pacific proa in wharrams footsteps............. - Wharram Builders and Friends2024-03-28T21:07:32Zhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/pacific-proa-in-wharrams-footsteps?commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A123804&feed=yes&xn_auth=no Hi Scott, can't wait ether!…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2015-02-17:2195841:Comment:1260132015-02-17T21:53:08.113Zrael dobkinshttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/raeldobkins
<p> Hi Scott, can't wait ether!</p>
<p>anyway, a small update as she's finally a multi....</p>
<p>designing those akas has been a long process of testing and messing with wood, ropes, rubber pipes and many many sheets of paper........ I decided to not glue them up nor fiberglass them, this way, they are free to flex a bit more making them more reliable to withstand high loads...</p>
<p> so, finally looking good enough to be true.....</p>
<p>all d best, from balkan shipyards.…</p>
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<p> Hi Scott, can't wait ether!</p>
<p>anyway, a small update as she's finally a multi....</p>
<p>designing those akas has been a long process of testing and messing with wood, ropes, rubber pipes and many many sheets of paper........ I decided to not glue them up nor fiberglass them, this way, they are free to flex a bit more making them more reliable to withstand high loads...</p>
<p> so, finally looking good enough to be true.....</p>
<p>all d best, from balkan shipyards.</p>
<p><a href="http://youtu.be/vf9EFistFnM" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/vf9EFistFnM</a></p>
<p></p> Can't wait to see the crab cl…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2015-02-17:2195841:Comment:1257712015-02-17T10:24:48.084ZScott Veirshttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/ScottVeirs
<p>Can't wait to see the crab claw schooner rig life-sized!</p>
<p>Keep up the good work,</p>
<p>Scott in Seattle</p>
<p>Can't wait to see the crab claw schooner rig life-sized!</p>
<p>Keep up the good work,</p>
<p>Scott in Seattle</p> Hit D Nail On D Head kim. the…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2014-12-03:2195841:Comment:1234822014-12-03T07:13:09.242Zrael dobkinshttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/raeldobkins
<p>Hit D Nail On D Head kim. the spice of life, a smile a day keep d doctor away..... that joy of creation, you know it man.......................</p>
<p>godspeed.</p>
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>kim whitmyre said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/pacific-proa-in-wharrams-footsteps?commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A123805&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2195841Comment123805"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">I don't have to say "enjoy yourself," because it's clear,…</div>
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<p>Hit D Nail On D Head kim. the spice of life, a smile a day keep d doctor away..... that joy of creation, you know it man.......................</p>
<p>godspeed.</p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>kim whitmyre said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/pacific-proa-in-wharrams-footsteps?commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A123805&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2195841Comment123805"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">I don't have to say "enjoy yourself," because it's clear, eh, Rael?</div>
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</blockquote> I don't have to say "enjoy yo…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2014-12-02:2195841:Comment:1238052014-12-02T20:55:26.916Zkim whitmyrehttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/kimwhitmyre
I don't have to say "enjoy yourself," because it's clear, eh, Rael?
I don't have to say "enjoy yourself," because it's clear, eh, Rael? hi Mick beautiful amatasi p…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2014-12-02:2195841:Comment:1238042014-12-02T19:53:54.895Zrael dobkinshttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/raeldobkins
<p> hi Mick beautiful amatasi proa, bravo. also I noticed we have the same style workshop, a plastic tent with a cardboard floor...... I enjoyed your photos very much kind of like looking into the mirror....... we are in bulgaria, launching next spring in the black sea. take care man.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Mick said:</cite></p>
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<p> hi Mick beautiful amatasi proa, bravo. also I noticed we have the same style workshop, a plastic tent with a cardboard floor...... I enjoyed your photos very much kind of like looking into the mirror....... we are in bulgaria, launching next spring in the black sea. take care man.<br/> <br/> <cite>Mick said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/pacific-proa-in-wharrams-footsteps#2195841Comment123709"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hello Rael,</p>
<p>Nice proa, I also build one. You can check it out on my pictures on this site. Where in the balkan are you located? when do you plan on launching?</p>
<p>kind Regards,</p>
<p>Mick</p>
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</blockquote> Hello Rael,
Nice proa, I also…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2014-12-02:2195841:Comment:1237092014-12-02T13:02:49.469ZMickhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/Mick
<p>Hello Rael,</p>
<p>Nice proa, I also build one. You can check it out on my pictures on this site. Where in the balkan are you located? when do you plan on launching?</p>
<p>kind Regards,</p>
<p>Mick</p>
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<p>Hello Rael,</p>
<p>Nice proa, I also build one. You can check it out on my pictures on this site. Where in the balkan are you located? when do you plan on launching?</p>
<p>kind Regards,</p>
<p>Mick</p>
<p></p> thanks man, it does have the…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2014-12-01:2195841:Comment:1236212014-12-01T18:43:38.630Zrael dobkinshttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/raeldobkins
<p>thanks man, it does have the wharram attitude, the keep it simple approach....</p>
<p>and that's what relates them. that's what gives them their character, and exactly that is what makes them seaworthy.......</p>
<p> all d best laurent. <br></br> <br></br> <cite>laurent said:…</cite></p>
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<p>thanks man, it does have the wharram attitude, the keep it simple approach....</p>
<p>and that's what relates them. that's what gives them their character, and exactly that is what makes them seaworthy.......</p>
<p> all d best laurent. <br/> <br/> <cite>laurent said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/pacific-proa-in-wharrams-footsteps?commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A123618&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2195841Comment123618"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>thanks for sharing , yes it wharram style , good work .</p>
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</blockquote> thanks for sharing , yes it w…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2014-12-01:2195841:Comment:1236182014-12-01T17:23:40.477Zlaurenthttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/laurent
<p>thanks for sharing , yes it wharram style , good work .</p>
<p>thanks for sharing , yes it wharram style , good work .</p>