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zeb
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Post by zeb »

lBit more done on Ellies boat
I made stem pieces(not on plans sorry Matt :oops: )just for looks as they are not needed
Also fitted rub rail
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been messing with seat and breasthooks too
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Im having a go at a bit of marquetry,its very crude but im enjoying the new experience,not finished yet but heres whats done so far
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hopefully get spacers,inwhales and thwarts fitted this week :)

All the Best Zeb and Ellie
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Post by zeb »

Her grin is worth all the plywood between here and wherethehellever you want to name.
Too True Jack,Shes getting really exited about getting to paddle Her own boat :D
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Post by hairymick »

Holy Smoke! Zeb,

You are a true Craftsman :D

The bar has been raised - again :shock: :D Beautiful work mate. I just love your breast hooks mate.
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Post by surfman »

Holy smoke that is over the top. Are you going to hang this boat on the wall in your living room? Just kidding, that will definitely add a very nice personal touch, no doubt. :shock:
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Post by zeb »

Cheers Mick,
like all my work it looks better in piccies from a distance!!!!
Are you going to hang this boat on the wall in your living room?
Nice place to build em but my wife just doesnt understand,told her id move t.v.,sofas to another room and sweep up when Ive done,even showed Her piccies of CCTYER s workshop!!! NO !!!! :cry:
Looks like it will have to go on the water :D and my Daughter is counting :lol:
all the best zeb
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Post by zeb »

Hi All
got a littlebit more done :D
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Lot of sanding to do, the epoxy/graphite also but nearly there :D
I havent weighed her but this boat is light!!
Both My Daughter and I are getting impatient to get her wet but the weather has been rubbish here :cry:
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Post by zeb »

Nearly there!!!!!
Still got to sand here there and everywhere but shes going in the water tommorrow!!!!!!(if the bloody rain stops for five minutes)


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All the best zeb n Ellie :D
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Post by surfman »

That is really nice, good job. People will ooow and aaah that thing for sure.
Tight Lines, Steve
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Post by jem »

Those are website pictures for sure!
-Matt. Designer.
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Post by Kayak Jack »

Nice job, Zeb. You and Ellie are great folks. (C'mon, fess up. We know that SHE did most of that pretty work.)
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