Thanks len, just one of those things; wife's health not been good for a long time-somedays better than other's, however if I can get an hour or two in the "shipyard/garage" every so often then I get some r&r😊. Ahh, the little pleasures in life 😊

Looking good. Sorry to hear about all your related health and work issues. Wishing you the best and keep up the good work.
Len

My wife was looking over my shoulder, first she said "what is it" , but then she got it immediately "gravy boat."

Rossm, a carbide drill bit for ceramic and glass, was used plus a bucket of warm water (kept my hands warm 😀) whilst drilling. No hammer action, just gentle pressure, stopping every so often so as not to excert too much pressure on the ceramic and also trying to preserve the bit.

It took me a minute or so to figure out what I was looking at, and then I got it. It's a Wavey Gravy Boat, ah Bisto.

It’s all gravy now

So what type of bit did you use??😀

I knowed Gravy Boat sounded familiar!
Now I know. One of your previous posts from your club regattas DW👍
As I recall there were some other 'Fun boats' as well.
Cheers, Doug 😎

One of our club members also has a "Gravy Boat", as you can see, it is appropriately crewed by Mr. Potato Head crew members!

Will you fit a nice brushless motor? 😁

Before you invest in any high tech equipment, allow me to suggest you use that thing for gravy, and get plastic one , to sail

use diamond coated drills and water as Colin H suggests. Much better than drilling with conventional drill bits. Len

Doug, I make pretty good gravy. I think the density of the gravy depends on several things…is it a brown gravy made with a roux and drippings or stock, or a white cream gravy mad with drippings and a little cream and flour. Then, if it’s a white gravy is it sausage gravy? With biscuits? Buttermilk biscuits? Andouille gravy?😁
Ok, I’ll stop🤣

I'm with you Colin👍

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Hi Cash,
Re Why is it called a gravy boat?
"Sauce boat - Wikipedia
A sauce boat, gravy boat, or saucière is a low jug or pitcher with a handle in which sauce or gravy is served. The typical shape is considered boat-like, hence the name. It often sits on a matching saucer, sometimes attached to the pitcher, to catch dripping sauce."

"Gravy is heavy, would make good ballast."
Sounds like you make gravy like my Dad did Cash, on the rare occasions that Mum was incapacitated and not able to cook Sunday lunch. When serving up he sometimes asked; "Gravy? One slice or two?" Some things you just never forget😁
Cheers, Doug😎

Looking forward to seeing your efforts, I use a diamond coated drill for drilling ceramic and glass. And either do it submerged in water or have water running over drill bit while you work.
Cheers Colin.

Hold on y’all. Why is it called a gravy “boat” anyway? Gravy is heavy, would make good ballast. Wouldn’t the proper nomenclature be gravy “submersible”? Just wondering….😁

Looking forward to further developments Doogle👍

Re drilling / boring ceramic.
Yes you may need some new drill bits.
Something specified for stone.
Ceramic can be very hard, but also brittle and inclined to splinter and fracture.
The hard surface (especially with the oven baked glazing) can make the drill bit skid and wander. Use of a centre punch NOT recommended or you may have to buy a new gravy boat.☹️
Learned the hard way while drilling a vase for a mains lead while trying to convert it to a base for a table lamp. Ended up with a much larger hole than intended🤔 Had to use a larger grommet than planned.
A few lessons learned-
1 Before you mark the point to drill put a couple of layers of decorator's masking tape across it.
Helps to stop the drill bit skidding and wandering.
2 Fix the gravy boat securely in a clamp or vice.
3 Use a decent, accurate drill press or better milling machine or lathe to ensure stability and accuracy of rotation of the bit.
4 GO SLOW! And cool and lubricate the drill bit with a water spray or the coolant spray used in lathe work. Too fast (too many rpm and/or pressing too hard) can cause splintering and cracking as well as heating of the bit.
It ain't easy but it can be done, carefully😉
Hope this helps, keep us informed.
Cheers, Doug😎
"The owl and the pussy cat went to sea in a beautiful pea green (gravy😁) boat.
They took some honey, and plenty of money. Wrapped up in a five-pound note."

Try get a decoy duck n motorize it. It’s better than a ceramic pitcher. eBay has them. Put a water pump on it n scare other boats away

A matter of taste Gary😋
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Ho ho ho Ross😂

drilling holes in ceramics is a boring job😉

BISTO would be more suitable.

I was thinking. . . WHERE IS THE MAINMAST GOING TO BE STEPPED?😉 Fin keel and bulb should solve the stability problem??

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