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    The end of the world is near....... what Yacht will you build?

    Oh I change my mind too. The opportunity for world domination and soylent green I could let go for a chance to party on Jack's barges. If you...
    Post by: DJSwan, Jun 19, 2006 in forum: All Things Boats & Boating
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    The end of the world is near....... what Yacht will you build?

    Build a gaint raft out of anything that floats. Armed to the teeth of course. Chow will be soylent red, soylent yellow and introducing new and...
    Post by: DJSwan, Jun 18, 2006 in forum: All Things Boats & Boating
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    Wooden Mast Construction

    What are the structural requirements for a wooden mast? Who's done the load calcs? What's important for a wooden mast? I know a person or two...
    Post by: DJSwan, Jun 18, 2006 in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
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    Is boatbuilding the pinnacle?

    I can picture a caveman chopping away on a log telling another cavebuddy, "Ugg craft man ship ugg get hell out of cave ugg":D
    Post by: DJSwan, Jun 18, 2006 in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
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    Is boatbuilding the pinnacle?

    Thank you, What counts as cheating? Is there an ethical standard in boatbuilding? I understand the higher standard but not the a higher...
    Post by: DJSwan, Jun 11, 2006 in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
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    Wooden Boat

    The club And so begins the $100 dollar boat club. What is that in euros? Derek
    Post by: DJSwan, Jun 11, 2006 in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
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    Wooden Boat

    A fan Just a fan yelling from the sidelines here. This thread is a wealth of information.
    Post by: DJSwan, Jun 10, 2006 in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
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    Douglas Fir

    spell check Breathing too much dust. I believe has caused me to forget how to spell. Or am using a spell check too much. So how do I do a...
    Post by: DJSwan, Jun 10, 2006 in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
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    Douglas Fir

    Yes on the trailer. My dad was a Marine Corp officer,and I have served a brief time, so land and on the seas. I'm going for the cold molded....
    Post by: DJSwan, Jun 10, 2006 in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
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    Is boatbuilding the pinnacle?

    Is the no shelter on the water either. I am surrounded by a sea of beige track homes. The "housewright" as a real profession or artisan is dead...
    Post by: DJSwan, Jun 10, 2006 in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
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    Douglas Fir

    spelling I can't even spell Architecture
    Post by: DJSwan, Jun 10, 2006 in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
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    Douglas Fir

    Ambition has been a bit of a problem for me. That's why I am here. I no longer feel comfortable in my trade. I just saw a career advisor for the...
    Post by: DJSwan, Jun 10, 2006 in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
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    Douglas Fir

    Thank you Ike, I don't have any mohogany. I've seen that alot on boats. I got lots of DF. Some tamarack, some cedars, some white oak. I may...
    Post by: DJSwan, Jun 10, 2006 in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
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    Douglas Fir

    I don't have any plywood. Is cold molding making your own plywood?
    Post by: DJSwan, Jun 10, 2006 in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
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    Douglas Fir

    Is cold mold my best choice for DF. Do I want to saturate it with epoxies?OK, I build a river boat. It is a bit out of my comfort level as far...
    Post by: DJSwan, Jun 10, 2006 in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration