May Be More Of Us, Soon

[Dave Fleming]

Was spending my online Forum time over at WoodenBoat but think I will be spending more here.
Perhaps we will see more of them drift here in the future.

Some pretty savvy people have posted over in those Forums, like to see them here.

Or so says I.



Edited: to clean out stuff that I was rash to post last night.
:o

[mmd]

Hi, Dave. Nice to see you here. Quiet 'n' peaceful-like, isn't it?

[Dave Fleming]

Ayup Mike and, just the way I like it.

If I wanted to wade in blood and gore I would still be living on 'thioty thoid and thoid' in Greenpert, Brooklyn.

Folla?


Wha'cha been up to besides cleaning up after the big blow?

[duluthboats]

Hi Dave

I have to agree that things have changed a lot at WB forum. I visit there less and less but it is still the place to go if you love wooden boats. I have learned many things from that forum. I sure hope it doesn’t self destruct.

I know your knowledge will also be appreciated here.

Gary :D
G. Schollmeier, at WB

[Meerkat]

Whereever you go, there you are! :)
Different place, different rules. I love sailboats.

Pax!

[mmd]

Dave, I've been spending a lot of time on the arrangements, outfit, & shop drawings for the reproduction of the 1927 vintage 59-ft Burgess staysail schooner "Nina" currently under construction at Covey Island Boatworks. The usual juggling of quarter-inches to make a modern yacht look like it has absolutely no modern features under it's 1920's skin. Fussy things like, "How do you hide twin diesels in a classic interior layout?" Lots of fun, but never enough time. Next up looks like an 1890's Crowninshield 90-ft gaff schooner. I love my job, I love my job, I love my job!

[Dave Fleming]

Mike, am I correct in thinking you have been doing a bit of work for Covey Island recently?


NINA was one of my 'first loves' when I got the boat bug, look at me now! A rum sodden old boatbuilder. Ain't life grand?

:) :D

[htom]

[sigh]

He is always making "better idiots", which in BBS terms means "nastier trolls". I don't think that moving here is really going to help in the long run (and I assume that I am not one of the problems you're trying to avoid!)

[doorstop]

Attitude, it's all about attitude. I hope this is as nice a place to visit as the "Woodenboat" forum once was..... and I trust it will stay that way.

[Mac]

All,

I also got bored by those long silly and totally uninteresting discussions. Not to mention people getting personal :mad:

Not being located in America nor being American makes it also hard (impossible) to understand most of it anyway..

Have been looking around on this forum ( thanks for the tip Dave) and it looks like a nice place.

For the 'natives' of this forum:
I live in Denmark, and I am building a 27 ft John Hesp designed bermudan cutter in wood and epoxy.

Constuction started in may this year, but winter is comming here, so I have hauled all my machines and tools out of the construction hall (i.e. tent ) and moved everything to the workshop.

Hope to make the rudder this winter.

[Oyster]

Going to the burn barrel, on break, got mighty ugly. Ain't going there no more. Some folks need to find a better hobbie and life, than sitting behind a computer all day and night. Maybe someone is allowing the cancer to kill "IT" or to wither on the vine. Thanks Dave.

As far as my daily routine, I am working on a new 17' garvey of yacht proportions, built for Mamma. We have the kids out of the house, except for a few pop-in trips, so we are fishing when weather permits,, and cathing trout, bluefish, flounder, and the old standby hogfish, for the winter freezer delights.

[MarkC]

Oh, Doorstop, this place has its moments as well. Have a read of the thread 'Apache is back' in powerboats forum. Woodenboat never got that crazy (or did it?).

But I have learned some things even from the nasty 'Apache is back' thread. I now know not to say 'splasher' or 'poper' to fiberglass boat manufacturers - and sailbloat to sailing fans.

On a positive note, have a look at Dim's Cad work in the gallery - Wow!

[mmd]

MarkC, as acrimonious as the "Apache" thread may have gotten, it was at least on-topic for a boat forum. The difficulties being experienced at the other location is due to the participants wanting to bring sex, politics, and religion into the mix.

In actual fact, I think that the discussion of other boat forums is not germane to our participation on this one, so I have decided to not post here anymore on what is or was a problem with the WB Forum. So, respectfully to all, this is my last on this topic.

