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by Dimitris
Thu Aug 04, 2022 2:44 pm
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: Another side of boat building
Replies: 69
Views: 29311

Re: Another side of boat building

It’s been 15 years since the first splash! The kids have grown up, the boats I mess with have sized up, but the joy that this little boat gives me every time I sail her remains the same! Thanks again to all the community in boatbuilder central for the inspiration and the encouragement! https://www.c...
by Dimitris
Sun Mar 27, 2011 11:56 am
Forum: Sail Boats
Topic: VG 18 chainplates
Replies: 13
Views: 2989

Re: VG 18 chainplates

Drawing B207/14 is missing from my plans too. Could I have a copy of the email too, please?
by Dimitris
Thu Jan 20, 2011 3:49 pm
Forum: Sail Boats
Topic: VG18 plywood
Replies: 21
Views: 4072

Re: VG18 plywood

I have built a gunter rig for my other boat (a Hartley TINA) from prime quality swedish pine, but it is a heavy rig. I think a wooden mast is not appropriate for your boat. Building a really light wooden tall mast is out of the reach of the amateur builder IMHO and it will cost you as much in money ...
by Dimitris
Thu Nov 25, 2010 3:00 am
Forum: Sail Boats
Topic: Epoxy Confusion for CV 16
Replies: 24
Views: 4491

Re: Epoxy Confusion for CV 16

Try these guys, they are in Volos and their resins have been used for boat building. They are cheaper also. http://www.fibermaxcomposites.com/ Also, Neotex has fine resins form R&G, Germany, you can see their specs at http://www.r-g.de/en/ I have used their Resin-L and Hardener-L system with goo...
by Dimitris
Wed Nov 10, 2010 6:11 am
Forum: Sail Boats
Topic: VG18 plywood
Replies: 21
Views: 4072

Re: VG18 plywood

The plywood is greek, produced by Shelman SA. Shelman had a dominant position in BS1088 plywood in the North East USA. The glue is reinforced Melamine-Formaldehyde. It is the same stuff that they use for the Marine BS1088 Lloyds certified plywood. I did a research in the internet and found that many...
by Dimitris
Tue Nov 09, 2010 9:19 am
Forum: Builder's Sail Boats
Topic: Vg20 finally underway
Replies: 225
Views: 110158

Re: Vg20 finally underway

We haven't heard from you for a while. How is your build going?

I am about to start a stretched VG18 soon.
by Dimitris
Tue Nov 09, 2010 2:47 am
Forum: Sail Boats
Topic: VG18 plywood
Replies: 21
Views: 4072

Re: VG18 plywood

Thank you all. The plywood is the one called "SHELMAPLY" in the web page from the manufacturer site that follows. Unfortunatelly, the Shelmarine product at the bottom of the page is not marketed in Greece. All of it is exported to the US :doh: http://www.shelman.gr/index.php?option=com_con...
by Dimitris
Mon Nov 08, 2010 2:34 pm
Forum: Sail Boats
Topic: VG18 plywood
Replies: 21
Views: 4072

Re: VG18 plywood

Any hints?
by Dimitris
Sat Nov 06, 2010 11:10 am
Forum: Sail Boats
Topic: VG18 plywood
Replies: 21
Views: 4072

VG18 plywood

Do you think that this plywood is OK to use for building the VG18? It is exterior, okume throughout, certified by CTB as exterior and by KOBO as Class-A. It has no voids in it, I have used 8mm sheets in the past. I am only concerned about the thickness of the face veneers. http://gallery.bateau2.com...
by Dimitris
Fri Oct 29, 2010 2:25 am
Forum: Sail Boats
Topic: CV 16 Frame Modification
Replies: 3
Views: 824

Re: CV 16 Frame Modification

Dimitri, can you tell me what plywood will you use for the CV16 and where will you buy from? I cannot find a source for okume BS 1088 in Athens.

Thanks