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by ColCollyer
Wed Nov 02, 2011 4:59 am
Forum: Out and About
Topic: accosted by a wooden canoe
Replies: 1
Views: 12237

accosted by a wooden canoe

I took my Trapper up to the Murray River for the Cup Weekend, only had time for 1 paddle, about 90 min up stream, and 15 min down stream. Sat in the front facing the other way and used a doubble paddle going up. I had to paddle backwards a few times because of the wind. I enjoyed it. Anyway, the mai...
by ColCollyer
Thu Jul 07, 2011 5:45 am
Forum: Builder Log
Topic: NT Trapper
Replies: 68
Views: 72505

Re: NT Trapper

Ha, good to hear it hasn't been chopped up and burnt ! I guess you have the loooooong miles up there to contend with too.
And, the canoe is not the main event, is it.
I'm still trying to make some wooden paddles, but other stuff gets in the way
Onya
Col
by ColCollyer
Sun Jul 03, 2011 6:34 am
Forum: Questions & Comments
Topic: Freedom 13 Video
Replies: 2
Views: 4737

Re: Freedom 13 Video

My guess would be a camera mount.
The same guy has a bunch of nice video's. Good to see him enjoying his boat
CC
by ColCollyer
Sun Jul 03, 2011 4:57 am
Forum: Misc.
Topic: DOWN BUT NOT OUT
Replies: 7
Views: 20145

Re: DOWN BUT NOT OUT

Hey Preacher
Sorry to hear of your problems, and I think you have the will to get over it.
Don't forget to spend some time in the thearapy shed
Best wishes
Col
AussiTrapper
by ColCollyer
Sun Jul 03, 2011 4:52 am
Forum: Builder Log
Topic: NT Trapper
Replies: 68
Views: 72505

Re: NT Trapper

Hey Whirly
You gone walkerbout ?
Wazzappening... wazzup ?
Col
by ColCollyer
Thu Mar 10, 2011 6:39 pm
Forum: Builder Log
Topic: Glassing Trapper
Replies: 14
Views: 16247

Re: Glassing Trapper

Hi Matty I built the Aussi Trapper, and I did the sealing coat both sides, and then glassed the insides before I stitched it. A couple of tips. On the sealing coat, rub off as much epoxy as you can, leaving the surface almost dry. And when glassing, scrape as much epoxy off with a credit card. (move...
by ColCollyer
Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:26 pm
Forum: Builder Log
Topic: NT Trapper
Replies: 68
Views: 72505

Re: NT Trapper

The dancin girls.... you will have room for the dancin girls.... or a football team and some grog !
Good work... But I hear you on the scraper, not one of the enjoyable bits
keep at it
col
by ColCollyer
Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:54 pm
Forum: Builder Log
Topic: Stripped NorthWind
Replies: 125
Views: 97940

Re: Stripped NorthWind

Nice.
A transformation indeed
Col
by ColCollyer
Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:51 pm
Forum: Builder Log
Topic: NT Trapper
Replies: 68
Views: 72505

Re: NT Trapper

Hey Whirly( got to be a story there ?)
It looks like your hooked.
I only have 3 comments
1/ Listen to Mick and Chuck.
2/ Enjoy the Building trip, it's a great journey
3/ Listen to Chuck and Mick

And by the way.... Love your toy shop !
Cheers
Aussie Trapper Col
by ColCollyer
Thu Jan 20, 2011 5:28 pm
Forum: Builder Log
Topic: Aussie Trapper
Replies: 65
Views: 58307

Re: Aussie Trapper

Hi Rob Answering your questions... Yes, it's come out pretty good, and has been a satisfying build. Yep, Yep, often nervous. Also deaf when in a boat with no hearing aids, so my intent was to face her the other way so she could lip read, worked to an extent, but upset the balance. Thought about swap...