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Hi,
last batton going in ,some fine tuneing fairing battons then plywood, I would have some ply on but I got talked into
going back to work, I lasted 3 days ,a snotty nosed apprentice, who started two weeks ago said you can't tell me what
to do, I do what I like. I replyed goodby,.
, I bought a carton of beer on the way home and worked on the boat ,the youth in this country are being completly
ruined no discipline at all , back to the riviera I need some info on ( mahogany) I know nothing about it at all,
is the Australian mahogany suitable or is the African better , I am thinking of useing red cedar for the deck but it
may clash with the mahogany any help would be appreciated thanks guys.
will try to put 3 pics on still not sure how to do it.

Old Aussie Peter..

Boat is jacked up on stands it was great to work on shears,

Red cedar ,

OA, you can add up to 3 pics per post if you like....just add one like you did, then hit browse,add file, and browse again

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Upspirate..
AO I like it,,I know where i was going wrong now.....
thank you.....
AO...Peter

Hiya,

African is "the goods" but is no longer easily available due to the unsustainable logging practices. If you can get some still in stock, then fantastic. I used timber from the same seeds, but plantation grown in Fiji. I am a complete amateur when it comes to wood so can't comment with any authority. Mine seems lighter than what I expected, but that apparently varies between trees anyway. From the reading I have done, the african variety produces much straighter grain in long lengths, which is nice. I do note that much of mine does have a somewhat crazy grain but that may just be the logs I got.

As for the younger generation... don't get me started!
Cheers,
Glenn.

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Hi,
Got some more fairing done and ply on today it went well, pics show how easy it is to work on inside of hull elevated
higher up, i will have to use staples fore a while still trying to track down raptor nail guns....
OA ....Peter.

Got two on still got something wrong,,
OA peter,

That looks Great, Peter!! Is that a can of adhesive you're holding?

Roberta

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Roberta
Built Zip "Oliver IV" and Super Spartan "Jimmy 70"

Lubricant!!

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Boat building can best be defined as an endless series of
tragedies obscured by the occasional miracle, followed by a good bottle of beer.

Don't Dream Your Life, Live Your Dream

It has been yery hot, you must keep your fluids up.....
I have had a big set back, my wife was kicked by a horse yesterday and had her left leg broken now I have to do all the
cooking, housework ...... less time on the boat but we will get there, I enjoyed putting ply on yesterday .not keen on
this staple pulling game still looking for raptor gear.....

old Aussie Peter.......

Our prayers are with your wife.

As for you, you are never too old and it is never too late to learn new tricks.

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Dave

My Riviera build - the Midnight Cry Project

Video of Midnight in Action
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Few things in the world measure up to the thrill and satisfaction of boating in a boat that you built.

Sorry to hear about your wife's injuries!!! Hope she has a speedy recovery.

Roberta

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Roberta
Built Zip "Oliver IV" and Super Spartan "Jimmy 70"

Hi i have been trying to place a message and photos, i login type message when i hit Add File it logs out i will try this
without photo......

Old Aussie.....Peter

Well that worked must be doing some thing wrong with sending photos....

I would like to thank Roberta, and Dave. for their concern for my wife, she is recovering slowely ,she is a very tough
lady, but she has to be,.. married to me for 40 years.......
I am still getting some work done 0n riviera, we have tracked down a raptor dealer, and have ordered guns and nails
he told me that you can get light brown colured nails for the finished veneer has any one heard of them or used them.....

Old Aussie.....Peter.