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Flycatcher maiden voyage.
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Rick Newman Mar 27, 2011.
Progress Report- slightly stretched Trapper
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Started this discussion. Last reply by mlwebb Nov 18, 2010.
Slightly stretching a Trapper
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Rick Newman May 18, 2010.
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mlwebb replied to ray magnan's discussion 'winter project laminated sitka spruce DB oars'
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Michael
mlwebb replied to Seamus Walsh's discussion 'new boat pics'
Very Nice! You did a beautiful job. Feels good to get out in a boat you built, doesn't it?. Congratulations.
Michael
mlwebb replied to Stephen Markley's discussion 'Newbie Questions'
Frames - Sitka Spruce, Port Orford Cedar, Alaskan Yellow Cedar, Hemlock, Doug Fir, denser Western red cedar (a lot of it today is rather soft, with wide growth rings, as is redwood)
Gunwale and Chines - Fir
Your second question has been answered in…
mlwebb replied to j szerlag's discussion 'Meranti vs okoume?'
Okume sides/Meranti bottom is how I went - if you are after a clear finished look you can't beat Okume, it saves some weight, and is nice to work than Meranti (not that Meranti is hard to work, just need rather sharp tools). Enjoy the book, it…
mlwebb replied to eric wolfer's discussion 'Lost my UHMW bottom'
I think your better off without it, some here may disagree - do a search for a lot of discussions of the subject. What is left on the bottom of your boat? Pictures?
Possible solutions - epoxy and fiberglass the bottom, with graphite powder or…
mlwebb replied to Dave Z's discussion 'Flyfisher skiff on the water'
What more could a fly fisherman want?
Boat looks perfect for the task. Nice work.
Michael
mlwebb replied to Paul Kysar's discussion 'Boat types'
Nice score - nice looking boat.
I am sure you will find out all you would like to know about your boat here.
Several folks (other than me) can tell you if its a Ray Heater boat (incl Ray).
Another pic or two wouldn't hurt, we like pictures…
mlwebb replied to Lawrence E. Long's discussion 'Dynel/Fiberglass'
I researched Dynel or Xynole when I was building my boat, and thought it interesting, but with some drawbacks - doesn't strengthen the panel like fg, could be a bear to repair. I went with a tight weave fiberglass (style 7781), plus…
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- At 7:02pm on January 1, 2011,
scott pratka said… - Thanks Michael...I was thinking about 5200 but was concerned with the end grain wanting to soak up enough. I'm sure I will be hitting you up for advice has I move along with this project if you don't mind......thanks again
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