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    Sharpie River Cruiser

    So i noticed,,,LOL I came in on this topic a little late.
    Post by: HELLICONIA54, Apr 27, 2014 in forum: Boat Design
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    Sharpie River Cruiser

    Australia"s Michael Storer has some designs that may suit you. http://www.duckflatwoodenboats.com/mainpages/mundoo.php
    Post by: HELLICONIA54, Apr 26, 2014 in forum: Boat Design
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    Building Heidi

    I'm set to begin building Richard Kolin's Heidi,a 12' traditional built lap strake row/sail skiff.The plans call for half inch thick timber...
    Thread by: HELLICONIA54, Oct 14, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: Materials
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    Random Picture Thread

    It also has twin rudders,either side of an outboard motor.I think it started it's life as a fishing boat,had super structure and a mast added...
    Post by: HELLICONIA54, Apr 25, 2013 in forum: All Things Boats & Boating
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    Random Picture Thread

    [IMG] Something strange on the Glenelg river.
    Post by: HELLICONIA54, Apr 23, 2013 in forum: All Things Boats & Boating
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    Pedal Powered Boats

    The best man powered boat (ride on)that i've seen is the Hobie"s "Mirage" system.simplicity itself.
    Post by: HELLICONIA54, Apr 8, 2012 in forum: Boat Design
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    60's Binks Flying Dutchman, re-rig - HELP?

    my Fd project is on hold for a while My hartley ts16 is taking o=ver.The Fd besides timber framing is all 3mm ply.Binks in Adelaide told me that...
    Post by: HELLICONIA54, Oct 30, 2011 in forum: Sailboats
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    Can everybody design?

    I like reading John Welsford's description of how he designs a boat.He knows how its should go,before its built.Me? "if it looks like a boat,and...
    Post by: HELLICONIA54, Apr 8, 2011 in forum: Boat Design
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    Can everybody design?

    Nice piece of tupperware.Engineered for going fast,but totally useless for anything remotely practical.
    Post by: HELLICONIA54, Apr 8, 2011 in forum: Boat Design
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    Can everybody design?

    Wasn't the Titanic "engineered"?
    Post by: HELLICONIA54, Apr 8, 2011 in forum: Boat Design
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    Binks FD restore

    I am restoring a binks FD, sail number KA175,named Kittiwake, Last known owner lived in Portland,Victoria,AU It has a fibreglass hull, timber...
    Thread by: HELLICONIA54, Feb 19, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: Sailboats
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    Mast position for small sailing dinghy

    Boat heads into the wind,Then stalls(stops.)You swim to your boat and continue on.lol better than watching it sail away from you...lol I'm pretty...
    Post by: HELLICONIA54, Jan 16, 2011 in forum: Stability
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    60's Binks Flying Dutchman, re-rig - HELP?

    FD rebuild They are a beautifull boat.Pity all the videos show them in heavy seas and strong winds.LOL my wife swore she'd never sail in it.ah...
    Post by: HELLICONIA54, Jan 15, 2011 in forum: Sailboats