Monthly Archives: August 2011

PT Eleven; Nested Dimensions

Posted on August 30, 2011 by admin

As Promised: These measurements were taken with the nested package laying on a flat table. Seat tongue extends 2” past the 70” package length at the height shown. Therefore; Maximum package = 6ft x 4ft 2”  (with bumper)  20” height … Continue reading →

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PT Eleven, Nested photos

Posted on August 26, 2011 by admin

We set a table up outside and the nested and assembled  PT Eleven to take some photos and measurements. Today I am posting some of these pictures.

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PT Eleven; oarlocks and leather pads

Posted on August 22, 2011 by admin

There are several options that we have been working on to be able to offer for this boat. I will begin posting them.  Pricing will be announced on our website soon. We are using Australian made Gaco gated oarlocks because … Continue reading →

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The New PT Eleven Launch

Posted on August 20, 2011 by admin

Monday August 15th, we put the new PT Eleven in the water for the first time. The launch committee included the major contributors to the development of the boat. Everyone took a turn rowing the boat. Here are a few … Continue reading →

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PT Eleven nesting dinghy; painting the hull

Posted on August 13, 2011 by admin

Russell painted the hull with Interlux Perfection. The paint is rolled on. It is not tipped. He has figured out how to make this technique work really well and the finish is often mistaken for a spray job. Starting with … Continue reading →

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PT ELEVEN; GLOSS COATING INSIDE

Posted on August 12, 2011 by admin

here are some pictures of gloss coating the inside of the boat;

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PT Eleven; prototype nested

Posted on August 10, 2011 by admin

I recently sent someone to this page to see pictures of the last prototype nested. After a search, I found out that I never posted them! oops… I will post them here but I do admit they are not the … Continue reading →

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PT Eleven; breast hook

Posted on August 7, 2011 by admin

My apologies for not posting for a week. A lot has been happening and posting got put on the back burner. I wanted to show the breast hook installation which happens after the foredeck is glued in. gunwhale tips flattened … Continue reading →

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PT Eleven; foredeck

Posted on August 1, 2011 by admin

A few photos to show some of the steps involved in the installation of the foredeck; THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FOREDECK FINISHED WITH THE HATCH COAMING INSTALLED: GLASSING THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE FOREDECK: DRY FIT PREPARING THE UNDERSIDE of … Continue reading →

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