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    looking for a builder Carolina Style Hull

    Try Jarrett Bay Boatworks on the ICW just north of Beaufort, NC. http://www.jarrettbay.com/jbbw/construction/worksinprogress.asp They have a...
    Post by: Tom Lathrop, Feb 21, 2004 in forum: Powerboats
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    Double end power boats?

    I guess that I'm the outcast here since I like the look of properly proportioned transom sterned boats. I do see some "double enders" that appeal...
    Post by: Tom Lathrop, Feb 19, 2004 in forum: Boat Design
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    Seif bailing cockpit?

    Hi Gary, Assuming you are talking about a powerboat, I'll give you my last experience. The cockpit is about 6 1/2' long and about 7 1/2' wide...
    Post by: Tom Lathrop, Feb 19, 2004 in forum: Boat Design
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    28 foot cold mold

    Gonzo, Lauan is available in waterproof glue grade if you can find it. I'd use it in preference to occoume if it were readily available....
    Post by: Tom Lathrop, Feb 18, 2004 in forum: Powerboats
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    Chine Flat Construction Questions

    The easy way to build in a chine flat is to let the side panel overlap the bottom panel and extend to the desired depth. The chine flat is then...
    Post by: Tom Lathrop, Feb 16, 2004 in forum: Boat Design
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    28 foot cold mold

    Imprimina, I hope to make it down to (Core Sounder) Sylvia's birthday party with Bob Simpson at the Sanitary this Sunday and would like to to...
    Post by: Tom Lathrop, Feb 13, 2004 in forum: Powerboats
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    in need of help

    :confused: Gary, I misssed out on a lot of math by gazing out the window too much but I think there may be something wrong with the...
    Post by: Tom Lathrop, Feb 11, 2004 in forum: Boatbuilding
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    Under sole fuel tank

    PAR, First, there is very little water that makes it past the foam seal. So little that I am not ever concerned about it. There is an...
    Post by: Tom Lathrop, Feb 10, 2004 in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
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    Under sole fuel tank

    Yep, It is Safety Standards For Backyard Boatbuilders. It give the requirements but no specifics on how the tanks are to be built or mounted. I...
    Post by: Tom Lathrop, Feb 8, 2004 in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
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    Under sole fuel tank

    How is the tank to be mounted? I installed a flange mounted fuel tank under the cockpit and made it accessable by removing the cover which is...
    Post by: Tom Lathrop, Feb 7, 2004 in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
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    My Boat is wet!!

    Nice looking boat, Will. :D You made quite a leap from our earlier discussions. A very large trailer and tow truck will be needed! Hah. :p...
    Post by: Tom Lathrop, Feb 4, 2004 in forum: Powerboats
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    Power for planing vs displacement operation

    There is an earlier thread on the forum that discusses hull shape for operation in the transition range:...
    Post by: Tom Lathrop, Feb 1, 2004 in forum: Powerboats
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    Power for planing vs displacement operation

    I'll bump this back up to the top since no one has ventured an opinion. I really don't know the answer as to whether there is a theoretical...
    Post by: Tom Lathrop, Jan 31, 2004 in forum: Powerboats
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    novice rudder question

    Most if not all boats experience more pitching motion at the bow than at the stern. This will aeriate and stall the rudder far more easily at the...
    Post by: Tom Lathrop, Jan 23, 2004 in forum: Boat Design
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    New Boat Design

    Matt, I have built and helped others build several cat ketches with foremast tubes that pierce the forward buoyancy tank. The method I...
    Post by: Tom Lathrop, Jan 20, 2004 in forum: Boat Design