"Barrier coats….does any have an opinion, experience or advice???
I have a tiki 30 epoxy over ply ready for paint. I’m planning on using Awlgrip above the waterline. Awlgrip is NOT recommended below the water line. …"
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Hull construction
I have finished most of my small parts and I’m finally starting the first hull. I have the lower panels loosely stitched to the keel and will be stitching in the bulkheads soon. Any advise from…Continue
Started Nov 30, 2022
Mast construction
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Does anyone have thoughts on glassing a wooden mast. I’m building Tiki 30. I opted to build using the “birds beak” method because of material availability. I’m very pleased with the final…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Ian R Jul 29, 2022.
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"Hello Brad,
‘I was wondering what came of you. I see you survived…I’m impressed!!!!! I hoping to do the EC with my son on the hobie18 I’m trying to bring back to life but that is another story.
regarding the…"
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I love the wharrams. I’ve been sailing for 50 years and my tiki 26 that I sail now is one of my favorite boats. We are up in Dunedin and sail on the sound or Gulf 3-4 afternoons a week weather and work…"
Tiki 30 progress
I’m 2 years in averaging around 20 hours per month. Yes, very part time but still enjoying it. The beams, tillers, hatchs, mast and other small parts are complete. I’m just now fitting the upper panels to the first hull. Building one hull at a time due to space limitations. The upper panels have been the most intimidating so far. Any advice from the Cretan’s out there???See More
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"Wow….I am the current owner of morning star, 8 years now. We sail regularly along the west coast of Florida. You will be happy to know I am the third of fourth very attentive owner. I’d honestly say she is in better…"
Hull construction
I have finished most of my small parts and I’m finally starting the first hull. I have the lower panels loosely stitched to the keel and will be stitching in the bulkheads soon. Any advise from former builders???See More
"Epoxy being susceptible to the sun you'll have to have it always painted as being the mast flexible you'll have to wet the glass with epoxy so that the glass does not de-laminate.All considered I'd go with just a varnished mast that…"
"Hey Robert,
thanks for the input. I have been concerned about the weight of the mast. I’m slightly over 100 pounds as is and I still have to add the crane, shoulders and final paint."
"I would avoid adding any extra weight aloft unless it is called for in the design. Hopefully the mast is strong enough when built as the designer intended. An epoxy primer and three coats of a two-part LPU paint should provide adequate abrasion…"
"Hey Brad…I never did hear back from you after the Everglades challenge. I’m hoping you made survived. That is a pretty grueling event and doing it on a paddle board as well….I’m guessing you have stories!!!!i…"
Mast construction
Does anyone have thoughts on glassing a wooden mast. I’m building Tiki 30. I opted to build using the “birds beak” method because of material availability. I’m very pleased with the final product. I was considering adding a layer of glass to the mast for additional strength and maybe peace of mind. I have a glassing technique that I am comfortable and confident in so there is not endless painting and sanding to get a smooth finish. Any thoughts anyone???See More
"Give a call...941-525-4362. I live out near the Dunedin causeway. Go west on 580 and turn right on alt 19 headed N"
"hey Jeff, I'm in Clearwater and headed your way - where do you want to meet? Great timing - it's my day off & I'm out shopping"
"Hey Richard,
it looks like I’m home for the afternoon should you be around Dunedin today. THe thunderstorms look like they might push out here today so sailing is questionable but the 26 is here if you would like to look it over.
give a…"
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- I own a Wharram
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- Tiki 26
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- Dunedin FL
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- I recently purchased an 8 year old tiki 26. There are a few areas that need a little attention and I would like to get my hands on some plans so I can keep any projects true to the original design.
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Tiki 30 progress
I’m 2 years in averaging around 20 hours per month. Yes, very part time but still enjoying it. The beams, tillers, hatchs, mast and other small parts are complete. I’m just now fitting the upper panels to the first hull. Building one hull at a time due to space limitations. The upper panels have been the most intimidating so far. Any advice from the Cretan’s out there???
Posted on April 24, 2023 at 3:52pm
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- At 7:51am on June 30, 2022,
Richard Seal said…
- Hi Jeff, I live down here in St Pete - I work at North Beach Windsurfing in St Pete Beach as their beginner instructor/repair dude/asistant shopkeeper & shipping packer. I would love to check out your 26 sometime as I've not seen one in person yet. I hope you're coming along nicely with your modified 30.
- At 6:41pm on June 30, 2022,
- Thanks for the invite, if this weekend is busy for you I usually have Wednesdays & Sundays off, or I could meet you up in Dunedin after work one day.
- At 2:24pm on July 6, 2022,
- hey Jeff, I'm in Clearwater and headed your way - where do you want to meet? Great timing - it's my day off & I'm out shopping
- At 2:27pm on July 6, 2022,
Give a call...941-525-4362. I live out near the Dunedin causeway. Go west on 580 and turn right on alt 19 headed N
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