since I bought anything for the boat project. The winter months slow down the buying naturally I guess but today I sprung for something I’ve had my eyes on for awhile.For those of you that haven’t seen one of these before it’s a simple pump to empty yo…
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You just know it’s going to be bad
when the weatherman says that the snow will arrive “sometime” today!Well actually yesterday during the commute home (almost 3 hours).That was just the start. This is what caused the biggest slowdown.I would have liked to be privy to the conversation th…
It’s Warmin’ Up!
The weather’s starting to warm up so the Project Manager and I inspected the boat shed on the weekend.He gave his “Paw of Approval” so we’ll be restarting operations soon! 
Long Range Forecast
Just checked the long range forecast for our area and it looks like the temps are on the rise! :-)Won’t be long and we’ll be back to boat building! :-)List of jobs in order of priority:1. Clean up the shed (it’s a mess)2. Organize the tool bench (it’s …
You have to admire
this mans dedication to his project.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN4kmlAxvGU
Canadian Coast Guard turns 50 today
The organization that I’ve worked for for the last 31 years celebrates it’s 50th Anniversary today.http://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/eng/CCG/50th_AnniversaryI designed the logo!
TW28 Launching
I only know him as “Fabio” on the Bateau.com web forums. He’s been building his own TW28 for the better part of a year. It looks like late last night they launched it.Hopefully we’ll get some better photos of her afloat today. Well done and well deserv…
Well it’s another year
I guess I better say somethin’! Happy New Year everybody. I wish you all the best hope you all prosper in 2012.The last couple of weeks have been a bit of a roller coaster ride. About 10 days before Xmas I get “The Letter” on Black Monday. Gov’t cuts a…
What’s on your Xmas boatbuilding wish list?
Hmmmm? 15 gallons of epoxy10 yds of multi-axial carbon fiberGridcooler (Keel Cooler)After that, not much else. We’ve got pretty much everything we need to laminate the hull and flip it over. Once that’s done there’s a few other big ticket items we’ll h…
Can you believe
the wonderful fall weather? Sheez I’ve pissed away a few weeks of prime boat building time. Kickin’ myself for that. Today I couldn’t let the good weather slip by anymore and got back out to the shed. Temps inside were a nice 50+ degs F. Not too bad. I…
