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    πŸ“ Rigging
    5 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Northumbrian ( Midshipman)
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    Gary
    try looking on amazon i bought some last year for my Thames barge
    good luck πŸ‘
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    πŸ’¬ coastguard
    5 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Northumbrian ( Midshipman)
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    Good morning Doug
    the CoG will be determined when the superstructure is completed
    then lead ballast will be added the batteries are in the best place possible any lower and they would have been obstructing the propshafts
    have a nice day
    Bob 😜

    πŸ“ coastguard
    5 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Northumbrian ( Midshipman)
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    I bought the hull from a member on here i stripped the insides and redone it to take the rudder servo i then made the motor mounts from ply i used epoxy to set them in it runs nicely on the two 45mm brass props i will make the superstructure from lite ply

    πŸ“ Boat hull
    5 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Northumbrian ( Midshipman)
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    received with thanks it will keep me busy during the winter
    I will try and post progress when i start
    cheers
    BobπŸ‘

    πŸ’¬ Emma C Berry
    5 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Northumbrian ( Midshipman)
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    their is nothing as graceful as a sail boatπŸ‘

    πŸ“ Boat hull
    5 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Northumbrian ( Midshipman)
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    Hi Mick
    what is its length & beam
    Cheers
    Bob

    πŸ“ landing craft
    6 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Northumbrian ( Midshipman)
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    I built this from scrap wood i had lying around i bought the tanks from china the motor is a 850 mfa with a speed controller powered by a 11.1v 5000 mah battery
    still in progress πŸ˜‰

    πŸ“ airboat
    6 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Northumbrian ( Midshipman)
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    I thought as the lake is still full of weed this would keep me sailing built from light ply fibre glassed inside & out then painted length 33" width 12"height 16" to top of the prop
    70 amp esc aircraft brushless motor 11" prop


    I am busy with a landing craft i thought this would be another one to beat the dreaded weed 😱

    πŸ“ SLOTH
    6 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Northumbrian ( Midshipman)
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    the hull had to be attached to the deck then i built it up to deck level now i am busy building the top & working rigs i purchased them from Peter Wiles
    I am hoping to get on the lake when the weed disappears & that doesn't look like happening anytime soon 😑

    πŸ“ Council madness...
    6 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Northumbrian ( Midshipman)
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    a classic case of power gone to there heads
    I plan to send them my input if any other members feel strong enough about this please do the same

    I sail at Killingworth and the Q2 Ashington the wildlife don't bother when we sail either powerboats or yachts
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    πŸ“ Sea Queen
    6 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Northumbrian ( Midshipman)
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    just about finished only a few deck fittings to add i used a brushless 1700kv motor & 70amp esc it runs well on a 3 cell 5000 mah lipo the planking is made from old wooden blinds
    the only outlay was for the motor & esc the rest i had
    it is marvelous what you collect over the years my next build will be an airboat i have found a motor from a WOT 4 airplane πŸ˜‰

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    πŸ“ Sea Queen
    6 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Northumbrian ( Midshipman)
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    I was clearing the workshop and found the profiles from a Sea Queen i had built a while back & decided to build another i had some 6mm and 2mm lite ply lying around i used polyurethane glue & brass pins to put it together, the shaft i had is a bit short but a double dyco will do the job the next step is to put the motor & rudder in before building the cabin

    πŸ“ Hard chine / multi chine sailing yacht
    6 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Northumbrian ( Midshipman)
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    Hi
    the RYTHMN a one metre chinned hull also plans for the Duckling & Gosling all easy builds if you want plans email
    Kevin Branch
    kevinbranch@btconnect.com

    the Sparrow by Bryn Heveldt is a good build it can be built in 750mm or 1000mm you can download the book via the internet
    lots to choose from good luck
    Bob πŸ‘

    πŸ“ airboat
    6 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Northumbrian ( Midshipman)
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    I built this from scratch for a friends grandson as the lake they sail on is full of weed just hope he likes it

