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  1. Hi - I'm currently working in India for the next three weeks and have been doing some sightseeing in the weekends etc, and keep seeing brass ornaments etc - which raised the question in my mind regarding bronze fittings for my Weekender. I like the look of Bronze fittings etc, but to be honest the exchange rate cost of shipping to Australia makes them prohibitive based on a couple of quotes I've had from both the UK and USA. I'm thinking that while I'm in India I may be able to source some reasonable quality bronze boat bits - but am having problems locating any suppliers here that do this sort of thing. Does anybody within the forum here know of any suppliers etc. Many thanks for any help in advance SE
  2. Hi Guys - I've been offline for a a fair while - I was half way through building a Weekender two years ago and then got a new position at work. This meant putting everything (including a half built weekender) into storage. I've spent the last two years in Paris, Amsterdam, New York, Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangalore (India). I was living in Canberra, (Australia), but on my return will be setting up in Sydney. I'm returning after Easter, and will be setting up in an Apartment which comes with a Weekender sized workshop / garage. I'm really looking forward to getting back into the project - and anticipate bugging you guy's a lot over the next couple of months! I've been keeping an irregular eye on the site and its good to see that most of the old regulars are still contributing! Catch you all later
  3. Frank, I never knew my father but I am blessed with four Uncles who all incredibly special to me. I really can't imagine what you are going through. I can only reiterate the thoughts of everyone else - my thoughts are with you and your family.
  4. Capt Jake, Thanks for the sentiment However, I think the whole Thanksgiving thing with a vocabulary including 'Mayflower','Pilgrims','Turkey' and 'Yams' is lost on your average Antipodean! :wink: We struggle with the whole concept of a modern Christmas, (i.e. snow, roast meals - in 30+ deg C). I'll make you a deal though - I am prepared to give it a try, if you promise to celebrate ANZAC day with us! Regards
  5. I'm hoping for a Feb / March Launch - Everytime I think I'm making good progress work gets in the way. I've travelled interstate (Australia) 9 times in the last 2 weeks, (usually means hitting the road around 6am and not returning until 9-10pm (this includes flying time). Unfortunately this doesn't leave much time for boatbuilding. I'm all 3D, and hoping to sand, prime and paint all the internals this weekend, then planning to close-up in the following 2-3 weeks. I haven't done the cabin sides/top yet either, but have made the rafters. I'm trying to get some small jobs done in the evenings (it's now warm enough with a couple of days hitting 28deg C in the last week). We went from 10-15 deg C to high twenties almost overnight. I'll try and post some pictures in the next few days - something to keep you northern hemisphere builders enthused with the approaching winter !
  6. Thanks Guys, I found the stuff I wanted on the Link that Mike posted!
  7. Hi there, Did anyone happen to save a copy of the webpage(s) from the link below e.g. http://www.widgetsailor.com/sbjournal/sculling/scull1.html I was planning on making a sculling oar from the plans that were listed - but have found that this site is now longer hosted . Regards SE
  8. thanks for the help I saw your responses in time to make an offer. The seller has some advertisements listed in the paper this coming saturday - and so wants to wait until then b4 accepting my offer. With any luck no-one else will be interested! Thanks again for your quick responses
  9. I'd appreciate it if somebody could help me with the width of the weekender. I'm currently out of town, and have just seen a galvanised boat trailer that looks ideal. The max width between the wheel guards is 1500 mm. Will a weekender fit? Many thanks
  10. I kind of think of the weekend as a dingy The idea of a 12' tender for a 17'ish with 6+" yacht draught strikes me as funny!
  11. Wayne, Looks good! Your artwork beats mine anyday I think you've got the right idea - although I would make the following design 'observations'. I would mount the mount level with the top of the transom (then when you tilt you won't have to worry about hitting the deck). If you leave the pivot point as drawn in your diagram, you would then design the movable section of your mount at a downward angle (i.e. ensuring the motor is in the water ) Between a mix of your design and mine - I think you are onto a winner! Another option I have seen is as per the drawing attached (take 2). This option allows the mount to be raised and then the motor tilted. [attachment over 4 years old deleted by admin]
  12. Wayne, With this type of bracket the bracket tips up not the motor, (i.e. you don't use the tip mechanism on the motor mount), you achieve the same result however. I've attempted to detail this in the attached drawing (forgive the artwork :wink: ) [attachment over 4 years old deleted by admin]
  13. Chaps, Have a look at the attached picture - it is from Bristol Bronzes catalogue, and I believe it is exactly what you are after. You may not need to go to the full expense of a bronze mount - I intend to fabricate one from aluminum. [attachment over 4 years old deleted by admin]
  14. I'll second Johannah - Take it back to good stock and mix up a fresh batch (using epoxy that hasn't been sitting on a shelf for a couple of years! Different brands of Epoxy Resin age more gracefully than others - having said that I always try to apply the 'fresh is best' rule - (cooking and boat building )
  15. Andrew, A trice allows a loose footed main sail to be gathered up the mast towards the gaff, (this is sometimes called tricing up or sabotaging or scandalising the main). A trice uses a block located either on the bottom of the gaff jaws or above the gaff on the mast. I plan on using a double block above the gaff on the main (one to be used for the trice and one for a topping lift. My (basic) drawing shows the main set normally (using a snatch block at the base of the mast), with the main sabotaged (triced up), and with the boom raised using both the trice and a topping lift. You will notice I'm not an artist Hope this helps. [attachment over 4 years old deleted by admin]
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