Rob devlieg is an awesome sailor, I have bought a few sails from him and every one has been top quality, I wouldn't recomend anyone else. The...
Looks good manie keep us updated
I am interested in your sailplan. What dimensions are the mast? Will it be stayed? What shape is the section? How much does it weigh?
Splinter Sorry I should have quoted. This is what PAR said upthread It is a reference to a design, but with a name like that is quite...
Could someone educate me, who or what is "Splinter"? I did a search but as you can imagine "splinter" comes up with all kind of stuff?
Sounds like fun. Post some pics when you do it.
Im interested to hear more about the tri. Will you be testing some of the concepts you will use on boxy fisher? Why not build something similar, a...
The open 60's all have wingmasts, I thought the boom on the deck allowed the mast to rotate. With a horizontal boom, alot of load is placed at the...
I have been thinking of building a plywood skiff for some time. Here are some links for High performance wooden boats. Look at the Javelin. It is...
There are a bunch of guys that run cruises on the Vaal dam. I would suggest once your boat is built, hook with these guys they are very friendly....
Hi Fanie The idea for the qualification is that you spend years sailing with more experienced people and through doing this learn what you need...
Off topic, but its really cool Hey Fanie, I remembered this website, I stumbled upon a few year ago. I think you might find it inspirational....
No problem, Next time im up there I will get his number for you.
The trailer is for a small keellboat. I spoke to the engineering guy up the road who builds trailors and he says its all because there have been...
Where did you find the information about towing? I have built a trailer which I want to send through roadworthy, it would be usefull to see the...
Oh yes, thats what im looking for. Cant wait to hear more, when you are ready of course.
Nope, we just live longer.
Ant Steward sailed a good portion of the way around the world navigating with a sextant and a school atlas. Rumors go that when he sailed off a...
Hi UK9 Those drawings look really interesting, I have been considering a singlehanded skiff type boat for some time now. Would you be prepaired...
Fanie, How did your model turn out?
