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Forum: General Boating Discussion 07-07-2015, 09:59 PM
Replies: 73
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Posted By Mike_G
She is finally Alive !!! It was its first test...

She is finally Alive !!! It was its first test ride on lake but I'm going offshore next week so I hope to make some better pics :-)

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Forum: General Boating Discussion 28-06-2015, 08:23 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,403
Posted By Mike_G
She is finally ready. Now have to break in the...

She is finally ready. Now have to break in the engines and I'm going offshore in 2 weeks

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Forum: General Boating Discussion 18-05-2015, 03:33 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,403
Posted By Mike_G
Yes it's Polyester. It is a glue for Balsa....

Yes it's Polyester.
It is a glue for Balsa. Also used it to fullfil hydrofoils to make it harder
Forum: General Boating Discussion 18-05-2015, 03:30 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,403
Posted By Mike_G
I wish. Boat will be ready for sure but I'm not...

I wish. Boat will be ready for sure but I'm not sure if I will get co-driver and funds to be there this year :-/ It's a long way for me from Poland
I will do my best to get there. If not this year,...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 17-05-2015, 04:40 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,403
Posted By Mike_G
Been some time since I've posted anything here ...

Been some time since I've posted anything here
Engines are on the boat. Hope to put her in the water in 2-3 weeks

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Forum: General Boating Discussion 08-03-2015, 06:37 PM
Replies: 73
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Posted By Mike_G
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Some work done over weekend

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Forum: General Boating Discussion 27-02-2015, 02:37 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,403
Posted By Mike_G
Engines are home Now I can officially say that...

Engines are home
Now I can officially say that I can't wait to finish her

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Forum: General Boating Discussion 26-02-2015, 03:35 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,403
Posted By Mike_G
And I took my other toy for a spin today. ...

And I took my other toy for a spin today.
Almost forgot how fun it is to drive and it matches to the boat...

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Forum: General Boating Discussion 26-02-2015, 03:31 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,403
Posted By Mike_G
Its been a long time since I did anything to the...

Its been a long time since I did anything to the boat due to winter but weather starting to be nicer so its time for rigging :-)
Hope to update pics more frequently now
We got cleats and some...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 29-11-2014, 01:57 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,403
Posted By Mike_G
Just weighted the boat, hull + fuel tank + floor...

Just weighted the boat, hull + fuel tank + floor + cabin construction etc. 1600kg
Bit more than I expected but still not bad for 32 ft boat
So with engines, brackets, interior, and rigging should...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 24-11-2014, 01:55 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,403
Posted By Mike_G
So we have got a hull.... Yeah I know, trailer...

So we have got a hull....
Yeah I know, trailer is to small. It's a trailer from my 23ft boat
Still good to transport bare hull

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Forum: General Boating Discussion 09-11-2014, 11:38 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,403
Posted By Mike_G
Officially its a 5 seater at the moment Still...

Officially its a 5 seater at the moment
Still enough space to put single or twin inboard engines side by side

Yeah I know its really dirty. We just finished cutting laminate and didn't clean it...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 06-11-2014, 08:17 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,403
Posted By Mike_G
Thanks racefan we are trying to make it as good...

Thanks racefan we are trying to make it as good as possible
While laminating a bottom we were working in up to 5 people at once
Forum: General Boating Discussion 04-11-2014, 09:00 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,403
Posted By Mike_G
As its gonna be mostly pleasure boat we have a...

As its gonna be mostly pleasure boat we have a cabin. Well almost

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Forum: General Boating Discussion 30-10-2014, 05:18 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,403
Posted By Mike_G
She is out of the mould 4328643287 ...

She is out of the mould

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Forum: General Boating Discussion 29-10-2014, 05:32 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,403
Posted By Mike_G
Some update pics Main structure is made from...

Some update pics

Main structure is made from douglas fir but everything else is made from foam to make it a bit lighter
Stainless steel fuel tank is in, floor is in, berths are in. Everything is...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 17-10-2014, 02:56 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,403
Posted By Mike_G
Just before the weekend we have finished deck...

Just before the weekend we have finished deck with a lot of puzzle worko in tight places around the cockpit and windshield. We have put some plywood where there gonna be cleats or hinges. Also...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 16-10-2014, 04:43 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,403
Posted By Mike_G
Full baltek on bottom We are preparing longits,...

Full baltek on bottom
We are preparing longits, hog etc and making some progres with deck construction

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Forum: General Boating Discussion 13-10-2014, 02:15 PM
Replies: 73
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Posted By Mike_G
More Balsa 4317443175

More Balsa

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Forum: General Boating Discussion 10-10-2014, 08:11 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,403
Posted By Mike_G
Yeah I will go with small/light cabin I would...

Yeah I will go with small/light cabin
I would love to leave it as a light racer but I will use it mainly as a pleasure boat so small cabin would be great addition

Hope to race it some day but...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 10-10-2014, 04:02 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,403
Posted By Mike_G
Baltek on chine. At the moment we have second...

Baltek on chine.
At the moment we have second chine also covered with baltek.
Bottom next week

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Forum: General Boating Discussion 09-10-2014, 04:21 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,403
Posted By Mike_G
@ARROW830 I will not lie I just love this color...

@ARROW830 I will not lie I just love this color scheme. Thats why mine will be almost the same

Transom is 7cm (2 3/4 inch) thick. Should be ok for twin 300s

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Forum: General Boating Discussion 09-10-2014, 11:16 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,403
Posted By Mike_G
It depends how many guys working with the boat....

It depends how many guys working with the boat. We've got 4 to 5 laminators at once so each of us have less than 2 square meters to laminate
Forum: General Boating Discussion 08-10-2014, 09:46 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,403
Posted By Mike_G
Just before the transom Trying to get as good...

Just before the transom
Trying to get as good laminate as possible

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Forum: General Boating Discussion 08-10-2014, 02:52 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,403
Posted By Mike_G
Although we are using very traditional materials...

Although we are using very traditional materials to build the boat we've decided to vacuum bagged transom.

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