Micro-Petrel August 2013 gonandkarl

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gonandkarl
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Micro-Petrel August 2013 gonandkarl

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This little rowing boat was the first boat I built and was the test before I started building an Adelie 14.
I made enough mistakes:
1. I used locally available birch plywood 6.5 mm instead of light weight okoume ( 6 mm ) according to the plan.
The hull weight of 28 kg I exceeded by 15 Kg.
2. I used too much resin when I fiber glassed the outside of the hull.
3. I was not very good at sanding and fairing.

But all in all I am satisfied with the test and I am glad it rows very well.

Here are a few pictures

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All pictures of Micro Petrel AD14 and FS13 :

http://gallery.bateau2.com/index.php?cat=87433

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Re: Micro-Petrel August 2013 gonandkarl

Post by Southern Gent »

Great Job, Man I do like you side car top loading system.

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Re: Micro-Petrel August 2013 gonandkarl

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Hi,
I copied the side loading system from a late American J.Dobler who had it patented in the 1980 s.
Greetings from Karl ( Austria )
All pictures of Micro Petrel AD14 and FS13 :

http://gallery.bateau2.com/index.php?cat=87433

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