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    Dutch Barge long distance cruisers

    I would like to discuss "AFFORDABLE" plans (less than $200. U.S.) for simple designs of motor barges made from steel ONLY.
    Post by: rickthorn, Aug 5, 2009 in forum: Boat Design
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    Dutch Barge long distance cruisers

    Benford Designs... I have the Benford Catalogs, unfortunately the big problem is pretty much all the designs are what i consider extremely...
    Post by: rickthorn, Aug 4, 2009 in forum: Boat Design
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    Stirling Engine Designs

    Thanks for your replies... The Stirling was something I just wondered about, especially from a "free" energy point of view. Since it's operation...
    Post by: rickthorn, May 5, 2009 in forum: Boat Design
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    Stirling Engine Designs

    I was just wondering if anyone had ever considered the Stirling Engine concept for marine designs. Something like solar heat collection above...
    Thread by: rickthorn, May 2, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: Boat Design
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    What makes a "Blue Water Boat"?

    Fresh "Tidy Bowl" in the head?:p
    Post by: rickthorn, Mar 21, 2009 in forum: Boat Design
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    HDPE Boat Hulls

    If it's an "ink blot" test...I see a replacement jeepney roof
    Post by: rickthorn, Mar 20, 2009 in forum: Materials
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    Risks of working in the UAE

    Laws Any person, especially everyone in the U.S. should expect JUST AND REASONABLE laws. Unfortunately now those responsible for making laws are...
    Post by: rickthorn, Dec 15, 2008 in forum: Services & Employment
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    Risks of working in the UAE

    I thought this was unfortunate, but really...is it any worse than allegedly civilized countries like the U.S., Britain, Australia witch hunts for...
    Post by: rickthorn, Dec 15, 2008 in forum: Services & Employment
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    Cheap steel barge builder around the world ?

    Barges Thank you Stumble for your thoughts on open water crossings. I live full time in asia and will not be returning stateside. If I get the...
    Post by: rickthorn, Dec 2, 2008 in forum: Boat Design
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    Some suggestions needed, 1 person mini speed boat design

    I have seen something like you describe on t.v. recently. I think they are called "Sprint Boats", and they race around in small channels which...
    Post by: rickthorn, Dec 2, 2008 in forum: Boat Design
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    Dutch Barge long distance cruisers

    Catamarans and Other Designs Thank you Pericles, I went to the "Gunboat" site and looked at the catamarans. They are large and beautiful, but I...
    Post by: rickthorn, Dec 2, 2008 in forum: Boat Design
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    Dutch Barge long distance cruisers

    About Catamaran Thank you for your reply Pericles, unfortunately I need more interior space than a catamaran can offer and I wish for minimum...
    Post by: rickthorn, Dec 2, 2008 in forum: Boat Design
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    Cheap steel barge builder around the world ?

    Considering Something Other Than Barge Now The problem for me in considering a barge is barges are not designed to be self-righting. Now I am...
    Post by: rickthorn, Dec 2, 2008 in forum: Boat Design
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    Dutch Barge long distance cruisers

    Something Other Than Barge... I agree that barges are not designed to be "self-righting", they just appealed to me because of the large amount of...
    Post by: rickthorn, Dec 2, 2008 in forum: Boat Design