
My Yanmar 2GM is in a fully enclosed compartment that will be lined with sound insulating foam. It is open at the bottom to the bilge. Will I need another air supply for cooling and combustion ? I will also be installing a higher output alternator which may also benefit from some cooling air. I was ...
- Fri Mar 10, 2006 12:17 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Plumbing question
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2544
- Thu Mar 09, 2006 12:58 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Plumbing question
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2544
Plumbing question
I plan to tee my head and galley sinks and possibly a shower sump pump into 1 common drain going to a 1" bronze seacock. My question : could I also draw water for my Lavac head intake from this same seacock if I put a tee close to the seacock ? Would the sink drains have to be plugged tight for...
- Thu Mar 09, 2006 12:20 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Not plastic but....
- Replies: 38
- Views: 15309
- Wed Mar 08, 2006 7:57 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Not plastic but....
- Replies: 38
- Views: 15309
- Wed Mar 08, 2006 2:54 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Not plastic but....
- Replies: 38
- Views: 15309
Not plastic but....
Hello. New forum member here (I hate "newbie). Located in BC Canada. My project is not plastic but is essentially a bare hull now and ready for fitting out. I have been visiting the Glissando site for a couple of years and will be utilizing much of the information Tim has provided. Many thanks ...