I fail to see why some of you find it necessary to fasten the strongback to the ground. Make it level and stable. It's not going to blow away. If...
Waterline Yachts is in your neck of the woods, though I'm fairly positive that they only build larger than 35-45 inches. However, Waterline...
Hi Alik. I think that since 1972, manufactured boats built or sold in the USA have had to show an HIN, usually on the starboard side of the...
Hi Victor. As you were looking for cons rather than pros (of which there are countless), I thought that I would mention the hassles of...
Forgive me, this is entirely out of my league, but endlessly fascinating. Could there be any benefit to a canting keel with an "A-frame" type...
Hi Eric. I bought my K&E 62 0005 planimeter on Ebay, after a great deal of patient waiting. I ended up paying $31.99 for it in "mint"...
high satisfaction I am a student of YDS. Mr. Macnaughton has consistantly replied to my correspondence in a professional and timely manner. I...
Hi Sara. Thanks for clearing up the matter of anonymity. Why this forum allows it's use by anonymous posters, is completely beyond my...
anonymity damages credibility I would begin with, 'all due respect', but I have no idea who you are, "guest", and so can afford you no respect....
Hey Eric. Sounds like you could use a better plaster. I have been lead to understand that a plaster mold has to be baked all day, before one...
75 ounces. Um good! DC
Keelbolts in encapsulated ballast? It sounds all warm and fuzzy to remove the water and then fill voids with resin, etc..., but in real life...
Actually, I have been surprised to see such a condition exhibited by an early Valiant 40'. Ask any experienced Travel Lift operator, or better...
ACX Quality of plywood has generally been falling into the abyss for decades. ACX will do the trick for a quick and dirty boat, upon which you...
Sea time Whole lot of insecure engineers out there... There must be a substantial value in the education offered by YDS and Westlawn if there are...
Paradox, by Matt Layden Check this out: http://www.microcruising.com/ Microcruising in the Bahamas Don't let the reference of the Bahamas...
Gonzo, I'm sure that you must be kidding. Your assertion that "the rest are amateurs or shysters" is quite offensive. Perhaps you are merely...
Hey Doug. You may want to crack a copy of , "The Cruising Multihull" by Chris White. It is considered the best reference for multihulls, and I...
Your point is well taken. That said, I have never seen a schematic for an LPG installation, a CNG installation, watermaker installations,...
No disrespect Gonzo, people have been shoveling engines of all types into boats since there have first been engines. The real world is out there....