    πŸ’¬ Pride Of Hythe
    6 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Northumbrian ( Midshipman)
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    wow it is fantastic you have a great skill πŸ‘

    πŸ“ Police launch
    6 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Northumbrian ( Midshipman)
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    built from a Vernon plan using lite ply
    27" Long x 6.75" Wide
    30 amp esc
    3 cell 5000mah lipo
    1000kv Brushless Motor

    πŸ’¬ Agenora
    6 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Northumbrian ( Midshipman)
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    very nice boat well done πŸ‘

    πŸ“ Thames barge
    6 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Northumbrian ( Midshipman)
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    the sails are all attached and working fine it is on display in the conservatory
    roll on the good weather 😎

    πŸ“ sails
    6 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Northumbrian ( Midshipman)
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    I have received the sails from Mastman and started attaching them looking forward to next season when the weather is warmer the old bones don't like the cold anymore 😱

    wishing you all a merry Christmas and fair weather sailing in 2018πŸ‘

    πŸ“ nearly there
    6 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Northumbrian ( Midshipman)
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    I am just waiting for the sails from Mastman then i can complete the build
    I have changed the drum winch for a standard servo i extended the arm it gives more pull on the sails seems to work better time will tell
    like all my buddies i am thinking about my winter build i am torn between a hovercraft or a smaller barge i will probably end up doing both πŸ˜‰

    πŸ’¬ progress
    7 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Northumbrian ( Midshipman)
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    I like the oven i bet you bake great bread in there πŸ‘

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    πŸ’¬ progress
    7 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Northumbrian ( Midshipman)
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    I tested it in the garden pond I am happy to say all the water is still in the pond & none in the barge 😜

    πŸ’¬ rig & sails
    7 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Northumbrian ( Midshipman)
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    Hi Dave
    Cammell Lairds were one of the greatest shipbuilding yards most famous for building the Mauretania
    I was working on the Fort George at Swan Hunters when they sent me over to Belfast to oversee some work on the Fort Victoria another one of our yards gone like so many what happened we were the best shipbuilders in the world

    πŸ“ rig & sails
    7 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Northumbrian ( Midshipman)
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    a few things have been mentioned about my build
    ie the rig is not as it should be the reason being i lost the index finger on my right hand so to be able to de rig it is easier to use bowsies with me it is a case of suck it & see
    I have decided to have the sails made by Mastman he does a lot of barge bits
    I have more or less copied the build from plans for the Celia Jane but me being me i tend to deviate to suit my needs
    I served my time in shipyards on both the Tyne & Wear i became a shipyard manager in Swan Hunters and the last three frigates built their were what we called as built we worked from schematics not drawings no two ships were the same 🀐

    πŸ’¬ progress
    7 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Northumbrian ( Midshipman)
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    Hi Doug
    the little blighter is hiding in the cabin to the right of the wheelπŸ˜‰
    cheers
    Bob

    πŸ“ progress
    7 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Northumbrian ( Midshipman)
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    up to now the leeboards & rollers are finished i am busy with the fiddly deadeyes πŸ€”
    so far i am pleased with the way it is looking

    πŸ’¬ progress
    7 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Northumbrian ( Midshipman)
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    Hi Dave
    yes it can be removed it has a threaded rod going through the fin box and a locating pin on the fin to stop it from moving when in the water
    cheers
    Bob

    πŸ“ pictures
    7 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Northumbrian ( Midshipman)
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    the keel can be removed the only crew on board is the ships cat

    πŸ“ progress
    7 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Northumbrian ( Midshipman)
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    the motor has been installed along with a drum winch for the sails i have fitted a 2.4 kg 1 mtr yacht bulb for ballast
    (i will post more pictures later)
    most of the deck fittings are in place i have started on the masts the biggest job will be of the sails

    πŸ“ progress
    7 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Northumbrian ( Midshipman)
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    cabin & hatches made still a lot to do



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