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DrWatson

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  1. fitted laminated beam to foredeck. It's supposed to be a spinnaker take-down guide. We'll see how it works.
  2. Laminated some mahogany to make a spinnaker take town guide on the foredeck of the skiff. Repaired the mast track Repaired mast base where some swelling had occurred Attached the Spinn halyard top block, - twice - once in the wrong position. Fixed hole in mast from wrong position above Sanded bowsprit down in diameter until it fitted in through the hole in the stem, then redid the carbon on the ends. Made some cedar grips for the 2m carbon tiller extensions I'm making made list of all the goodies i need to buy Took main to sailmaker for Cunningham install at
  3. ooo nice. Where'd y'get that cedar from and do you mind if I ask what it set you back? R
  4. Hi NZrat, What wood are you using for your frames and stringers? R
  5. FRiday night,10pm Srilll at worke so friggn drunk Great weeemkmfd comgin! is this an achievement? wow only 4 spellign mistalkes¨
  6. Sat, Bought a boathook, 12€ Bought a red emergency flag, 6€ Bought a white light all-round camping lamp 14€ (ripoff) Bought a horn for signaling 4€ All items required for the registration safety test. Sunday, sick in bed. Tuesday, boat passes inspection yay
  7. Sat. Launched the boat at the official launching party, involving lots bubbly and some brown bubbly. Christened boat. Headed out of narrow harbour fairway and into 12-17knts possibly gusting 20 knts. 40-50 people watching. OMG. I'm totally hooked. Why didn't someone tell me how fast these skiff things go??? With two people hiking as much as they could, the boat was flying. Water everywhere. Christina laughing all the way out and back in at high speed. AWESOME! Sun. Avoided hangover. Still smiling. Mon. Still smiling.
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