Spindrift of Ngunguru

This blog is about my build of our boat "Spindrift / Rehutai" and its cruises. It is Design # 71 from Gary Underwood - A 10 metre, multi-chine ply passage maker powered by a 35hp Beta (Kubota)

Tuesday, 20 August 2019

The Last Of The 9mm Ply

Nine layers of 9mm Meranti for the sedan cabin sides and top.

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Friday, 16 August 2019

Propeller

I never did take a photo of the 23" prop.

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Friday, 9 August 2019

Cabin Top Progress

The first sheet of 9mm ply being fitted.

The New Spindrift- Cladding the Cabin

It was an easy lift for this 3.6m sheet of 9mm meranti. Just need the right gear.

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Hilton and Melva Ward: Ngunguru, Northland, New Zealand; Sailors, adventurers, travellers. We lived on and cruised our yacht "Spindrift11" for 15 years but now live amongst the birds on this beautiful bush and wetland plot near Ngunguru. Hilton has built "Spindrift", this charming ocean going 10 metre ply passage-maker at home. Follow the Blog at http://thenewspindrift.blogspot.co.nz

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