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    Rain Cover for Port Light

    These port visor's should easily solve your problem and they are reasonably priced. Buy these: http://www.seaworthygoods.com/store.html They are...
    Post by: ecflyer, May 20, 2013 in forum: Boatbuilding
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    Looking for free plans for a 40' to 50' monohull sailing boat

    I recommend Bruce Roberts plans especially the 5 versions of the 434. He is very good at responding to your questions via e-mail within 24 hours....
    Post by: ecflyer, May 8, 2013 in forum: Boatbuilding
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    Help Help - build site on Lake Erie

    Here is an excellent design: wood epoxy 434 at www.bruceroberts.com The photo of the white boat next to the garage is my build, launched in...
    Post by: ecflyer, Apr 2, 2013 in forum: Boatbuilding
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    Help Help - build site on Lake Erie

    I built a 50' mono hull from scratch next to my home and then using crane & semi hauled it to a marina for final assembly. Building a cat...
    Post by: ecflyer, Apr 1, 2013 in forum: Boatbuilding
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    Insurance for a custom build????

    I did not carry insurance during my build of a 50' sailing yacht. After launching I called BOATUS for insurance of a wood home built. No...
    Post by: ecflyer, Feb 13, 2013 in forum: Boat Design
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    Alternatives to marine ply: Birch? Cedar?

    Par By the way, PAR, you are the only one talking about construction grade plywood. If you read my post carefully, you will note that I was only...
    Post by: ecflyer, Apr 27, 2011 in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
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    Alternatives to marine ply: Birch? Cedar?

    Par Your the one who does not know wood or rather you only know what the books tell you and have no on the job experience. There are absolutely...
    Post by: ecflyer, Apr 27, 2011 in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
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    Is 70hp enough?

    I have been a lifelong water skier and pulled toys of all sorts behind boats. 70hp will have all the other boaters laughing at you. If the boat...
    Post by: ecflyer, Apr 23, 2011 in forum: Powerboats
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    Alternatives to marine ply: Birch? Cedar?

    Marine plywood is not necessary If you really know your plywoods and grading you do not need to use marine ply. Here in the US you can go to any...
    Post by: ecflyer, Apr 16, 2011 in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
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    Health effects of Epoxy

    I became sensitized to epoxy I thought I was being careful w/epoxy but in the end I discovered I was not careful enough. I used nitrile gloves...
    Post by: ecflyer, Apr 16, 2011 in forum: Boatbuilding
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    New Yacht Design what do you think?

    PAR I can't stop laughing at your answer to the budding yacht designer. Maybe he is not a bud yet but still a seed. I am still laughing !!!...
    Post by: ecflyer, Mar 17, 2011 in forum: Boat Design
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    plans

    Gonzo Hi Gonzo, I see you live in Milwaukee, and aparently travel the world. What do you do for a living. I live in Green bay and I am...
    Post by: ecflyer, Mar 3, 2011 in forum: Boat Design
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    What is the Easiest Boat Building Method for One Person?

    I am just finishing up a cold molded (ply on stringers) 50' monohull and I did all the work myself. It was easy; however, I would think a strip...
    Post by: ecflyer, Feb 4, 2011 in forum: Boatbuilding
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    What chemical removes cured 3M-5200

    Thanks for all the advice Submarine Tom, I just don't know what we would all do w/o your words of wisdom. You might be a bull in a china...
    Post by: ecflyer, Jan 5, 2011 in forum: Boatbuilding
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    Wheelhouse windows

    Apex1 why not tinting in the windshield? Apex1 could you explain why you do not even want light tint in the windshield? I am curious because...
    Post by: ecflyer, Jan 5, 2011 in forum: Boatbuilding