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Boat hauling trailer, Triple axle flatbed for sale in South Texas
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Built this for hauling one of my Tiki 38 hulls the thousand miles to the nearest sea. Then added some brackets and used it as a launch platform for the assembled T38.The decked flatbed portion is 20…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Axel Jul 12, 2022.

Insurance for homemade boat in the USA?

Finally launched my tiki 38 in early June. In the end had to DIY that part too which I suppose is appropriate. Launching a 20+ foot wide, 38 foot long multihull like a dinghy off a trailer was scary…Continue

Started Jul 12, 2022

Help finding assembly/Launch site on the Arkansas river in OK or close by?

Took my T38 to the Three Forks Harbor Marina in Muskogee, Oklahoma three years ago for final assembly in their workyard and then to launch with their huge Travellift. Back then the facilities manager…Continue

Started Sep 28, 2021

Assembly and launch sites in California?
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My plans for launching my T38 on the Arkansas river and heading to the Gulf are seriously in doubt now that travel is so restricted in and around the Caribbean. And sadly, I expect it to get worse…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Axel Sep 5, 2020.

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Axel replied to Axel's discussion Boat hauling trailer, Triple axle flatbed for sale in South Texas
"Forgot to mention the fact that it has a clear NM title. Yes, in my name..."
Jul 12, 2022
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Jul 12, 2022
Vesko left a comment for Axel
"Hi "Axel" :D I'm hesitant to disclose my location on the internet but you could always email me.I still remember the wonderful times in NM."
Oct 12, 2021
Axel left a comment for Vesko
"Hello Vesko. Nice to hear from you. I was thinking about you a few weeks ago. I FINALLY cleaned the inside of my truck's windshield and in the process had to erase the "I love you" Reanna (spelling?) had finger painted when you went…"
Sep 28, 2021
Axel replied to paul anderson's discussion locks for sliding main hatches
"Paul, I wondered the same thing a while back and Ann and Neville (of T46 Peace) gave me their solution. They used stainless strap, bent over the hatch. If I remember correctly, it could be completely removed. For locking, you dropped one slotted end…"
Sep 28, 2021
Axel posted a discussion

Help finding assembly/Launch site on the Arkansas river in OK or close by?

Took my T38 to the Three Forks Harbor Marina in Muskogee, Oklahoma three years ago for final assembly in their workyard and then to launch with their huge Travellift. Back then the facilities manager was welcoming, flexible and very helpful. Unfortunately an urgent health issue ended that attempt and I had to reload the boat and haul everything back home.After waiting out the worst (?) of the pandemic, I'm now trying to get my Tiki in the water again. When I contacted Three Forks Marina this…See More
Sep 28, 2021
Axel replied to Krister's discussion Tiki 30/38 aluminium masts
"Just came across this in my local Craigslist. Not sure where they are located as it looks like a nationwide ad from a surplus place but these are pretty cheap and for anyone in the USA who's looking for a mast or for front/rear beams for a…"
Sep 28, 2021
Axel replied to Axel's discussion Assembly and launch sites in California?
"Thanks Alex. I'll see if I can track him down."
Sep 5, 2020
Alex parrish replied to Axel's discussion Assembly and launch sites in California?
"I don’t know of any spots but Mike with this YouTube channel might be able to help. He started his build in California and moved it to Florida. http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNnkhdYvlhJ_jYGr3mbYhtA"
Sep 4, 2020
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Assembly and launch sites in California?

My plans for launching my T38 on the Arkansas river and heading to the Gulf are seriously in doubt now that travel is so restricted in and around the Caribbean. And sadly, I expect it to get worse rather than better. My thoughts are drifting to the west and a possible launch in California at the end of this year. Does anyone know a place suitable for the assembly and launching of a T38? Preferably no further north than the Bay area. I really don't know how long it will be on the hard putting it…See More
Aug 31, 2020
Axel replied to Alex parrish's discussion Help with Raka anchor setup?!?!
"That looks very much like the foremast case on a tiki 38. If so, the pad at the after end of the case is designed for a regular winch for the anchor rode. There should be a roller on one side of the cleat to hold the line clear of the case. I guess…"
Apr 10, 2020
Axel replied to Ifor Davies's discussion Carbon fibre masts
"If you really want to save weight on the T38, perhaps look at alternatives for the beams... Those things are heavy! You'll save many multiples of the mast weight by going to CF there. There was a member here who had some made for a smaller…"
Dec 13, 2019
Axel replied to Matthew Harrison's discussion Tiki 26 cockpit mounting
"Matthew, I can't speak specifically to the T26 but the T38 pod just sits on the beams and is only held in place against lifting by wave action by wood blocks fixed once the pod is in place. So unlikely there's anything more sophisticated…"
Jul 17, 2019
Axel replied to Axel's discussion Flexible Sunpower monocrystaline solar panels for sale
"Dennis, I checked and apparently he no longer has any. "
Jul 9, 2019
Axel replied to Axel's discussion Flexible Sunpower monocrystaline solar panels for sale
"Oh boy Dennis, it's been months so I have no idea. I'll see if I can track him down next week when business starts up again."
Jul 6, 2019
dennis schneider replied to Axel's discussion Flexible Sunpower monocrystaline solar panels for sale
"Hi Axel;  Do you know if any of those Sunpower panals are still available?  dennis"
Jul 6, 2019

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A home builder
What boat (s) are you building or do you own?
Tiki 38
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New Mexico

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At 12:03pm on October 11, 2014, Josh said…
No worries Axel, I'm happy for you! If for some reason you don't continue, please let me know!
At 1:26pm on December 5, 2017, rael dobkins said…

Nice progress!!! love d banana....

Anything but white looks good on a hull.......

Good luck with d rest.

rael.

At 10:43am on October 12, 2021, Vesko said…

Hi "Axel" :D 
I'm hesitant to disclose my location on the internet but you could always email me.
I still remember the wonderful times in NM.

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