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Boat eating seawater at Saldanha
2 years very unhappy and alone whilst Master sorting out his life
Planes with one motor, six up
HDPE bottles FOAM filled in 1993 already!
Acecraft pioneered skiboats in South Africa and for that matter, the world
SIGH!
What can a man say?
Heading for the dunes
2 years very unhappy and alone whilst Master sorting out his life
Planes with one motor, six up
HDPE bottles FOAM filled in 1993 already!
Acecraft pioneered skiboats in South Africa and for that matter, the world
SIGH!
What can a man say?
Heading for the dunes
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benniejordaan
Sealiner
thika wrote:
Mate of mine immigrated to Oz some time ago and refused to let his go for an "Ozzie Tinnie" so he shipper her over! That's love for you!
She is still a beautiful girl isn't she?Boat eating seawater at Saldanha
2 years very unhappy and alone whilst Master sorting out his life
Planes with one motor, six up
HDPE bottles FOAM filled in 1993 already!
Acecraft pioneered skiboats in South Africa and for that matter, the world
SIGH!
What can a man say?
Heading for the dunes
Mate of mine immigrated to Oz some time ago and refused to let his go for an "Ozzie Tinnie" so he shipper her over! That's love for you!
Thika ,
Some week in October we are going to be 2 mates that are going to refurbish the 16 ft Ace Project of mine there in Redelinghuys,
We are going to start off with foaming the hull and re-doing the deck followed by applying some lipstick later.
So if you are willing to give some advice it will be most welcome.
Some week in October we are going to be 2 mates that are going to refurbish the 16 ft Ace Project of mine there in Redelinghuys,
We are going to start off with foaming the hull and re-doing the deck followed by applying some lipstick later.
So if you are willing to give some advice it will be most welcome.
Thanks Bennie,
Still a few things to sort out though
I am working hard on the helm seat... dual chrome pipes with teflon bushes on the gunwhale, and recessed channel in the deck with small castor so I can reach and operate on the whole starboard side
Also trying to sort out the anchor guide on the bow so that the stem does not get bashed that last metre of retrieval
Trailer planks and navionics all sorted
Busy fabricating 330 litre stainless tank in two compartments with baffles...even a pilot hole/pipet to check for leaks into the fuel bay
When all this is finished I'm gonna be seriously short on loot for tuna gear and fuel though
The T-top will come sometime in the future and we will speak then...need something substancial to mount radar on
Wishing you flat seas and health
Still a few things to sort out though
I am working hard on the helm seat... dual chrome pipes with teflon bushes on the gunwhale, and recessed channel in the deck with small castor so I can reach and operate on the whole starboard side
Also trying to sort out the anchor guide on the bow so that the stem does not get bashed that last metre of retrieval
Trailer planks and navionics all sorted
Busy fabricating 330 litre stainless tank in two compartments with baffles...even a pilot hole/pipet to check for leaks into the fuel bay
When all this is finished I'm gonna be seriously short on loot for tuna gear and fuel though
The T-top will come sometime in the future and we will speak then...need something substancial to mount radar on
Wishing you flat seas and health
Last week in October , the hull is going under the Knife
* 4 sheets Marine Ply
* 50l High density Closed cell Foam
* 35l Resin incl Flow coat.
* 20m2 Glassfibre matt
* Some sanding sheets.
* Pencils /Mixing Buckets/masks
* 4 cases Windhoek
* old t-shirts
and a dash of geduld !!!!
* 4 sheets Marine Ply
* 50l High density Closed cell Foam
* 35l Resin incl Flow coat.
* 20m2 Glassfibre matt
* Some sanding sheets.
* Pencils /Mixing Buckets/masks
* 4 cases Windhoek
* old t-shirts
and a dash of geduld !!!!
Them Stones
New member
Thanx that would be great if you could mail it to me
Them Stones
New member
BFC
What size moulds did you buy, there wouldnt be for an 18.6Ft by any chance?
What size moulds did you buy, there wouldnt be for an 18.6Ft by any chance?
I bought the 16ft moulds, the 18ft moulds are owned by a company in Durban flyhigh boating http://www.flyhighboating.co.za/boats.html
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Them Stones
New member
Any idea what new 16.6 without motors would cost?
Them Stones :
Not sure yet of pricing - we will do a couple and have to work it out but sure it will be way better than going the 20 middle men and a dealer route - will keep you posted - I see you own a 16,6 ft already - post some pictures.
Mike D :
These projects are highly adictive, best suggestion I would advise is to allign yourself with people that know or can take you through the first one or two just to get the confidence. Have patientce / space / deep pockets.
Not sure yet of pricing - we will do a couple and have to work it out but sure it will be way better than going the 20 middle men and a dealer route - will keep you posted - I see you own a 16,6 ft already - post some pictures.
Mike D :
These projects are highly adictive, best suggestion I would advise is to allign yourself with people that know or can take you through the first one or two just to get the confidence. Have patientce / space / deep pockets.
