The following is a draft research paper regarding the Ross Patent Slip, it origins and workings in Hobart's Battery Point. This could become a virtual reality production that would enhance the experience of visitors to the Battery Point Slips area. Research article regarding the Ross Patent Slip Napoleon St Battery Point
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Proportional Division to measure plank width at each Station by Adrian Dean.
Rudder article on the topic of Prop Division [caption id="attachment_16541" align="aligncenter" width="215"] HP Slabs cut into 185mm planks[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16542" align="aligncenter" width="296"] Adrian runs through the prep planing of the garboard[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16543" align="aligncenter" width="215"] The port garboard fitted to rebate check[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16544" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Adrian sets out the verticals for the 6…
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Lofting to build a Piner Punt
The following is a Lofting journal entry made in relation to building the Clark Punt at Battery Point 2019. The lofting process could be used for the build of any small craft. E&OA. [caption id="attachment_15427" align="aligncenter" width="604"] Adrian Deane's plans for the Clark Punt[/caption] Lofting of the Clark Punt 2020 by Peter Higgs…
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Arthur Norman Swinfield (1905-2000), the standardised 25 ft coastal trading and fishing cutter for use in the South Pacific (see April Skeg 2020)
This article relates to the Rudder article in the April Skege by Rob Nolan and Graeme Broxam. Arthur Norman Swinfield who designed the Tug, Booroowang II also designed the standardised 25 ft coastal trading and fishing cutter for use in the South Pacific. See the article by clicking on this link; SPB9_4_Swinfield
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Rudder articles February 2018
Reg Fazackerly dinghies, Percy Blandford kayaks and their renovation
Early Fishing Boats on Macquarie Harbour
Little if anything has been published about the early Strahan-based boats that once fished in Macquarie Harbour. Graeme Broxam's article represents some preliminary research on the topic.
