Sea Sled madness. It’s in my brain.

Discussion in 'Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building' started by DogCavalry, Nov 11, 2019.

  1. Mr Efficiency
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    I just read about your fall, that is a nasty one. A reminder to all of us no-longer-all-that-young people to be careful on ladders, they do have wards at hospitals devoted to them.
     
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  2. Lloyd Too
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    OUCH!!!

    I've had a couple of folks that I'm close with go through that.
    I know OUCH!!!

    I've had two spinal fusions and haven't "worked" for 21 years due to that.
    You have OUCH!!!

    I respect your pain
    Respect your OUCH!!!


    BTW, killer build!!
     
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  3. DogCavalry
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    Thanks Lloyd. Progress is a bit slow, at the moment. I'll get back on the horse soon.
     
  4. bajansailor
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    bajansailor Marine Surveyor

    That fall does sound very nasty. :(
    I fell down the companionway of our sailing boat once, backwards - for a split second I was airborne, and wondering what part of me would come into heavy contact with something first. My noggin made contact with the sole a micro-second after my ribs had an altercation with the edge of the engine box (this probably helped to slow me down a bit on the way down which was useful....).
    Fortunately my ribs were just a bit bruised, none broken, but still painful.
    Meanwhile, I am enjoying your building thread very much.
     
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  5. DogCavalry
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    Boat is successfully moved, with the shelter rebuilt.
     
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  6. bajansailor
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    bajansailor Marine Surveyor

    Ace photos John, she is looking very impressive and awesome indeed!
    An awful lot of hard work has gone in so far - and there is still a lot more required. I am tres impressed by your staying power and dedication.
     
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  7. DogCavalry
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    Thank you Martin. Your kind words mean a lot to me.
     
  8. BlueBell
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    "Higher Ground" -Stevie Wonder!
    Great shots.
    Nice move.
     
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  9. DogCavalry
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    More pictures. A friend will help you move. A real friend will help you move your boat.
     
  10. DogCavalry
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    Now I can hear the fabulous bass line.
     
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  11. Mr Efficiency
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    Some great camera work there, and the best look yet at the shape of "her". I have to say, that outside chamfer, and the forefoot, looks spot-on, but may shed some water outward and upward, a little spray knocker forward there might be an idea.
     
  12. cracked_ribs
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    Yeah nice to get a good look at the overall shape of her.

    Got a name picked out yet? I suggest "Blue Ribbin'."
     
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  13. BlueBell
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  14. DogCavalry
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    Thanks, Mr Efficiency. I think you may be right. A little spray rail might be a very good idea.
     

  15. DogCavalry
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    Hahaha! Blue ribbon! Ow, my blue ribs....
     
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