The Sexiest OzRacer (formerly Oz PDRacer)? Do I have to race against that thing!?!
A new local (Adelaide) OzRacer has been on its way for a few months now – and has made a beautiful box. People pay money for a beautiful box!
Materials
BETH Sailing Canoe being built by Norm in Toronto
I received an email from Norm who is building a Beth Sailing canoe at a boatyard while living in a camping trailer.
Cheap and effective Non Skid Paint or Varnish for Boats using household items
Any paint or varnish can be turned into a non skid paint without buying anything more than some coarse grain sugar. The texture provides good footing and has no sharpness that will hurt your feet.
An alternative solid mast for the OzRacer and PDRacer
I have drawn up a solid mast that will have the same bending characteristics as the OZracer Mk2 so will suit the sailshape that comes with the plans
Index to huge Eureka Canoe building thread
Peter Hyndman has been building his Eureka Canoe forever. I think it is still not finished – however he did document it beautifully
Interviews, Podcasts with Boat Designer Michael Storer at furledsails.com
Interview/Podcast with Michael Storer on why Australian boats are different, why traditional rigs have some distinct advantages.
OzRAcer (formerly Oz PDRacer) Sailing Video.- reaching running tacking gybing
OzRacer showing its manoeuvrability.
Q&A Epoxy gluing endgrain for timber and Plywood
The basic problem is that end grain is highly absorbent so it can steal the resin from the join leaving insufficient for good bonding.
Q&A Warming Epoxy Part A And B for good handling make a Lightbox
Just a simple wooden box with a lightbulb inside and a switch on the outside. The swing down lid has slots so the tops of the epoxy pumps are outside the box or a hinged lid you just flip up when you need to pump.
Q&A Why hasn’t My epoxy cured and Options
Epoxy that has not cured is a problem most of use come up against at least once. However it is unlikely to happen a second time as it’s operator error in 99.9% of cases. So what are the typical mistakes?
Tips for applying Teak Veneer Decks Using Sikaflex, 5200 etc
Teak and other timbers make great veneer decks. There are a couple of tricks with the sealant between the planks though
Q&A Cordless drills to replace wood clamps and cramps in boat gluing and assembly
Battery Drills (most convenient) with a clutch and variable speed remove the need for dozens of clamps which can be a major cost.
Q&A Painting and Varnishing Epoxy
Paint vs Varnish
Paint is more durable and will protect the epoxy and timber the best. But Varnish is faster and easier to apply and over epoxy needs fewer coats than paint.
Q&A – Reducing labor and waste when using epoxy
There are a number of labour and materials saving techniques that reduce labour and reduce the quantity and cost of epoxy used – wet on wet coating, one hit gluing