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How to build a catamaran in 1886

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Tyler
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Wow, interesting..


 
Posted : March 30, 2011 12:16 pm
Damon Linkous
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That's great, makes me want to build one. You should do it Tyler, just don't use the "white-lead" they mention to seal the edges, lead poisoning might take some of the fun out of the build.


 
Posted : March 31, 2011 8:58 am
Tyler
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I've attempted it before..
Didn't go so far..

Probably cause i didn't have the right tools....
🙄

Edited by TylerH on Mar 31, 2011 - 10:58 PM.


 
Posted : March 31, 2011 6:51 pm
bill harris
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don't worry tyler, later in the book it has instructions for building a river raft and says all you need is an axe, an auger, a hatchet, and some "stout boys" to weild them! also, if you attempt the catamaran, don't use the white lead...far to poisonous...use asbestos instead!

the book is a hoot! boy kids these days with there "vidya" games and jazz music...the first chapters deal with shotgun use. just ask your local gun dealer where the "childrens gun section " is and you will be ready to kill cranes, herons, black panthers, and a host of other endangered species that the boys hunted on there gulf coast sailing adventure(page 95)!


 
Posted : April 1, 2011 4:39 am
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