38' Atkin design 'INGRID'(double ender) hull layup

[Ian MacFarlane]

I have recently purchased the moulds used to layup this boat. She has been layed up using glass and polyester ( or constructed with wood). I am seeking comment and criticism on the feasibility of using other materials. I am also wondering about the practicality of laying up the mast/boom. I am clueless. Her displacement using glass has historically been about 25000#, which may follow her displacement as originally constructed in wood. Any comments, observations, thoughts etc. will be welcomed.

go to breskin.com and look for e-mail link
Joe Breskin used to build 38 Ingrids in Port Townsend,Wa
VERY intelligent engineer among other things

Dan Traylor

[Ian MacFarlane]

Dan ... Thank you. I have just sent an eMail to Joe and hope he rises to the bait. Ian

email me if you have the complete set of molds for this boat
guinness4me50212hotmail.com

Cannot get through at your address. Contact me imacfarlane@comcast,net

The Engine most used in the Ingrid was a volvo md2b, I will reccomend you not use this engine. They are old, noisy, raw water cooled, overheat, blow head gaskets and parts are outragious. The last head gasket I bought (remember it is the size of a briggs and stratton) was $60. plus shipping. I took my boat from Washington state to Mexico last year amd blew the engine off the coast of Mag bay, I had to sail 550 miles to La Paz without an engine, power, radar and worse no lights. The md2b is a 25 year old engine, ask a marine diesel mechanic for suggestions or see practical sailor, they have done a comparrison of newer engines.

Bill Wilfong
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