Danny Sunkel

Frames taking shape
Frames taking shape
8:50PM 5th Oct 11

Port hull almost ready for planking of core. Starboard hull still needs aligning and the buttocks added. Gaining shape quick. Very exciting. Apologies to Paul de wild for my bumbing apprentice skills....

Boat Frames

Boat Frames

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Thrilled to be on-board with you Danny.  Best wishes for the build and expect that Canon SLR will capture every moment!

-Mike Johnston
Canon

Comment by: Mike Johnston at 4:33PM 11/10/2011
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Great looking craft you have, Danny. For sure you will cross and return with speed.
Hi John There's an example of the the self righting being tested on the scale model in this 3 News item. http://www.3news.co.nz/World-first-rowing-boat-to-break-trans-Tasman-record/tabid/309/a
from les jamieson frm new zealand ; could the craft be converted to electric powered solly by solar & wind ?
I'm struggling to see how this design would not be stable if inverted. Has the self righting been actually tested .
Hi Can't see a private email contact. Good Luck for the fitout. Let me know if you need a hand with safety and watermaker specification. I have a couple of light weight options which may be good
Admit it, You really just wanted to get into her knickers...
Thanks Sister, Im really happy with how its coming along. Its hard to believe its three years in May since I started this Journey.
She is looking absolutely stunning, Danny!
Thanks Colin Appreciate the feedback, and yes shes a very different vessel. The team involved are all great with huge off shore experience - no rowing experience though..... Be fantastic to catc
Hi Danny, Just caught up with your project - extraordinary and beautiful looking craft. My how design has changed in 35 years. Today following the TG guys down the coast. Good luck with the project.


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