OB15 Downunder

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Re: OB15 Downunder

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any chance that white car in the background is a Holden Ute?
Nice build so far too.

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Yes, that car is a Holden ute... It has gone now though... :(

Many months ago, I said I'd like to be finished building the boat soon... The build has sat idol for more months than I've worked on it... 2 reasons, My work became so busy I did not have time to touch the boat and then since Christmas, with work still booming, my health prevented me from doing anything. Most of the outside fairing is done. "Most" I'm playing with the rub rail. Hopefully, if these 2 factors allow, I'll actually flip it by my original finish date.
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Sweet I love those cars. I drive a Holden (Pontiac) Monaro.

2 Questions about the build: 1) What was the advantage of making half molds for the frames?
2) What kind of ply is the transom cut from? The reason I ask is I have some walnut ply left over from a furniture build, and I was wondering if it would be suitable for the transom, I mean after it's glassed does it matter if it is marine grade wood?

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I made the half mold patterns out of 3 mm MDF, it was easy to cut and shape up... using half patterns I could trace it and then flip it over and end up with a symmetrical mold. I only had to measure one side.

My transom is made out of Maple marine grade ply, 3/4", 2 layers. I'd only use marine ply in the transom, seems to be the most likely spot to get moisture in.
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how is the beast coming along? when you reach the point of stringers bulkheads and deck can you please take lots of pictures. i am considering building one of these or the 0b18 its bigger brother, were is wauchop? nsw?

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