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Vosper Rescue -target towing launch

“I have built this from the plans as per instructions using the balsa/ply fixing with UHU Hart and it works well and the boat performs well. Had to source fit…”

8 years ago by Manofkent

54 year old Crash Tender

“Here's last night's first spray primer. I like this grey and will use it as the matt finish. Maybe then mask up and use the Baufix Grey for the cabin sides, …”

19 posts 1 like

8 years ago by Westquay

“Stunning workmanship marky looking forward to the maiden voyage video. Ron”

8 years ago by kmbcsecretary

“EmilyPII left my Harbour yesterday and has headed north to Manchester.. she will be on a lake with her new Skipper Andy.. I loved making her and am glad she …”

8 years ago by GrahamP74

“Hi Doug - she does have navigation lights and a working radar. Did not turn either on for the pictures, was so please to see her sail! The stepper has a maxi…”

21 posts 1 like

8 years ago by Rowen

“Hi Alan That is looking good. Would having two hook's increase the pull by having one tow rope going to the port side and the other tow rope going to the sta…”

15 posts 1 like

8 years ago by Fred

Thames Steam Launch "Miranda"

“Just in case anybody wondered, I am still alive (!) but have had a very busy couple of months. What with the birth of a 5th grandchild, the baptism of my onl…”

8 years ago by Smiffy

1920's Runabout

“The motor is a Turnigy D2838/11 1000kv with a Hobbyking 30amp esc on 2/3 cell lipo.”

8 years ago by Jim

Vanity, Victorian Cutter

“Thanks, Doug, KMB. I don't actually know what Dacron line is! I have some nice braided stuff, which doesn't stretch. it reminds me of the stuff my Dad used t…”

10 posts 3 likes

8 years ago by Westquay

“just about finished only a few deck fittings to add i used a brushless 1700kv motor & 70amp esc it runs well on a 3 cell 5000 mah lipo the planking is made f…”

8 years ago by Northumbrian

46" Precedent Huntsman

“Last nights running on the anniversary of my Dads birthday, we started to boat together but it then sat on the shelf for over 30 years. Now finished by me an…”

8 years ago by Novagsi0

Just a gray boat now

“Just realised I've been misreading this I kept seeing "just a gravy boat now "I will blame it on the chemicals and not dotage. Cheers Marky”

7 posts 2 likes

8 years ago by marky

“Ship info, pics and Ship Finder here- https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/235090202 Cheers Doug”

2 posts 3 likes

8 years ago by RNinMunich

Edema-Ruh , Seaqueen

“Beautiful boat.Great finish on her.”

4 posts 2 likes

8 years ago by Donnieboy

“Nice model.Will be niceto see when it is finished.”

8 years ago by Donnieboy

“Pontoon top surfaces skinned and sealed. Engine cowling epoxied and faired to spinner backplate. Donitello nose rough shaped out of polyester foam and glued …”

3 posts 4 likes

8 years ago by Grumpy1949

1:30 scale tug boat

“Nice job Garth.Good to work on something while displaying at a show.Passes the time.”

8 years ago by Donnieboy

“Hi Hacker I have a 650mm deep vee with an outboard motor setup, the standard brushless motor is a 28mm 3000kv on 2s 2650mah lipo. On full throttle it sits up…”

8 years ago by canabus

Ready for the first test on water

“Shame Better luck next time”

8 years ago by RNinMunich

“It's Looking good.I guess putting the motor and electronics in will be a tight fit.What are you thinking of putting in.What motor and battery.”

8 years ago by Donnieboy

“Lower front superstructure and Wheelhouse made but still need finishing as does the hull. the Korts props and motors are all that's been done in the hull but…”

8 years ago by dragon

PBR "Cannedheat"

“Not sure if this will work but here goes anyway! The original, digitised from my ancient but well looked after album. Remember those big flat black musical p…”

8 years ago by RNinMunich

“I'll second that A good dose of patience is also useful Nice job”

24 posts 1 like

8 years ago by RNinMunich

"The Jackdaw" brig class

“Hi Mark, box wood would be good Which mini lathe do you have? I use the little Proxxon FD150/E for small, smaller and smallest jobs. Happy turning, Doug”

9 years ago by RNinMunich

Up Grade NDQ speed boat

“This is not a build but a modification of a cheap Chinese boat just for fun, I got a bit bored of scratch building projects as they take so long especially a…”

9 years ago by CB90

K45 8 rater yacht revamp

“The first item is the deck, I was going to remove the white round hatch but the deck is so weak and flimsy without it I had to keep it Still, a wood strip de…”

9 years ago by Bryan-the-pirate

“Donnieboy Unbelievable comment thank you.”

9 years ago by dragon

It’s poxy this Epoxy. Hull, here I come

“Nice to see she' coming along well. glad to have been help with the magazine article. Will be good to watch how she progresses. I will keep watching.”

4 posts 2 likes

9 years ago by BOATSHED

RNLI Tyne Class

“hi. there are four for you to get you into the mood for building, if you enjoy it as much as did, you wont stop building. I have the full build some where. i…”

6 posts 3 likes

9 years ago by jtdavid

TRIUMPH (CG-52301) USCG Type F MLB

“ADDED A 3/16" DOUBLE WIDE RUBSTRAKE ON THE PORT HULL. NOT SURE IF I LIKE IT, WE'LL SEE.”

9 years ago by circle43nautical