[Dave Fleming]

Mike's on track here people. We don't need to bring our dirty laundry from 'the other place' over t'here.
I edited my initial post to this thread to eliminate the
'negative waves'

Folla?
;)

[Tar Devil]

Hi Folks.

Wow! You can hear a pin drop in this place!

Later,

Phil

[Dave Fleming]

Well Tar Devil, say something, then!

:D

[clyderigged]

I generally am not a follower, but I don't want to miss any of Dave Fleming and others' knowledge on turning trees into boats. I learned a lot at the WB forum and always hope to learn more about the magic shipwrights do. Wire splicing I understand but what alchemy is needed to properly spile a plank. ;)

Looking forward to learning more on keeping my Tahiti ketch alive and well.

Dave - next time your at the SD maritime museum please say hello to Jeff Saar, Jim Davis, and the rest of the gang on the Star of India for me.

Jamie White

[Dave Fleming]

Jamie!!!
I was lookin' for ye. Our man at the SD Musuem did mention you and enjoyed his visit up there. Good fellow, is our Jeff aka Chipito on his infrequent visits to the WB Forums.
He presented SWIMPAL and I with invitations for one of the Media, early 1900's steam yacht, luncheon cruises for our 42nd. Wedding Anniv. We both enjoyed it very much and the Sherry, the wine, the food, the coffee, the cheesecake.

Not too shabby says I.;)

[Willallison]

Well, I say welcome to you all:D
I've not spent much time in any other forum(s) - all that I require can be found right here - with enormous thanks, as alway, to Jeff.
We all work hard to keep things on topic, so a little more expertise is always a welcome thing.....

[mmd]

It's feeling very homey here already.

[David N.]

Howdy all ,
While I'am not a wooden boat builder , I do enjoy reading how to ( sort of ) .

[ErikG]

Always great to get more folks to the forum, but please bear in mind a couple of things...

This is BOATDESIGN.NET, where we are primarily into boats and their design. please post any questions regarding design, boat building education in the correct forum and keep the "what boat should I get" and other non boatdesign related posts in the open discussion forum.

Woodenboat's forum might have been a forum like any other (don't know, didn't go there much) but this one isn't. This is a place where real NA's and boatdesigners hang out and where aspiring designers take their first trembling steps into the world of boat design. So try to keep the level as high as you personally can. What I mean by that is that if boatdesign.net starts to change into a general boating forum the real designers will go away, and those of us that are learning a lot from these guys will get very sad.

Also it's a good thing to remember that even though Jeff is from the US we are many who aren't, and doesn't type fluent english so please be nice to us :)

Have a great boatdesign.net experience

[have I put myself on a high horse now? Didn't meant to]

[duluthboats]

Erik,

LOL!!!:D and I meant it.

Gary :D

[ErikG]

So why the big smile?

Hmm... maybe the high horse quote wasn't english after all... :D

Well I guess som smiling won't hurt... :D :D :p

Ok now, since there is almost no reason to smile, or to get the shades :cool: out again until spring.

I'll be quiet now, waiting for the spring to come around the corner :)

[Oyster]

Question, Erik, with no face, but imput of knowledge or comments on boats, without a P.A. or N.A. piece of paper, is restricted? That may keep it quite quiet, for a while. Thanks for the clarification in advance.

[gonzo]

I think what erik g means is that we are mainly interested about boat design, construction and handling. There are related subjects, like anchorages and legal requirements, that pertain to the site. Postings are mostly technical. The "Apache is back" posting got a bit heated. The problem, as in one other, was with some people posting very negative comments anonymously. I think that overall it has been a rare occurrence, which attests to the ethics of the members.

[Dutch Rub]

HI all ! thanks for the invite! Looks like a pretty happenin place.! I cant wait!

[ErikG]

Hi Oyster

Anyone can ask any question about design, construction, repair etc. and I'm sure they'll get lot's of answers, just please keep it in the right forum section.

I sure as hell have no official qualifications, and I don't think I have any more right than anyone else to hang around here.

I just hope that all the new visitors will respect and keep to the style, and hopefully add, to the homey feeling we have here already.

Clear enough? Probably not, i'm never very clear am I :D

So Welcome Oyster

[Dutch Rub]

Yup welcome Sir Oyster!

