ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
Re: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
Technically those diamond plate walking plates double as fenders and a walking platform.
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Re: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
Thanks Jaysen, jonnymac, cape man, MikeyGnz, Lee, and Tom for the banter and laughs on fenders, guards, etc.
Lee, I intend finding weighbridge to measure trailer, and trailer plus Skinnydip, weights.
I found the elusive little bugger inside one the two same-sized sockets that I was using when assembling. I must have attempted finishing the assembly only with the other.
I've been laying low these past few days with a throat and chest infection. As a precaution, I got covid-19 tested and have just received a very welcome negative result. Time for a red.
Lee, I intend finding weighbridge to measure trailer, and trailer plus Skinnydip, weights.
Tom, "went rabbiting" is a newbie for me, and it's a beaut!
I found the elusive little bugger inside one the two same-sized sockets that I was using when assembling. I must have attempted finishing the assembly only with the other.
I've been laying low these past few days with a throat and chest infection. As a precaution, I got covid-19 tested and have just received a very welcome negative result. Time for a red.
Currently building Jacques Mertens ST21 "Skinnydip". Boating adventures: Splash testing and using 'Skinnydip, as a basis of further building refinement; Adams 44’ sailing sloop "Great Sandy" (cruising and maintaining); Iain Oughtred Feather Pram "Mini Dip" (building); Jacques Mertens R13 "Wood Duck" (built and due for maintenance).
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Re: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
Glad you don't have Covid. Old Cloof like you doesn't need that!
The world always seems brighter when you've just made something that wasn't there before - Neil Gaiman
Re: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
Glad your Covid free take care of yourself and get well. Glad you found your nut also.
Tom
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Re: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
Thanks cape man and Tom.
I've deliberately not turned on my phone or computer these past five days while recovering from a bad dose of flu. Have been reading and doing odd jobs around the house. I'm starting to come good now.
I've deliberately not turned on my phone or computer these past five days while recovering from a bad dose of flu. Have been reading and doing odd jobs around the house. I'm starting to come good now.
Currently building Jacques Mertens ST21 "Skinnydip". Boating adventures: Splash testing and using 'Skinnydip, as a basis of further building refinement; Adams 44’ sailing sloop "Great Sandy" (cruising and maintaining); Iain Oughtred Feather Pram "Mini Dip" (building); Jacques Mertens R13 "Wood Duck" (built and due for maintenance).
Re: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
GB, always nice to turn-off the phone!! Glad you are getting better!!! Jeff
Re: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
GB smart man better to get well without outside intrusions. Glad to hear you are recovering.
Tom
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Re: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
Thanks Jeff and Tom.
The local council has cracked down on tenders being stored on public foreshores, so today I moved and anchored Skinnydip wading distance out, and tethered Great Sandy's RIB tender to her with lines and a padlocked cable.
I was hoping to get an additional coat of varnish on Great Sandy's cabin portlight trims and cockpit sole today, but it's overcast with rain threatening.
Tomorrow is looking more promising.
The local council has cracked down on tenders being stored on public foreshores, so today I moved and anchored Skinnydip wading distance out, and tethered Great Sandy's RIB tender to her with lines and a padlocked cable.
I was hoping to get an additional coat of varnish on Great Sandy's cabin portlight trims and cockpit sole today, but it's overcast with rain threatening.
Tomorrow is looking more promising.
Currently building Jacques Mertens ST21 "Skinnydip". Boating adventures: Splash testing and using 'Skinnydip, as a basis of further building refinement; Adams 44’ sailing sloop "Great Sandy" (cruising and maintaining); Iain Oughtred Feather Pram "Mini Dip" (building); Jacques Mertens R13 "Wood Duck" (built and due for maintenance).
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Re: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
When you write tomorrow you are speaking of my today. Now I know how you can get so much done...
The world always seems brighter when you've just made something that wasn't there before - Neil Gaiman
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Re: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
Currently building Jacques Mertens ST21 "Skinnydip". Boating adventures: Splash testing and using 'Skinnydip, as a basis of further building refinement; Adams 44’ sailing sloop "Great Sandy" (cruising and maintaining); Iain Oughtred Feather Pram "Mini Dip" (building); Jacques Mertens R13 "Wood Duck" (built and due for maintenance).
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