Hendo's Randall 35 Cray Boat complete rebuild, Perth, Western Australia

Hendo78 said:

So someone on here said that they could build a boat out of the black plastic PE100 sheets I used for my rubrails. I said there was a guy doing just that near me and here it is. View attachment 94812

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Thanks for photo that’s a cat love to know more if you could PM me any more info (so as not t diverse with your thread, your call) Inboard/Outboards.
Looks like something one my mates over there might attempt. its not at Mangles Bay Fishing Club ?
Yes I thinking could a boat be built from HDPE ? well yes it can but will it work ?. I think so ? Survive long ? Plastic will what about the welds ? Not a boat for wine rack and champagne glasses.


British made I think this company concentrates on commercial work boat type.

Solstice looking good Mat now with a good omen.

Hobo said:

Thanks for photo that’s a cat love to know more if you could PM me any more info (so as not t diverse with your thread, your call) Inboard/Outboards.
Looks like something one my mates over there might attempt. its not at Mangles Bay Fishing Club ?
Yes I thinking could a boat be built from HDPE ? well yes it can but will it work ?. I think so ? Survive long ? Plastic will what about the welds ? Not a boat for wine rack and champagne glasses.

British made I think this company concentrates on commercial work boat type.

Solstice looking good Mat now with a good omen.

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Yeah it’s a unique cat that’s for sure. I can’t help but think it’s be like sailing in a wheelie bin!

I’ll pm you it’s location

More polishing this afternoon. Trying to punch it out before i have to down tools mid next week post op.

Yo Matt - "post op"?? I understand that phrase correctly? Musta missed something.... What ever requires "down tools mid next week", best luck to you mate!

As always - SOLSTICE is looking fine!

Well I have to tell ya, my previous fiberglass boat that was popped out of a mold was no where near that beautiful after 3 coats of wax. Amazing work!

swampu said:

Well I have to tell ya, my previous fiberglass boat that was popped out of a mold was no where near that beautiful after 3 coats of wax. Amazing work!

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Yeah she’s glossy hey!

Art said:

Yo Matt - "post op"?? I understand that phrase correctly? Musta missed something.... What ever requires "down tools mid next week", best luck to you mate!

As always - SOLSTICE is looking fine!

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I’m having a gastric sleeve mate so will be laid up for a few days until I’m well enough to get back into it and keep you guys entertained lol

Hendo78 said:

I’m having a gastric sleeve mate so will be laid up for a few days until I’m well enough to get back into it and keep you guys entertained lol

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Working all this time working on the boat, I am surprised you find time enough to eat.
Best of luck.

OldDan1943 said:

Working all this time working on the boat, I am surprised you find time enough to eat.

Best of luck.

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Lol thanks mate.

Matt - Ya know what they say bout "work"... roll up your sleeves! Naw, pun on words - only kidding. Good luck. Stay healthy! - Art

Hendo78 said:

I’m having a gastric sleeve mate so will be laid up for a few days until I’m well enough to get back into it and keep you guys entertained lol

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Best of luck for a speedy recovery m8.

Hendo78 said:

I’m having a gastric sleeve mate so will be laid up for a few days until I’m well enough to get back into it and keep you guys entertained lol

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Good luck and quick recovery.

FINALLY finished the sanding and polishing the Port side. Now I’m on to the transom and swim platform.

Wayfarer said:

Best of luck for a speedy recovery m8.

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Thanks mate

ben2go said:

Good luck and quick recovery.

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Thanks mate.

Time to remind all of us with a picture what you started with. It will really impress all the newbies. You started about 3 years ago?

OldDan1943 said:

Time to remind all of us with a picture what you started with. It will really impress all the newbies. You started about 3 years ago?

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Started in 2012 mate. Just click page one for before pics.

OldDan1943 said:

Time to remind all of us with a picture what you started with. It will really impress all the newbies. You started about 3 years ago?

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After the rot was removed, Matt started the rebuild.

Going to shoot some grey on Sunday so this arvo I began masking up. Ran out of plastic so modified my scaff towers and went home and typed out a little external to do list.

Pssssfffttt, only 40 items? Your on the home stretch. #41 Ice and beer in cooler!
Great work mate, ya done good!

Did you have a hospital courtesy car drop you off at SOLSTICE... right after doctor work completed and you were let off the table?? LOL

Then again maybe I gots me dates conflubbed... You already been through the size reduction??

Art said:

Did you have a hospital courtesy car drop you off at SOLSTICE... right after doctor work completed and you were let off the table?? LOL

Then again maybe I gots me dates conflubbed... You already been through the size reduction??

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The 16th mate

Crusty Chief said:

Pssssfffttt, only 40 items? Your on the home stretch. #41 Ice and beer in cooler!
Great work mate, ya done good!

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Lol thanks brother!

Hendo78 said:

The 16th mate

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My Crystal Call says the 16 is a good day... for you!

Greetings,
Mr. A. What the hell is a Crystal Call? Is that one of those 1-900 numbers?

RT Firefly said:

Greetings,
Mr. A. What the hell is a Crystal Call? Is that one of those 1-900 numbers?

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1-800 CRYSTAL... Nice Gal; or so I've been told! - LOL

Nice Sunday morning to do a little spray job

Doctor Matt

Art said:

Doctor Matt

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Art, if that's what your doctor looks like, you might want to find a new one, lol.

Wayfarer said:

Art, if that's what your doctor looks like, you might want to find a new one, lol.

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Lol