[Memphis Mike]

C'mon home now Dutch. Who let you out?

[popeye]

Can i come in . I'll be good.

[Dutch Rub]

welcome popeye.... pull up a scab and sit on down

[popeye]

hmm. how sophister..mmercated, dey gots dem little doileys.

[Oyster]

Thank you, Erik. I responded to Dave's initial post topic, nothing more or nothing less. I have nothing to add, other than, you will find that if I do add a reply, it will be more than just jabber to pass the time. Call me on it, if it may stray from the topic. I really have little time to spend, anyway, but like to read about boats and evolving technigues and designs. I do hope this forum is moderated better, to stay on topic. Regards.

[Joe (CSOH)]

How do I post a photo of myself, my dog, my boat , my bridge, on this thing :D

[Dave Fleming]

What have I done????

Mea Culpa Mea Culpa.


:o :(

[Tar Devil]

Originally posted by Dave Fleming
What have I done????

Mea Culpa Mea Culpa.


:o :(

Can't fault you for your honesty, Dave. There certainly were more... and soon!.

I'm gonna go eat some chicken wings.

Later,

Phil

[Memphis Mike]

Can I have some o them wangs phil? I looooooove chicken wangs!:D

[Dutch Rub]

the hell with them thar wing ding things, grab a can o meat and start to lickin!

[Rogue Sailor]

Hi folks! Just popped in from WB Forum. Seems quite civil here. I like it.

Cap'n Joe
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid47/pfad815f3e2869ef35319081a73fbe506/fcc6f308.jpg

[SailDesign]

Hey! Can you WB folks keep the noise down? We're trying to sleep here...

;-)

Welcome aboard, just don't go rocking the boat.

[Dutch Rub]

Sorry sail design but that just aint the way we wooden guys does stuff down here in the bilge.

[Doug Carlson]

Rogue Sailor,

Nice work! Is it to your design?

Welcome to the forum,

Doug Carlson

[Rogue Sailor]

Hi Doug,

Thanks for the compliment.

No, not my design... its an 8' "Yacht Tender" built from Compumarine plans.

Regards
Joe Pitoniak

[rickc]

Originally posted by Oyster
I have nothing to add, other than, you will find that if I do add a reply, it will be more than just jabber to pass the time.

That would be a change!

(Just kidding you Mike)

Rich

[popeye]

Is there a test today?
I didnt know there was a test today.
Did you know there was a test today?
I didnt know there was a test today..

[Dutch Rub]

its one of them tar pop quizzez, popeye

[gonzo]

Is good to have you here. I believe there are a couple of wood scraps under the fiberglass and carbon fiber dust. We'll have them cleaned for you. They tell me that stuff grows on trees!

[Dutch Rub]

Who are you?:rolleyes: This place is gettig a bit strange and I've only been here for 1 day.:confused:

[Shang]

Oop! Sorry...Didn't notice the Five-Mile-Per-Hour buoy!
...Headin' back to the Wooden Boat forum...

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid81/pa6bc5035d5297e14b3b333cc23f851f3/fb0424b4.jpg

[rickc]

Just for that Shang you have mail bouy watch at 0600

http://members.iquest.net/~lisard/heypage/mailbouy.jpg

[Conrad S.]

Hey, nice place, lots of good tech info up above, but it looks like the bilge may need pumping soon.:p

[IMPRIMIS]

Belated test post :D

[Oyster]

Originally posted by rickc


That would be a change!

(Just kidding you Mike)

Rich

Ah, lets see, Rich. I don't recall a Rich. But am I doing okay??;) Have I met you at a bar?:p Now off to harrass some trout. Oh, to be fulltime employed again.:) But I will leave that to the massacists.

[SailDesign]

Heehee! I just find it amusing that someone called "Imprimis" had a "belated" test post.
Well, little things, as they say.......

[Dutch Rub]

Oh......... my stomach aches..........

[Bayboat]

I see that a few of the jabbermouthies from the WB bilge have slithered over here. There's no place to hide. Do we have to give up on "discussion" forums? Don't bother to respond to this. You know who you are, and so do the rest of us. Conrad S. is right; start the pumps.

