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)

Thursday, 27 September 2018

Getting the first skin done.

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I just do two planks each morning then get on installing tanks and other stuff.

Friday, 21 September 2018

More Diagonal lamination Planks on the Foredeck

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Friday, 14 September 2018

Foredeck Progress

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A few more planks glued.

Wednesday, 12 September 2018

A Change of Scenery.

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Starting to cold mould the foredeck, install windlass base and the beginning of the tankage installation. After the foredeck I will make and...

Thursday, 6 September 2018

Alaskan Yellow Cedar

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Using Alaskan Yellow cedar for all kinds of framing on Spindrift. Cut the end of a dressed bit of 100x50 today and marvelled at the number...

Wednesday, 5 September 2018

Forward Cabin Fittings

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Saturday, 25 August 2018

It's all about joinery

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Lockers and shelves being made for Spindy's forward accommodation.

Friday, 10 August 2018

Sine Curves

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About 55 years ago I learnt how to construct sine curves. Wondered then... What will I ever use that for. Well.... they are needed for deck ...

Tuesday, 7 August 2018

Deck Beams and Hand Basin Cabinet

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Gluing up a deck beam each day at work while I fit the completed ones. Don't have enough clamps to glue more than one at a time. T...

Friday, 3 August 2018

Forward Cabin

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Companionway finished. Now working on the hand basin cabinet and extra deck beams.

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Spindrift's build and adventures

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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