OB15 Downunder
- AussieBoater
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Re: OB15 Downunder
I hope so George. I hope to wet this boat before our winter... so hopefully in April 2011.
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31 degrees, 27.6 minutes South
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- gstanfield
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Re: OB15 Downunder
Careful with setting splash dates, it's considered bad luck (if you believe in that sorta stuff) I think you can do it by then. Are you going with a tiller or a remote and console?
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Current build: FL14 (+10%)
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Re: OB15 Downunder
No dates George, just before things get too cold to enjoy it.
It is a remote, elect start. I'm still looking at layout options, ATM I'm thinking about a side console. We'll see what happens when the time comes.
It is a remote, elect start. I'm still looking at layout options, ATM I'm thinking about a side console. We'll see what happens when the time comes.
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31 degrees, 27.6 minutes South
152 degrees, 45.0 minutes East
- gstanfield
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Re: OB15 Downunder
I think the side console would be better suited to the size boat, but then again there's at least one FS14 with a center console...
Oh well, break time's over I better get back to work.
Oh well, break time's over I better get back to work.
Previous builds: FL14, NC16, and others...
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Current build: FL14 (+10%)
- AussieBoater
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Re: OB15 Downunder
Today, I have stood all the moulds and the transom, ready now for the fun bit...
I have also drawn the side panel and bottom panel out on the ply... ready to cut them out.
Tomorrow, I'll glue the pieces together and be ready to start stitching next weekend.
I'm really pleased with myself, I've never built anything in my life before... I'm really enjoying this (and getting into trouble for the time I'm spending on it). I know I'm not the first to build a boat, or anything else, I just can't believe how well this is working out.
I've found the plans easy to follow, even after panicking about them for a month. Like it says, DON'T over think them...
I have also drawn the side panel and bottom panel out on the ply... ready to cut them out.
Tomorrow, I'll glue the pieces together and be ready to start stitching next weekend.
I'm really pleased with myself, I've never built anything in my life before... I'm really enjoying this (and getting into trouble for the time I'm spending on it). I know I'm not the first to build a boat, or anything else, I just can't believe how well this is working out.
I've found the plans easy to follow, even after panicking about them for a month. Like it says, DON'T over think them...
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Paul - located at
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152 degrees, 45.0 minutes East
31 degrees, 27.6 minutes South
152 degrees, 45.0 minutes East
- sitandfish
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Re: OB15 Downunder
They really are great boats to build. And remember, IF something goes a little wrong, it is just as easy to put it back right. I was knocking on wood as I typed this so, noting should go wrong.AussieBoater wrote:...I'm really pleased with myself, I've never built anything in my life before... I'm really enjoying this (and getting into trouble for the time I'm spending on it). I know I'm not the first to build a boat, or anything else, I just can't believe how well this is working out.
I've found the plans easy to follow, even after panicking about them for a month. Like it says, DON'T over think them...
Really just agreeing that you don't need to over-think things.
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Re: OB15 Downunder
Cut out the side and bottom panels... I wish my skills cutting out were as good as my marking out. I've glued the panels together with the butt blocks. Tomorrow I'll turn them over and glass the other side of the join. I'm hoping to have sometrhing that looks like a boat next weekend. I'm so looking forward to the fairing...
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31 degrees, 27.6 minutes South
152 degrees, 45.0 minutes East
31 degrees, 27.6 minutes South
152 degrees, 45.0 minutes East
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Re: OB15 Downunder
I've had fun getting the bottom panels and sides all lined up and stitched together. I missed getting a photo after this stage, sticky fingers not good for the camera.
Well that's what SWMBO tells me...
It is all stitched up and I've glued all the seams. Tomorrow evening I may get a chance to remove the stitches and fill all the gaps and holes.
Well that's what SWMBO tells me...
It is all stitched up and I've glued all the seams. Tomorrow evening I may get a chance to remove the stitches and fill all the gaps and holes.
Paul - located at
31 degrees, 27.6 minutes South
152 degrees, 45.0 minutes East
31 degrees, 27.6 minutes South
152 degrees, 45.0 minutes East
Re: OB15 Downunder
That looks great! Nice and neat.
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Re: OB15 Downunder
Thanks Tom...
I'm enjoying the build... I'm suffering from the disease
I'm enjoying the build... I'm suffering from the disease
Paul - located at
31 degrees, 27.6 minutes South
152 degrees, 45.0 minutes East
31 degrees, 27.6 minutes South
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