[David N.]

bay boat ,
Glad to read you again , yer right as rain , kinda think some folks are holding back because of the bilge water . If I dont get back to you soon , it's because i will be out of country for a week . The old pharts club is shaping up !! .

[gonzo]

What's this thread about? Are any boats involved?

[Dave Fleming]

Well look what the cat dragged in!

Bay glad ya seen my post. Yeah the pumps over on the WB went on the 'fritz' and I saw the waterline edging higher so I decided to spend my on line time over here. As can be seen from the initial posts to this thread I made mention of it over in WB.

Unfortunately the gulls following in my wake didn't get all the fish gurry and some of it followed me into this berth. If ya catch my drift?

:mad: ;)

[Dave Fleming]

Dave N, how things at Nichols Bros.?

[David N.]

Hi dave , what's the good new's ?? ,
Thing's at N.B.B.B. , have slowed down a bit , they are having problems finding certified plate ( the USN , being picky and all ) , so I have taken a couple of week's off and am about to hop on the big bird , heading to russia ( St.Petersburg ) in a couple of hour's . Have built about 75% of the frames with rider's , most of the tee's are in , now they are hanging some " show iron ( alum, that is ) building in mod's , two of the mod's are being hung with girder's and intercostal's .
Same old problem's , young fella's should not be allowed to have hammer's , it's better to do thing's right the first time ( with finesse ) , than have to tear thing's apart , because some one was slamming !! .
All and all , thing's go good , they hired a old fella ( five month's older than me , so I call him gramp's , one of my welder's is a year younger than me , so he is snotnose ) who is also a mech.eng. , so we have been banging out some pretty nice part's , kind of funny " snotnose " has to meat axe , all my fit's because they are " to tight " , poor baby !! .
Life in the yard's , what are you doing , ??
Yak@ulater David N.

[Dave Fleming]

David N

Be Safe and Well!:)

[gonzo]

Is this a bash WB thread?

[Dave Fleming]

Gonzo

I realize it sounds that way, not deliberately of course.
For some WB is still fine and for others well... it has seen better days.

Just like all else in life everything changes and yet remains the same.

PAX.

:)

[Tad]

Dave,

There was some talk of clipper bowed schooners over on WB the other day. I mentioned North Head and shortly one of your photographs popped up, thanks. And you are missed by some.

Take care, Tad

[Dutch Rub]

Gee Dave-

the fellas at WB said you are a pretty swell guy and now it sounds like youre dis-ing them. Does this have something to do with a lack of unisaws and topsiders?

[trouty]

You rang?:D

What sorta threads this?:rolleyes:

The bilge is my domain, well me Fuji n Gruber at least, the rest a you shiney pants stay topsdies with McHale, Binghamton and Ensign Parker, where you belong!;)

I dunno - like we need you lot down here in the Bilge knockin over the still - Fuji's been brewin them potatoes for days - they was almost fit to drink!:mad:

Damn land lubeer boat builders - shouldnt let em anywhere near anything thats already wet on the bottom!:rolleyes:

Moooderator - Jeff - sort this lot of rabble rousers out will ya?:rolleyes: :D

Cheers!

[popeye]

All I brought for a change of clothes was my purple sequined evening gown and a nice pair of gold lamme slacks... I'll be right back. slam.

[gonzo]

I asked before what the thread was about. Is it drag queens? The sequines and lame gave you away.

[Dutch Rub]

:rolleyes: ....... anybody have any saltines?..... Im feelin a little sick.....

[8knots]

An honest question..... Do you woodbutchers;) have problems getting good quality boat lumber. Here in Alaska I can't even get a straight 2x4 let alone finding some good Mahogany? The industry seems to be suffering all over. I hope I can find good wood for my Whitehall in the future.
Welcome........8Knots

[Oyster]

Straght wood makes for a dull looking boat. [Wink] A good wood butcher works better with rough sawn lumber. It costs less, and has many advantages. But thats for another thread up yonder.

[Dave Fleming]

8 Knots, gonna send ya by email the name of a fella in Alaska who is also a woodenboat fan. Hopefully he can give you some leads.
Of course there is always bringing it in from the lower 48 but you are sitting in the midst of lots of world class boatbuilding timber right there. No one custom cuts locally?

