Stripped NorthWind
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Re: Stripped NorthWind
Matt, A couple of questions. Where is the center of floation on this boat. Given that the Freedom's cruise speed is 3.72mph where do you think this boat will cruise being two feet longer and a rounder hull.
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Re: Stripped NorthWind
I'm on the road and won't have the ability to calculate the centerline number for a few days. But it should be about 8" aft of the middle station. Going by memory but I believe it's 8.
Getting over 4mph would not suprise me at all. It is a very efficient hull form in all aspects.
Getting over 4mph would not suprise me at all. It is a very efficient hull form in all aspects.
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Re: Stripped NorthWind
Will it be the same as my Northwind?
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Re: Stripped NorthWind
It's not an exact copy because of the style of build. Stitch and glue has some limitations. But it will be close.
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Re: Stripped NorthWind
]106" aft of the very front tip.[/quote]
This is mine that you gave me.
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This is mine that you gave me.
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Re: Stripped NorthWind
should be the same but I don't want to 100% promise that. I should have a more specific answer tomorrow night.
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Re: Stripped NorthWind
Well I took a deep breath and took a saw to her today. Both hatches are cut. All I need to do now is install the lip around both of them.
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Re: Stripped NorthWind
Graphite impregnated epoxy serves two purposes. The first is it is a visual wear indicator ,when you can see the wood thru it it is time to recoat before you have damage to the fiberglass and the second is once it is scuffed up just a little it is as slick as snot. I went back out to the shop tonight and put the first of two coats on.
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Re: Stripped NorthWind
Got a little more done this evening.
Rails for seat are tacked in place.
Cut the spacers for the front and rear hatch. Tomorrow I will cut and install the lip that the hatch covers sit on.
Rails for seat are tacked in place.
Cut the spacers for the front and rear hatch. Tomorrow I will cut and install the lip that the hatch covers sit on.
Darrell Sykora