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Gulf Coast working marinas?
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I plan on moving my T38 from NM to the Arkansas river in Muskogee in a couple of weeks for assembly, then down the Arkansas to the Mississippi, probably through the Atchafalaya and into the gulf. The…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Chuck Valley Oct 13, 2018.

Clearing out after the build...
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Not sure if there's anyone else close enough to me in New Mexico for it to be practical but I'm clearing out after mostly finishing the build and have a few things left over. There's not much local…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Axel Aug 31, 2018.

Flexible Sunpower monocrystaline solar panels for sale

I'm in Albuquerque, NM and have found a guy who's selling approximately 200 new Sunpower flexible solar panels, 100W, US$130 each, complete with blocking diode on each panel. Seems a pretty decent…Continue

Started Aug 29, 2018

Build help wanted
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I'm in New Mexico, finishing up a Tiki 38. The plan is to launch next year.  I built the bulk of the boat on my own but I am at a place where I need an additional pair or two of hands and am hoping…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Axel Aug 25, 2017.

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Axel replied to Olli Väänänen's discussion Trampoline for Tiki31
"There are a variety of ways to suspend the netting, using rigid tube of different kinds, ropes and so on. While I have not yet made mine, I think that a net lashed at multiple points will give a more stable platform. I have been on a Tiki with a…"
Nov 21, 2018
Chuck Valley replied to Axel's discussion Gulf Coast working marinas?
"http://www.pier77texas.com/"
Oct 13, 2018
Axel replied to Olli Väänänen's discussion wheel steering
"Olli, there is no more useful detail on the 'centre deck' sheet. "
Oct 12, 2018
Axel replied to Olli Väänänen's discussion wheel steering
"Olli, Although they reference the plans sheet, I dot think it shows much of the rudder detail. But I will look at it again to be sure.  On the 38 the steering line runs around a drum with several turns for friction. The drum is connected…"
Oct 7, 2018
Axel replied to Olli Väänänen's discussion wheel steering
"Here you go Olli, hope this helps. 20181005_185240.jpg"
Oct 5, 2018
Axel replied to Olli Väänänen's discussion wheel steering
"I don't have it at home Olli but will get them for you tomorrow. It should make the proper layout pretty clear. "
Oct 4, 2018
Axel replied to Olli Väänänen's discussion wheel steering
"I can take a picture of the plans sheet of the Tiki 38 which has wheel steering if that will help?"
Oct 3, 2018
Axel replied to Emil Gaigher's discussion Lifting Tiki 38 hull
"I wouldn't feel comfortable doing it that way. I certainly wouldn't work under it!"
Oct 1, 2018
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Gulf Coast working marinas?

I plan on moving my T38 from NM to the Arkansas river in Muskogee in a couple of weeks for assembly, then down the Arkansas to the Mississippi, probably through the Atchafalaya and into the gulf. The boat is not yet completely finished and I will need somewhere inexpensive (with power) to do the balance of the work. It might be a month to do the rigging and the few other things, though given the way building seems to work, probably longer.... And yes, I could stay in Muskogee as the marina I am…See More
Sep 29, 2018
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Axel replied to Emil Gaigher's discussion Lifting Tiki 38 hull
"I can't say for sure if it would work or not Emil, but I think I remember reading in the T38 literature provided by Wharram that the beams and attachments were designed to be strong enough to suspend one hull from the other. If that's the…"
Sep 29, 2018
Axel replied to Axel's discussion Clearing out after the build...
"Not that I'm being overwhelmed with responses...but the table saw, the paint spray set and the boat shed are gone.  Forgot a few other things: 1. blakes lavak toilet with all the valves, hose and pump needed to set it up for a holding…"
Aug 31, 2018
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Aug 30, 2018
Axel replied to Budget Boater's discussion Wharram Wing Sails Now Available
"Hi Budget, I have lost the quote I got from you for T38 sails. Can you get me another quote please. I plan on getting the boat to the assembly marina at the end of September.  Thanks, Alex"
Jul 21, 2018
Axel replied to Robert Sheridan's discussion Using dyneema for rigging - warning
"Thanks Eric and Omar. Eric, I really like the resin deadeyes but I fear they would be more work than making them out of wood or aluminum. If I need 50 of them that would be the way to go! I suppose I should clarify that while I can make them out of…"
Jun 21, 2018
Axel replied to Robert Sheridan's discussion Using dyneema for rigging - warning
"I'm now ready to start making rigging pieces for my T38 and pondering the deadeyes.... the cost of buying them is prohibitive and so am thinking of different ways to make them. Since I don't have access to a lathe or machine tools, I have…"
Jun 17, 2018
Axel replied to Scott Burger's discussion tiki 38 with ensuite shower (How can it be done?)
"No problem at all. The master cabin has plenty of space. Make a solid bulkhead aft, between the master and the aft cabin and you'll have more than enough room. I don't remember the measurements from the stairs back to the bulkhead but you…"
Jun 12, 2018

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Tiki 38
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At 7:49am on September 16, 2009, Jacques said…
Great pictures of your pod. Yes its heavy. With 6 guys (strong) I could manipulate it up and down without crane or loader.
Interesting the reverse thing, i was thinking doing the same and finally stuck to the plans.
Beautiful job.

Jacques
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.

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