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Forum Discussions (192)
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Email to Clyde on Day's Work, with photos on Frame Glue Joint Refreshmenthello clyde, pretty good day today. before I could do anything else I had to make next eight feet of outer clamp so I could put the first e… Started by bob mitchell |
0 | Oct 27, 2010 |
Clyde Information on Chine and PlankingHere's another: the planks (bottom and side) have 90 degree edges and only the inside surfaces of the planks touch when installed (at least… Started by bob mitchell |
0 | Oct 26, 2010 |
Frame sawing, and a little historyDorchester Shipyard, which started out as four or five shipyards in the 19th century, each owned by one of a bunch of brothers who operated… Started by Clyde A. Phillips |
0 | Oct 19, 2010 |
Drilling Guide for Forefoot and StemDrilling long bolt holes through thick pieces of wood can be a real challenge. Today I did the Bobstay Staple through about 16" of my new s… Started by bob mitchell |
0 | Oct 11, 2010 |
LOOKING AHEAD: CLYDE AND I MAKE PLANKING PLANOne of the areas that concerns me is replanking the areas that I have been repairing, so naturally I have been discussing that with C… Started by bob mitchell |
0 | Aug 19, 2010 |
EAGLES VOL: Vol. 4 and 5You might find out some history on your boat if you read these things. You just kind of have to know when your boat was built and look arou… Started by bob mitchell |
0 | Aug 13, 2010 |
Lumber and Design Considerations for Forefoot ConstructionThe original lower forefoot was made from 6"x12"x9' Douglas Fir, but that is not readily available in the South, and expensive if yo… Started by bob mitchell |
0 | Aug 8, 2010 |
GROCO SV750 Valve informationSince I am redoing the bottom I am dealing with a lot of thru hulls and valves, etc. I googled the GROCO SV750 valve and came up with a… Started by bob mitchell |
0 | Aug 5, 2010 |
Stem/Forefoot Structure and Replacement PlanUnderneath the most forward keel bolt coming up through the apron is the joint where the forefoot is joined with the deadwood. The… Started by bob mitchell |
0 | Aug 3, 2010 |
Stem/Forefoot Structure and Replacement PlanUnderneath the most forward keel bolt coming up through the apron is the joint where the forefoot is joined with the deadwood. The… Started by bob mitchell |
0 | Aug 3, 2010 |
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THE ROSTER
Muf, our Keeper of the Roster, has updated it. But he still needs information on boats out there that he doesn't have, like new owners, old owners, where any of the boats are. We don't post the roster on the web site, it is only sent to owners. Please send him anything you might have, or call him at:
909 561 4245
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Captain Clyde's Newporter sites:
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The Ning site has been given a reprieve. I have transferred my Ning site to the blogspot site and will leave it there. I am keeping my Ning site open as a home for my photos and drawings.
Many of my photos there do not relate to Newporters, but a search through my collection may prove useful for your studies.
My drawings are not accurate in many respects as a result of the PAINT program used to draw them, There is no accurate scale and at best they are only useful to indicate some specific detail. Some are inaccurate because of my poor memory. Use them to help you think, not as a detailed presentation of the subject matter.
If any of you want to start a web site I suggest you remember what has happened to both my Ning site and this site (which is a Ning site) and remember that my Blogspot site is free and Blogspot's owner (Google) has promised to keep it that way.
Clyde's email:
Put 'Newporter' on Subject Line. Email is the best way to contact me. I do not regularly look at this site or its messaging system. Email will get to me post-haste.
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