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Well, it’s been a while since I updated our blog. We pray our readers are safe and well in these uncertain times.As I write this we are in Pt Stephens, north of Newcastle. This post will focus on our journey … Continue reading
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What a crazy year 2020 was! None of us could have foreseen what was just around the corner, this time last year. At the time of writing, in Australia, we are still subject to snap lockdowns, when an outbreak occurs. … Continue reading
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Right now, our boatbuilding life in Tasmania seems a lifetime away. The view from our window is of deep blue sky, that only the inland can produce, away from the haze and mist of the coast. It contrasts with the … Continue reading
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Its hard to pinpoint the exact time everything changed. With every passing hour, the abstract became real. What at first seemed distant, was now at our door step. Then the borders began closing, and travel restrictions imposed. We realised our … Continue reading
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After the lead up to the launch, Deb & I were both very tired and rung out. Yes we were jubilant that we were finally on the water, but we also had to make the transition from boatbuilders to sailors. … Continue reading
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I thought writing this post would be easy. But weirdly, it has actually been one the hardest ones yet. It’s only been 13 days since we put Selah on the water, but it seems much longer. The range of emotions … Continue reading
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Launch day is booked for the 27th. Only 18 days to go, and other than a major calamity I think we are going to be ready for the transport team. So how are we feeling? It is something of an … Continue reading
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Well, I guess the big question readers may be wondering is, when is the big day? Actually, as you can imagine, its been much on my mind in recent weeks. So, as I sat down to write this update, I took a … Continue reading
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Last night we slept aboard for the first time. OK now… don’t get too excited. No, we haven’t launched Selah without telling you. But we are pleased to let you all know that our girl is now decently clothed and … Continue reading
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I can’t believe its nearly a full month since we finished external paint. As I write this it’s hard to work out where the days have gone, but a lot of fiddly jobs have been tackled, as well as finishing … Continue reading
Well, its been a beautiful autumn here on the north coast. For sure we have had some cold and blustery days but compared to previous years the conditions have been very mild. Next month things will change, as we head … Continue reading
This is an update that we have been looking forward to posting for a long time. We have discovered that paint days are an emotional rollercoaster. Long, physically challenging and very smelly (paint thinner lingers, even after a hot shower), … Continue reading
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Well its been a while since posts, so I though I had better check in with an update of our progress. Its been a physically grueling few months since fabrications were completed prior to Christmas. It’s fair to say I … Continue reading
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Well there’s no use complaining, as they say, especially when the circumstance is of your own making. In this age of rage, complaining seems to have become almost a national pastime. But it has to be said; fiberglassing is a … Continue reading
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Well we have just returned from Christmas break and a trip back home to Alice Springs for a very important occasion, our grandson’s 1st birthday. It takes a lot to lure Pete away from the build, but this little guy … Continue reading
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Well, Christmas has arrived and we are pleased that the building phase of our ship is now complete. Yes, we are short of our self-imposed schedule but are not disappointed. We have worked solidly to get to this stage, and … Continue reading
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Its been a busy few weeks since our last post. The cockpit furniture is almost complete, and as usual, it has taken longer than we anticipated, mostly due to the helm-station. The plans give basic dimensions, but no construction details. It’s … Continue reading
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Well we are getting closer to completing the fabrication aspect of our ship. We are down to our last few sheets of plywood, and our stock of timber is almost exhausted. Every piece is accounted for. Looks like we will … Continue reading
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Its been a big few weeks, but it good to able to report that the turret is now mostly complete. Some tricky woodworking is yet to be done, rounding the top edges. To do that we will need to roll-up the … Continue reading
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So it turns out that this turret of ours is a more complex fabrication than first meets the eye. Hidden between the two outer layers of 6mm plywood, are all manner of structural reinforcements, bearers and butt-blocks. Just about all … Continue reading
Building Selah 