Thanks for pointing out the link problem. I was messing with the archives
over the weekend (rebuilding them to support better usage metrics). I'll
correct the issue tonight.
On 17/01/07, Daniel McGill <dan@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> Hello all
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> My name is Dan McGill and way back in the summer of 2003 I reserved seat
> number 17 at the swift solo builders table. Having neglected my place for
> the last few years, I am now ready to take up residence.
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> To that end I will be cutting some station templates this evening and
> hoping to build the strongbacks this weekend while I have the large space to
> do so. This is about as far as I can get with locally (NE) available
> materials.
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> I am hoping to acquire just enough materials to get me through the parts
> build. I realize that this may end up being more expensive in the long run
> than buying everything at once and in bulk, yet due to space and monetary
> constraints this will allow me to get the ball rolling and deal with the
> rest later. Moving built parts from one shop to another will be a lot easier
> than moving a boatload of loose materials, especially the strips.
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> So, have any builders found themselves with left over materials? I need
> just enough strips to get the build going, which the manual indicates
> approx. 5 foot lengths to build the bulkheads, etc. It seemed plausible to
> me that a number of those past the hull/deck build might have some remaining
> quantities lying around and be happy to rid themselves of them. I would be
> happy to pay some agreed upon amount (such as the builders $/LF bulk price)
> as well as shipping to this corner of the country. Seems it could
> potentially be mutually beneficial. Also, I have located some smaller
> quantities of hybrid available, but it is very pricey. Again, if anyone has
> any significant quantities (say, a yard or more) lying around that they find
> themselves unlikely to use, the same arrangement could apply.
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> I seem to remember at one point that there was an update to the flare in
> the bow that would affect the shape of station 1. I realize that there is a
> change to the profile that I will need to get from Bram before I get to that
> part of the build, but this was something different and I have seen no
> mention of it on the forums. Is this an overactive imagination at play?
> Also, many of the attachments in the catzooks archive are unavailable due to
> permissions. This could have a terribly adverse effect on my motivation as
> seeing SOLOCOCOLOCO sailing in a hurricane would raise my spirits immensely.
> Is this a problem only I am having?
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> It would be great if anyone has something to provide in this vein. If
> not, then any advice about the building process is welcome at this tender
> stage in the game. I have read through the forums to get up to date on the
> experience of prior builders and to keep up with the changes. I am sure that
> a stream of questions will be pouring firth from me soon enough, so talk to
> you all soon.
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> Thanks for taking the time. I look forward to joining the class on the
> water soon.
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> Dan McGill
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> Burlington, VT
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> Swift Solo #17
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> dan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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