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    Estimate Man Hours to build a yacht......

    It always takes twice the amount of hours you think. :)
    Post by: StrandedMariner, Jan 7, 2009 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    Dix 43; getting there...

    Thanks for the kind words Manie, and you are absolutely right. This project could not have been in better hands.:) And regarding the workshop,...
    Post by: StrandedMariner, Dec 19, 2008 in forum: Metal Boat Building
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    Dix 43; getting there...

    Hello Manie, I am glad you had a chance to see 'Waratah'. I can't wait to have here ready and in the water, but it won't be long anymore now....
    Post by: StrandedMariner, Dec 18, 2008 in forum: Metal Boat Building
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    Fishy story...but true.

    And the more modern units even catch AND eat the fish for you. :D
    Post by: StrandedMariner, Dec 1, 2008 in forum: All Things Boats & Boating
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    Watermaker without a high pressure pump

    There are basically two families of RO watermakers. With and without energy recovery. The basic principle is always the same. You need to overcome...
    Post by: StrandedMariner, Nov 30, 2008 in forum: Sailboats
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    Shipping help

    You might find that it is cheaper to hire a delivery skipper. I am facing the same problem. Next year I have to move a 44 footer from Durban to...
    Post by: StrandedMariner, Nov 29, 2008 in forum: Sailboats
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    My first vacuum resin infusion attempt...

    Wynand, it seems you are on the right track there. Good luck!
    Post by: StrandedMariner, Nov 22, 2008 in forum: Boat Design
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    Self steering

    And on top of that autopilots use a lot of power as well.
    Post by: StrandedMariner, Nov 9, 2008 in forum: Boatbuilding
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    Self steering

    I really like the Monitor windvane, as in Wynands picture. After a lot of research I had shortlisted 3 brands, Monitor (from Scanmar), Aries, and...
    Post by: StrandedMariner, Nov 3, 2008 in forum: Boatbuilding
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    Trailerable daysailor underway...

    Looking good mate! Congratulations!
    Post by: StrandedMariner, Oct 30, 2008 in forum: Boat Design
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    comment on rudder

    you didnot design it mate, , trouble is you cant stand comment on your baby, calm, its ok my first boat had MUCH worse, but I learn the hard...
    Post by: StrandedMariner, Sep 17, 2008 in forum: Boat Design
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    comment on rudder

    I wholeheartedly agree with that. So is calling my personal preference for the rudder design of my cruising boat, and my reasons for having chosen...
    Post by: StrandedMariner, Sep 17, 2008 in forum: Boat Design
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    Dix 43; getting there...

    I chose this design, the Dix43, because I wanted a strong and sturdy cruising boat. I did a lot of research before I made my choice. The Dix43 is...
    Post by: StrandedMariner, Sep 16, 2008 in forum: Metal Boat Building
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    Dix 43; getting there...

    As I mentioned earlier in this thread, the Dix43 comes with two alternatives for the rudder. One is the skeg mounted rudder as on my boat, the...
    Post by: StrandedMariner, Sep 16, 2008 in forum: Metal Boat Building
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    Chinese Boatbuilders??

    Nah, they invented oxygen, and golf, and snowboarding, and turds, and everything else of course. ;)
    Post by: StrandedMariner, Aug 12, 2008 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building