tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897731496472085610.post545537809615171029..comments2024-02-13T14:08:20.809-08:00Comments on Outrigger Sailing Canoes: Ulua by Dennis BullenGary.Dierkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03075364076488992033noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897731496472085610.post-90141119336074840592013-03-12T18:35:12.821-07:002013-03-12T18:35:12.821-07:00I forgot about the First Mate (cabin boy)
Lucas St...I forgot about the First Mate (cabin boy)<br />Lucas Stone, at the drop of a hat comes sailing in all sorts of weather, the wilder the better, damn good sailor.Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11830620709235657689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897731496472085610.post-11957251449492678472013-03-12T18:31:43.604-07:002013-03-12T18:31:43.604-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11830620709235657689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897731496472085610.post-72336356034053274832013-03-12T16:50:44.456-07:002013-03-12T16:50:44.456-07:00Hi Gary, The cedar strips are 24mm optimal cut for...Hi Gary, The cedar strips are 24mm optimal cut for the width of timber that we used. <br /> While I'm here I would like to thank a few people who helped me along the way.<br /> Gary Dierking, for his patience and kindness, without him no Canoe.<br /><br />Tony Dicker, Machinist supreme, and supplier of old sails.<br /><br />Robbie Rapata, Rob built the Waka Shed (his canoe is almost finished)<br /><br />Ben Corbett, Advice, lent paddles and a sailing rig to get me going.<br /><br />Mate Tamaariki, With his never ending support. <br /><br />Den Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11830620709235657689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897731496472085610.post-80704884695536120812013-03-12T13:57:20.265-07:002013-03-12T13:57:20.265-07:00You're right, they could be wider. You can ma...You're right, they could be wider. You can make them a little wider on the flatter areas of the hull but not at the turn of the bilge.Gary.Dierkinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03075364076488992033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897731496472085610.post-79467684829688848382013-03-11T23:11:54.222-07:002013-03-11T23:11:54.222-07:00Hi Gary,
But they look much broader on this hull ...Hi Gary,<br /><br />But they look much broader on this hull ! 12 strips on the less curved part of the hull, instead of ~20 usualy...<br /><br />Ericeric17https://www.blogger.com/profile/15668142347050311172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897731496472085610.post-2988961564976054062013-03-11T12:27:25.173-07:002013-03-11T12:27:25.173-07:00The strips are 6mm thick and 19mm wide. 200 g/sqM...The strips are 6mm thick and 19mm wide. 200 g/sqM fiberglass cloth is used outside and inside of the hull.Gary.Dierkinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03075364076488992033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897731496472085610.post-11342382043937786282013-03-11T05:24:29.513-07:002013-03-11T05:24:29.513-07:00what is the thickness of the strips used by Dennis...what is the thickness of the strips used by Dennis ? and how much glass/resin over this ?<br />Eric, from Franceeric17https://www.blogger.com/profile/15668142347050311172noreply@blogger.com