http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flapdoodle_dinghy/ flapdoodle_dinghy Sat, 11 May 2013 17:15:02 GMT netbuz10101 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flapdoodle_dinghy/message/1171 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flapdoodle_dinghy/message/1171 Hi Bill, Sorry to hear about your health problems. I hope things improve for you. Thank you for being so generous with your time here too. -Thanks David Wed, 08 May 2013 00:35:40 GMT flapdoodle_dinghy http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flapdoodle_dinghy/message/1170 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flapdoodle_dinghy/message/1170 ... Just a thought... Maybe 4 rope handles, one at each corner. Simply 2 small holes with a short length of rope with knots to retain them. Maybe a slightly Wed, 08 May 2013 00:05:47 GMT flapdoodle_dinghy http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flapdoodle_dinghy/message/1169 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flapdoodle_dinghy/message/1169 ... I have tried every possible way. I can't see much if any difference, BUT the type of wood used could conceivably made one way easier than another. ... If Tue, 07 May 2013 23:57:55 GMT netbuz10101 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flapdoodle_dinghy/message/1168 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flapdoodle_dinghy/message/1168 Hi Bill, It seems that depending on which version of plans I read, the order of seat to gunwales installation is different. Is this not really important? I Thu, 02 May 2013 21:29:14 GMT flapdoodle_dinghy http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flapdoodle_dinghy/message/1167 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flapdoodle_dinghy/message/1167 Hi David, ... They are straight. ... Sure. ... I would use spar varnish. Read the can before buying to make sure it is for outdoor use. I can't imagine indoor Thu, 02 May 2013 21:23:40 GMT netbuz10101 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flapdoodle_dinghy/message/1166 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flapdoodle_dinghy/message/1166 Hi there, I'm finishing up sewing the hull together, I have to redo a portion along the keel because the first time I did it too tight. I was cutting out rough Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:23:45 GMT flapdoodle_dinghy http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flapdoodle_dinghy/message/1165 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flapdoodle_dinghy/message/1165 Hi Baz. Anyone in here from AU that can help? One thing sure to work is eBay. Look for remnants. Just make sure you get 8 running feet. Bill Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:21:10 GMT bazatone http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flapdoodle_dinghy/message/1164 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flapdoodle_dinghy/message/1164 Hi everyone, I am in Brisbane, Australia and have just started building the stitched version of the boat. It is an exciting project and a bit smaller than the Wed, 21 Nov 2012 05:35:11 GMT flapdoodle_dinghy http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flapdoodle_dinghy/message/1163 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flapdoodle_dinghy/message/1163 I discovered There is a new Gorilla glue out. It is clear and the label seems to indicate it dries clear, but since it foams like the original, it dried white Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:04:02 GMT flapdoodle_dinghy http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flapdoodle_dinghy/message/1162 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flapdoodle_dinghy/message/1162 Somewhere in the plans I recommend cutting wide from the line and using a sander to get the final dimensions. Mostly this was because the plywood was Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:41:42 GMT flapdoodle_dinghy http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flapdoodle_dinghy/message/1161 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flapdoodle_dinghy/message/1161 I didn't have to, but I guess it depends on how porous the wood is. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:40:08 GMT netbuz10101 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flapdoodle_dinghy/message/1160 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flapdoodle_dinghy/message/1160 I'm using Glidden polyurethane porch paint. It recommends using 2 coats. Should I use more? Thanks -David Sun, 11 Nov 2012 21:14:47 GMT netbuz10101 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flapdoodle_dinghy/message/1159 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flapdoodle_dinghy/message/1159 I was able to get from 2 sheets: - 4 panels - all the hinge reinforcing strips - 2 keel strips - 2 slightly thinner bottom reinforcing strips ( ran out of Mon, 05 Nov 2012 05:41:30 GMT flapdoodle_dinghy http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flapdoodle_dinghy/message/1158 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flapdoodle_dinghy/message/1158 I am not familiar with Win 7, but it sounds like either you need administration rights, or Windows security won't allow it. I will say 3 sheets; one for the Mon, 05 Nov 2012 05:34:34 GMT john.wellwood http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flapdoodle_dinghy/message/1157 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flapdoodle_dinghy/message/1157 G'Day Bill. Thanks for your reply i don't mean to be a bother. My windows are 'Windows 7 home premium" I don't think it is a zip file problem as a box comes up