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)

Saturday, 29 December 2018

Odd Jobs

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The forward toerail, hatch, grab rail and deck almost complete. The anchor chain locker has been started and is heavily everdur...

Wednesday, 5 December 2018

Toe Rail

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Started on the toe rail and welldeck beam

Tuesday, 20 November 2018

Hatch

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Fitting and head scratching

Forward Hatch Turtle

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Every day, something new. This is the beginning of the forward Hatch turtle.

Saturday, 17 November 2018

Learning all the time

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When Spindrift is in the water I will have the answers to all I needed to know to get there.

Friday, 16 November 2018

Forward Hatch and Deck

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Lots of photos. Lots of work to do here yet. It's all about fitting at the moment. Working on the forward hatch and deck grab rail...

Saturday, 13 October 2018

Foredeck

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Nearly ready for the next layer. 6mm ply. Just have some faring to do first to make the lamination easier to do.

Tuesday, 9 October 2018

All in an Afternoons Work

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I made the engine room access ladder this afternoon. Not glued yet but tight enough to use. Gluing tomorrow.

Thursday, 4 October 2018

First Porthole Cut Out

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Now that took some courage. Seven more to go.

Tuesday, 2 October 2018

$$$$$ Went to the Auckland On The Water Boat Show $$$$$$

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Yes, after the boat show this week we bought: A Hercules diesel fuel header tank. Stainless Steel strapping to hold the main tanks down. ...

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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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