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    Boat Identity

    Looks like a Seadog 30 motor-sailer. Cheers.
    Post by: gwboats, Apr 28, 2022 in forum: Sailboats
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    Rudder for Thames barge hardware etc.

    Hello Alfie, welcome to the forum. Just a quick note to say that the old Thames barges usually did not have a bottom pintle. Their arrangement was...
    Post by: gwboats, Mar 13, 2020 in forum: Boat Design
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    Watertight hatches with wheelchair friendly, flush floor lip?

    The watertight sliding doors on 'Tenacious' were supplied by Winel in Assen in Holland. I believe they were the 'Seagull' type but all their doors...
    Post by: gwboats, Mar 2, 2017 in forum: Boat Design
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    Watertight hatches with wheelchair friendly, flush floor lip?

    An option is to fit sliding watertight doors. We fitted them on the Jubilee Sailing Trust's barque 'Tenacious' when we built her in 2001. They are...
    Post by: gwboats, Mar 1, 2017 in forum: Boat Design
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    Electric Drive for 30ft River cruiser

    I would recommend you try LMC in Honiton, Devon UK. Ask for Trevor. I used his electric motors and controllers in designing the propulsion...
    Post by: gwboats, Jun 15, 2015 in forum: Hybrid
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    Anybody have a suggestion for a bilge paint/coating

    Bilge Paint Always liked Danboline by International. Good coverage and wears well. Whatever you choose, good preparation and follow...
    Post by: gwboats, Mar 25, 2015 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    Bilge Pump Problem

    Bilge Pumps If it is not a motor problem (rotor balance, electrical phase balance) then my guess is cavitation. Do the pumps have any sharp bends...
    Post by: gwboats, Feb 3, 2015 in forum: Boat Design
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    Building the Mayflower

    Harwich Mayflower For all the structural bolting (that is for joining all the timbers, planking etc) the plan is to use silicon bronze CW116C....
    Post by: gwboats, Nov 9, 2014 in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
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    Building the Mayflower

    Harwich Mayflower Design To put everyone's mind at rest (I hope), the design for the Harwich Mayflower ship has been developed to be a sailing...
    Post by: gwboats, Nov 9, 2014 in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
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    Building the Mayflower

    Mayflower 2020 Very nice blog, great pictures and detail. Just to let you know that the designer of the Harwich Mayflower is a regular on this...
    Post by: gwboats, Jul 30, 2014 in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
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    boatyard in europe

    http://www.tnielsen.co.uk This would be my choice, Peter. I have worked a lot with them and they have the people, facilities and experience for...
    Post by: gwboats, Feb 17, 2014 in forum: Boat Design
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    Size limits of BIG wooden ships? (global strength issues/why not use metal frames)

    Then , of course, there is this one to add to the list: http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=330958 Aluminium alloy framed,...
    Post by: gwboats, Jan 9, 2014 in forum: Boat Design
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    What code? 35m SWATH RV

    DDALMAU, If you read this you should get your answer: http://www.dft.gov.uk/mca/mgn390.pdf
    Post by: gwboats, Dec 9, 2013 in forum: Class Societies
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    What code? 35m SWATH RV

    Workboats over 24 metres should be regarded as cargo vessels according to MCA publication 'UK Ship Classification and EC Equivalents'.
    Post by: gwboats, Dec 8, 2013 in forum: Class Societies
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    How can I calculate the tonnage

    Displacement Estimate I would say you are close with your first weight, Peter. My estimate for that hull using a reasonable sailing waterline...
    Post by: gwboats, Aug 18, 2013 in forum: Boat Design