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    Aluminum Window Frame Finishes

    Powder coating it is! Thank you all for the thoughtful input.
    Post by: We're Here, Oct 12, 2015 in forum: Boat Design
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    Aluminum Window Frame Finishes

    Anodized or powder coat or ...
    Post by: We're Here, Oct 10, 2015 in forum: Boat Design
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    Winter Project - Light Cartopper

    I'd like it to come in at 40#. I have looked at canoes but, for instance, the 13' Grumman weighs 60# - too much. Wouldn't rule out auxiliary...
    Post by: We're Here, Oct 9, 2015 in forum: Boat Design
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    Winter Project - Light Cartopper

    My forum search didn't find anything. With hand tools only, I'd like to build a small, rowable (as opposed to rowing) boat suitable for a single...
    Thread by: We're Here, Oct 9, 2015, 3 replies, in forum: Boat Design
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    Aluminum Window Frame Finishes

    I'm seeking experiences regards which of the two will look better after several seasons. I have seen powder coat fail during that span of time...
    Post by: We're Here, Oct 9, 2015 in forum: Boat Design
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    Aluminum Window Frame Finishes

    I have a decision to make regards the finish on aluminum window frames. Anodizing or powder coating are the options. These are Diamond Sea Glaze...
    Thread by: We're Here, Oct 9, 2015, 7 replies, in forum: Boat Design
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    News and Information regarding container ship El Faro

    My ticket was limited to small craft but I have an opinion and I'm having some trouble with attributing this disaster to bad luck. Why was it...
    Post by: We're Here, Oct 9, 2015 in forum: Boat Design
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    Window Specs

    TANSL! Thanks! Precisely that data I was seeking. Somehow the recommended thicknesses are less than I would've expected. Now to make a...
    Post by: We're Here, Aug 3, 2015 in forum: Boat Design
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    Window Specs

    I've tried but my efforts have gotten just a sales pitch for membership or handbook purchase. Excessive for someone considering his own build,...
    Post by: We're Here, Aug 2, 2015 in forum: Boat Design
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    Window Specs

    This is very close to the boat that I have in mind: http://www.aj28boats.com/pages/basicrec.html
    Post by: We're Here, Aug 2, 2015 in forum: Boat Design
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    Window Specs

    I mentioned hull speed capabilities only to provide a rough image of the boat itself, not by any means are these the speeds used in these...
    Post by: We're Here, Aug 2, 2015 in forum: Boat Design
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    Window Specs

    The SNR is just too low there hence my asking the questions here. I'm far more confident of the data / advice given here.
    Post by: We're Here, Aug 1, 2015 in forum: Boat Design
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    Window Specs

    Am considering building a so-called semi-displacement workboat of about 30' x 11'. Top speed of about 24 and a cruise of about 14. Now the...
    Thread by: We're Here, Aug 1, 2015, 18 replies, in forum: Boat Design