[bolger] Re: Pippo & Gondolas
>build
> Yes. I didn't know that until I saw a TV program showing how they
> them. The cost is very high (say 30-40 KUS$)!Is that BG&T?? (Boat, Gondolier and Trailer)
>
Sounds like they need an "Instant" Gondola. 1/4" plywood or 3/8"?
Phil, are you out there?
>Right now the temperature here is about 3 degrees Celsius. A snowy XmasWhooda thoughtit? Bonny Scotland is basking in 10 degrees Celsius today! I
>is very likely!
think I'll wait until summer before having a Mediterranean holiday.
Bill
Hi Robert
"robert n. lundy" <rober-@...> wrote:
lot of discussion on the issue)!
them. The cost is very high (say 30-40 KUS$)!
Right now the temperature here is about 3 degrees Celsius. A snowy Xmas
is very likely!
Best, Pippo
"robert n. lundy" <rober-@...> wrote:
> Hey Pippo, don't know if you receive WoodenBoat magazine over there,but
> there is a great artilce on Venetian Gondolas and their builders.Wouldn't
> it be great if we could get a pic of a Micro cruising along aVenetian canal
> with a Gondola in the back ground!No way: canals and lagoon are prohibited for sailing vessels (there's a
lot of discussion on the issue)!
> Best part of the article was how they build these to be asymetrical.To me,
> this means asymetrical boats are OK, hence, no worrying about littleYes. I didn't know that until I saw a TV program showing how they build
> building details!
them. The cost is very high (say 30-40 KUS$)!
> Epoxying looks dicey this weekend, we're getting frigid, highs of 59degrees
> or so. For a white xmas I decided to spread epoxy dust all over thelawn.
Right now the temperature here is about 3 degrees Celsius. A snowy Xmas
is very likely!
Best, Pippo
Hey Pippo, don't know if you receive WoodenBoat magazine over there, but
there is a great artilce on Venetian Gondolas and their builders. Wouldn't
it be great if we could get a pic of a Micro cruising along a Venetian canal
with a Gondola in the back ground!
Best part of the article was how they build these to be asymetrical. To me,
this means asymetrical boats are OK, hence, no worrying about little
building details!
Finally decided on a gunwale design to take my decks on the windsprint and
ripped them yesterday. Most of the stock I'd already ripped will be used as
well. I also got to do an extra rip as the second beveled gunwale had a
perfect tiny knot right in the middle, causing it to break right after
ripping. Oh, well. also, trimmed the excess glass/epoxy at the chine (with
a router, worked GREAT!) and sanded the whole bottom in anticipation of the
final coat of epoxy to finish covering the weave along the chine and other
spots.
Epoxying looks dicey this weekend, we're getting frigid, highs of 59 degrees
or so. For a white xmas I decided to spread epoxy dust all over the lawn.
Robert & Amy Lundy
St. Petersburg, fla.
robert@...
amy@...
there is a great artilce on Venetian Gondolas and their builders. Wouldn't
it be great if we could get a pic of a Micro cruising along a Venetian canal
with a Gondola in the back ground!
Best part of the article was how they build these to be asymetrical. To me,
this means asymetrical boats are OK, hence, no worrying about little
building details!
Finally decided on a gunwale design to take my decks on the windsprint and
ripped them yesterday. Most of the stock I'd already ripped will be used as
well. I also got to do an extra rip as the second beveled gunwale had a
perfect tiny knot right in the middle, causing it to break right after
ripping. Oh, well. also, trimmed the excess glass/epoxy at the chine (with
a router, worked GREAT!) and sanded the whole bottom in anticipation of the
final coat of epoxy to finish covering the weave along the chine and other
spots.
Epoxying looks dicey this weekend, we're getting frigid, highs of 59 degrees
or so. For a white xmas I decided to spread epoxy dust all over the lawn.
Robert & Amy Lundy
St. Petersburg, fla.
robert@...
amy@...