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Hey

I'm jan from the netherlands 56 years old and I started building an Outerbanks 20 with the hull number 55. I am a carpenter and this is my third vessel, A Morbic 12 designed by Francois Vivier and a SUP from Chesapeake Light Craft. So I have a bit of experience in building a boat. I like to show a few pictures

[Designer]

Hi Jan,

 

Welcome to the forum.

 

You are doing very nice work. Thanks for sharing the pictures. I am looking forward to watching her grow.

[Chick Ludwig]

We're looking forward to "building" her right along with you. Brings back pleasant memories.

[smccormick]

Hi Jan, thanks for showing us your project.  I hope you continue to share your progress.

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progress with the OB 20

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The chine batten glued in the trusses

[smccormick]

Nice progress.

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The diagonal stringers

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A carpenter with too many clamps does not exist

[Chick Ludwig]

Your family must own a clamp factory! Family VonClamp?

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7 hours ago, Chick Ludwig said:

Your family must own a clamp factory! Family VonClamp?

Years of investing

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And now the other side

[Jknight611]

Nice........very nice!

 

i have clamp envy!   Might have to retract my statement “can’t have too many clamps!”

[HighDesert]

Hi Jan,

 

I too, am building an OB20.  We're going to have beautiful boats, aren't we?   I'm two years and about two inches (50.8mm?) ahead of you.  My thread, which I don't post to as frequently as I should, is HighDesert. 

 

It appears that our experience is somewhat similar.  I'm a semi-handy guy and I've built a couple of kit boats.  It turns out I enjoy the building more than using them...so far.  Heck, I grew up on the Great Plains and now I live in the desert...what's a boat good for anyway?  I'm thinking (hoping) that might change with the launch of the OB20.  

 

Keep up the good work Jan, post often and I'll try to keep up.

 

Carter

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18 hours ago, HighDesert said:

Hi Jan,

 

I too, am building an OB20.  We're going to have beautiful boats, aren't we?   I'm two years and about two inches (50.8mm?) ahead of you.  My thread, which I don't post to as frequently as I should, is HighDesert. 

 

It appears that our experience is somewhat similar.  I'm a semi-handy guy and I've built a couple of kit boats.  It turns out I enjoy the building more than using them...so far.  Heck, I grew up on the Great Plains and now I live in the desert...what's a boat good for anyway?  I'm thinking (hoping) that might change with the launch of the OB20.  

 

Keep up the good work Jan, post often and I'll try to keep up.

 

Carter

Hi Cater

 

Yes it is a beautiful boat and my wife enjoys sailing and I enjoy building it.
I hope to have her ready in the summer.
are you going to dig a canal in the desert?

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Today the chine flat glued in place

[HighDesert]

Hi Jan, 

 

A canal to get me out of here...that's a ridiculous idea, but I've heard worse.   Actually, I'm researching the shortest route to blue water right now, but hoping a trailer will do the trick. 

 

Jan, you'll find lots of great information on this forum.   You can ask questions directly, learn from other folk's questions, or scroll through the several years of discussions.  You'll always learn from these guys.   There are a few professionals and lots of really knowledgeable armatures here...plus, a Young Master, an Old Master, a Magician and more than a couple Wizards.

 

I'm watching you.

 

Carter

 

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A bit further ......

[smccormick]

Thanks for keeping us updated, it's coming along.  Nice to see someone making progress.

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