[Bob Smalser]

8Knots...Ya gotta lot of local, old-or-slow-growth hemlock up there that a surprising number of folks have success with in boat hulls...too cold to rot very quickly.

[8knots]

Thanks all.....Id like a few bft of that Cypress from Oysters homeland. I miss the swamp and catfishin!
Anybody sold the family farm and bought one of those fine planes Garret Wade has? (product review)
8Knots

[Dutch Rub]

....... yer gettin off topic.... back to my stomach ache......

[8knots]

Do we really have a topic? I'll send pepto...
8

[Guest]

This must be the longes thread in the forum. There will be more of whom? Someone suggested drag queens.

[Dutch Rub]

...... more of us groovy dudes from WB forum.... well spice this place up a bit....

[SailDesign]

"groovy".
That brings back memories - of the 60's.
They do say that if you can remember the 60's you weren't "there". How 'bout you, Dutch - remember much?
;-)

Steve

[Dave Fleming]

Please Don't Feed The Trolls!
:(

Sail, he was run out of the WB Forums by the administrator.
I have been told he is back there again under another name.

Again I must apologize for opening my big mouth over there about spending my online time over here instead of at the WB Forums.



:o :o :o

[SailDesign]

Dave - You will pay for that mistake - someday ;-))

[Dave Fleming]

Ayup, and well I know it too!
:o

[Dutch Rub]

Dave- what the hell is your problem? You think youre too good for every body dont you? That youre some kind of boat building JC that every one needs to bow down to-bet youre not half as smart as you pretend to be....

[popeye]

No, it's true. I got into trouble the time I fell off my boat and into the water, there I lay, kicking, wallowing and calling for help, when Dave walked by...

Dutch, that's a nice blouse, did you make it yourself? ;-)

[Dutch Rub]

..........well pop.....its not an original, ....I saw oprah wearing one on the million dollar pyramid show........seeeeewwww.........

[Dutch Rub]

boy this is one slow place....

[gonzo]

How about stopping all the sqwaking and write something about boats?

[DutchRub]

Well that seems to be the question of the moment ...where is the Oyster? :confused:

[willibuch3]

Hi to all.

Where is everyone?

I am a new member and have started construction of a 34 ft 1920's style power boat. Construction will be plywood on Southern yellow pine,epoxy-cloth covered.

[PAR]

Willbuch, the Dutch has Rubbed most away from this thread . . . he has a skill in this area here and on other forums as well.

[Red Elk]

Stumbled apon this forom. Mite b rite up my ally....but how dos one OPENLY ask so ALL can see/ help? Im a computer dah (realy). Any out there willing to tell? Red Elk

[Willallison]

Stumbled apon this forom. Mite b rite up my ally....but how dos one OPENLY ask so ALL can see/ help? Im a computer dah (realy). Any out there willing to tell? Red Elk

Well, you've managed to register and everything ok - so you're off to a good start! :D
Near the top left corner of each subject page (eg. powerboats, open discussion etc) there's a button that says "New Thread". Click that and you can start a new discussion about whatever boat related thing you want to know about.
BTW - welcome to the forum!

[willibuch3]

:) Welcome Red Elk.

I am not sure if you are asking about what buttons or keys to use to make a reply?

[Kiernan]

New to this board but, not new to the industry. Well, when it comes to knowing any one portion I have to say I am a general know enough to get into trouble, then out, then in again.
I have been in cruising boards, racing and general marine industry lurker.
I have some focus on design, building and the use of sail boats for the most part but have designed a couple of power boats. One 65' the other 15' with a 13, and 17 & 23 foot version. I built the 15 as a proto type and it worked fine. funding became a problem for production and I was in a car accident halting that project at the time.
I am a westlawn student having paid up the fees but slow on the courses as it was placed on the back burner more times than I'd care to remember.
So, I am honing my talents, concentrating my energies and developing some focus on creating more of a base to work from.
That will include continued Westlawn education, Auto Cad and math development studies.
I've purchased a couple of projects boats to toy with and to sell as additional income to fund this process. Yeah, I bought right. And have to facility to store and work on them. Oh yeah, time too!
This is a great site as for the potential to communicate with others more into the "what makes it work" than I have experienced before.

[dutch man]

Hey gang Im back!