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    W17 trimaran...What do ya think??

    We are currently building a W-17 along with a Seaclipper 20 [our 3rd] in the shop. We are impressed with the details that Mike has worked into the...
    Post by: xsboats, Feb 23, 2012 in forum: Multihulls
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    Dried out

    Slickseam or in the old days waterpump grease is used because it squeezes out thereby not causing damage. Damage will occur with the application...
    Post by: xsboats, Nov 6, 2008 in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
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    Inboard engine well for outbaord motor

    I recently replaced planks on a 20 ft Simmons highside . Check out her well details at southshores website, they built her. "Dreamcatcher" has a...
    Post by: xsboats, Aug 30, 2008 in forum: Boat Design
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    What is the best marine plywood

    Those needing baltic birch can e-mail me at kswatts@msn.com for the contact info. Another excellent choice is called Powerply, sold by World...
    Post by: xsboats, Aug 30, 2008 in forum: Materials
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    Handling, steering problems

    Had the same problem on a 32 ft Fibercraft converted to 2 250 hp Yamahas. Boat had a permanent "squat board " at the transom . I added trim tabs...
    Post by: xsboats, Aug 30, 2008 in forum: Boat Design
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    What is the best marine plywood

    Okume has been the standard in my shop but I have used lots of aircraft grade Russian birch ply lately. 1/4" for a new foredeck on a 505, new...
    Post by: xsboats, Aug 29, 2008 in forum: Materials
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    Direction on where to find a Layup schedule for a 22' speedboat?

    Look at some comparable hulls out there. Following the fleet may not put you ahead but might keep you in the race.
    Post by: xsboats, Aug 24, 2008 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    boatmaking apprenticeships, where can they be found?

    Where were you when we built "Spirit of South Carolina"right in your backyard{Charleston}? Check on the "Adventurer" project {also in Charleston}....
    Post by: xsboats, Aug 24, 2008 in forum: Education
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    electric motors for power cat

    Not having your diesels directly connected to the shafts allows for their placement in the hull to be advantageous to trim needs. Diesel/electric...
    Post by: xsboats, Aug 24, 2008 in forum: Hybrid
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    Where can I get windows from?

    I've found junkyards to be a good source of windows for various one-off pilothouses that I've built.Windows from conversion vans and suvs,some of...
    Post by: xsboats, Aug 23, 2008 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    dealing with folk who have a superiority complex

    Those who "think" they know everything are very annoying to those of us that do.
    Post by: xsboats, Aug 23, 2008 in forum: All Things Boats & Boating
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    longleaf southern pine

    Local mills will usually mill logs for 50% of the resulting lumber.I usually have better luck with those running bandsaw type rigs. Blades are...
    Post by: xsboats, Aug 23, 2008 in forum: Materials
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    We love Ferro cement but beware !

    Three years ago, a 19 ton steel ketch drug anchor down onto my 24 ton ferro Samson.We spent a long 4 hours with the intruder along side before we...
    Post by: xsboats, Aug 23, 2008 in forum: Boat Design
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    longleaf southern pine

    I recently used long leaf pine while working as a shipwright on the construction of the "Spirit of South Carolina",a 96ft pilot schooner.We...
    Post by: xsboats, Aug 22, 2008 in forum: Materials
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    need expert advice

    Best to replace planking with same wood as you are removing. Using different wood , with different properties could lead to cracked frames,...
    Post by: xsboats, Aug 22, 2008 in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration