Sunday, 5 August 2007
The capsize test
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I thought that it would be a good idea to capsize the boat. The logic being that a capsize would almost certainly, at some stage, spring out...
Tuesday, 10 July 2007
Late evening, drifting
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I spent most of Sunday on the water, taking family and friends out for spins. I established that the rudder issue has been resolved, it was ...
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Friday, 6 July 2007
Early morning, heading east
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It seemed like one long battle to get on the water, not only work but also a few last odds and ends that needed fixing for Onawind Blue. ...
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Tuesday, 19 June 2007
Onawind Blue
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Somehow I scrubbed my pre-launch photos of OB dressed up and pristine, so I’ve spent the afternoon cleaning out the sand and rinsing the sa...
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Monday, 18 June 2007
The launch
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I forced on 8 coats of varnish in three days, painted on her name and finished off the hardwood pieces with oil and then we were ready to go...
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Tuesday, 12 June 2007
On the home straight
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I trial varnished a piece of ply and filler as per Mr Mushroom’s advice and the results were such that I’ve scraped all the filler off Onawi...
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Sunday, 10 June 2007
Roobarb and custard
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Well the deck went on fine, then, creaking and groaning, the gunnels. With ratchets straps, clamps, knees, elbows and a mouthful of screws I...
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