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by bredstein
Mon Nov 13, 2006 2:57 am
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: FL14 (in Texas) - FINISHED!
Replies: 161
Views: 41404

Here is some update. After long discussions about plywood, glue, paint, etc. (I was sort of on the cheapo side of it), we came to conclusion that there can be no better judge but time. And as more than two months have now passed, I am ready with some observations. 1) The HD exterior plywood turned o...
by bredstein
Tue Sep 12, 2006 1:17 am
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: FL14 (in Texas) - FINISHED!
Replies: 161
Views: 41404

Has anyone put a drain in their boat. I did't mess with any drains. The seats devide the boat in three sections, and to use a plug you need first to let the water flow thru some holes under the seats and gather in one place. IMO, it is better to design a better cover, because most of water comes fr...
by bredstein
Sat Sep 09, 2006 2:42 pm
Forum: Sail Boats
Topic: Old mast
Replies: 6
Views: 1703

Charlie wrote:One part of the Alaska Gold Rush trail (which I think this picture is from) was down the Yukon River.
You are absolutely right - this is the description that went together with the photo: Klondikers crossing frozen Lake Laberge with boats and sleds outfitted with sails, Yukon Territory, 1897.
by bredstein
Fri Sep 08, 2006 10:11 pm
Forum: Sail Boats
Topic: Old mast
Replies: 6
Views: 1703

I should have started with it - here is the picture.
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by bredstein
Fri Sep 08, 2006 9:24 pm
Forum: Sail Boats
Topic: Old mast
Replies: 6
Views: 1703

Old mast

I saw on an old photograph a boat with a primitive mast - relatively thick, and with a horizontal long stick almost on top. The sail is therefore not a triangle, but more like a square - it is attached to this stick. I am totally new to sails, so could anybody comment on this type of mast? Is it use...
by bredstein
Fri Sep 08, 2006 9:19 pm
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: FL14 (in Texas) - FINISHED!
Replies: 161
Views: 41404

Great Job Andrey....Your Boat looks big...and beautiful... Thank you, Baba... you know what, most of her beauty comes from the art of photography :-) If you could cast a closer glance, you would see many imperfections. By suddenly wanting to sell this thing and building the next.... you have also d...
by bredstein
Wed Sep 06, 2006 10:10 am
Forum: Small Boats
Topic: waterproof wood glue for the rubrails?
Replies: 20
Views: 4282

In all our small boats, the rubrail is structural. We specify epoxy. Epoxy is stronger than Gorilla glue. Not sure about Gorilla glue, but Titebond is just as strong. In theory it may be different, but for our practical purposes the best test is glue and tear apart. I did this test, and in both cas...
by bredstein
Wed Sep 06, 2006 9:48 am
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: FL14 (in Texas) - FINISHED!
Replies: 161
Views: 41404

You may need longer oars. The angle to the water looks too steep. You are reading my mind! I was reading this forum about the length, and found a post by Jaques saying that 7' is ok... used the formula and also got 7' plus a few inches. So I made the oars 7' 6'', and as tried them even before splas...
by bredstein
Wed Sep 06, 2006 9:01 am
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: FL14 (in Texas) - FINISHED!
Replies: 161
Views: 41404

Thanks everybody for good words about my boat. It really feels good to be on the water in your own boat. She doesn't have a name, and I am not going to keep her long. What, am I going to start a boat collection? :-) Another few trips to the lake, and she is ready for a Craigslist. Room is needed for...
by bredstein
Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:53 am
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: FL14 (in Texas) - FINISHED!
Replies: 161
Views: 41404

Re: Absolutely beautiful

Unfortunately I've already cut curves in my frame tops. I'll have to find a work around. What were the challenges you faced in building these gunnels? If you like the gunnel on FL14, and really want to have it, then curves are IMO not a big deal. The stress vector is vertical, so you can cut these ...