Getting Prepared For The Philippines > Boats
Building a Boat in Sta Ana Cagayan Valley
BingColin:
--- Quote from: drpeterb on July 28, 2014, 08:41:27 PM ---Hi Colin
I used to race Solo's, Fireballs, Laser and Laser II and Mirror 14 (became Marauder) and a few others. I sailed an OK a few times, great fun, but I was a little light to be competitive in that. I have completed Yachtmaster (Coastal) more recently, so am confident in handling a cruiser.
Plywood does seem to be an issue, I have a few on the case. There is availability in Manila and probably Tuguegarao for the smaller sizes. Epoxy resin also needs to be from Manila itself, but they will deliver via bus to Tuguegarao.
I was going to go straight to a bigger build, but figured that testing the ground with a smaller one was wise. Also, for teaching the rest of the family sailing basics, there is nothing better than a small 2-3 person craft. It will also be fun to use off the beach and for a bit of kcal coast hopping. Whilst not a scenic as Palawan (I am told) Sta Ana is still a pretty place to explore.
Thanks for the comments. Maybe the back would hold out with a gentle cruise...
Kind regards
Peter
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I was also a little light at the time, but not now:(. I could always get up on a plane sooner than anyone else in gusty conditions and hold it longer, but struggled in a good blow. The trouble with 2 man boats is getting a crew and I did crew occasionally but preferred to be the one deciding the tactics :)
paulgee:
Yes, I think one of the biggest problems with cultural differences is when faced with a house build there. If you have researched this on forums such as this you will be aware of the pitfalls that may befall unwary expats. Apart from being a fellow sailor Colin also built his own house and there is an excellent thread on this forum detailing it.
Still being mainly based in the UK at present we took the easier route and bought new in a sub division, though that was not without its own problems as Shirley's family had to 'project manage' the build.
If I did it again i would make sure we were there to ensure we got exactly what we wanted and needed, but I think we ended up 90% happy - we will just have to throw some money at the other 10% when we spend more time there!
BingColin:
--- Quote from: paulgee on July 28, 2014, 09:29:15 PM ---Apart from being a fellow sailor Colin also built his own house and there is an excellent thread on this forum detailing it.
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Thanks for the plug Paul, but I can't find that thread now, it seems to have been deleted ??? I put a lot of effort into posting about the house for the benifit of members, most of what I contributed is on my web site http://thephilippinejournal.wikifoundry.com/page/Our+Present+Home but there were a lot of contributions by other members that now seem to be lost. I hope I am wrong :-\
drpeterb:
--- Quote from: paulgee on July 28, 2014, 09:29:15 PM ---Yes, I think one of the biggest problems with cultural differences is when faced with a house build there. If you have researched this on forums such as this you will be aware of the pitfalls that may befall unwary expats. Apart from being a fellow sailor Colin also built his own house and there is an excellent thread on this forum detailing it.
Still being mainly based in the UK at present we took the easier route and bought new in a sub division, though that was not without its own problems as Shirley's family had to 'project manage' the build.
If I did it again i would make sure we were there to ensure we got exactly what we wanted and needed, but I think we ended up 90% happy - we will just have to throw some money at the other 10% when we spend more time there!
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Part of the reason for the difficult decision for the rest of my family to relocate ahead of my retirement, was to ensure my wife could be there full time to supervise the house build. She is on site virtually from dawn to dusk 7 days a week. I kept as low a profile as possible to this point and until the build is completed. Partly to reduce the risk of being given westerner treatment with quotes, and partly to ensure my clumsy attempts at understanding the cultures and sensibilities required when project managing did not backfire. I have read a lot about Colin's build already, it has been very helpful, as have other threads.
I suspect Elvie being on site (and being the determined perfectionist she is), we might get to 95% happy. The last 5%, in the Philippines...... It won't be from lack of trying.
I will try and start a thread on the build with a few photos during my visits over the next 6 months or so. The architect does seem to be showcasing the build too. If you look on Facebook with my name Peter Brook or the architect Allan Jay Agluba Tabutol you can see pictures of the early groundwork.
Thank you again for the interest shown and advice given.
Peter
suzukig1:
Good, fresh (live) seafood in Santa Ana. My wife and her best friend (best friend's relatives live there) go there every so often. She always brings back some live lobsters. We live in Tuguegarao City.
New international airport opening next year near Santa Ana.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Cagayan_International_Airport
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