The shore lines of the worlds navigable waters should be common ground . The industrialists the property developers and the rich are welcome to...
A number of years ago I took my aging parents on a trip up the St. Lawrence to visit friends of theirs who owned an island. Along the way it was...
It may be because of the relative skill levels of the sailors or differences in the quality of the euipment but at my club in Thailand there is no...
The kite boarders are no doubt the fastest while sailing in a ditch in heavy winds. But at the club I sail at in Thailand there are both...
On mine its strictly manual, originally a bronze captive winch with a wire pennant mounted on the side of deck house in front of the mizzen mast...
Same idea as the 50 gallon drums . Should work fine.
I was curious so I measured. Its 51 ' from the water to the tip of the main mast. Should not have to heel the boat to much to loose two feet.
I don't think so. I used to go under the fixed bridge on the New river at federal highway which is 55' and my antenna would hit. I was terrified...
If I was 30 years younger I would definitely be in the market for Robs 50' Harry. As it is if he were to build a larger version with a real...
Hi Frank . I have had my Freedom 40 for almost 30 years now and can probably answer any questions you might have. If yours is hull no 4 the...
It depends on what you mean by mainsails are the most work. It is much less work to tack a boat with a mainsail only rig than a boat with an...
Rob . Is that 17 meters from the deck or mast stub and bury? I would think the RM of a 12 meter cat has to be greater than a 12 meter lead mine....
I am trying to determine how I should construct a rotating freestanding wing mast. I want to make the mast as light as possible and still...
While I think the "double the speed downwind" is an exaggeration I can say that on my boat that while sailing wing on wing if the booms are eased...
I would like to know how you employ the mizzen and for what purpose and or sail configuration it is used most effectively. ( jib and jigger ,...
Could the rig not be designed to respond to gusts ( free standing or fractional with bendy top)?
Not all. But most.
I sail mine as in the sketch on the right,the main by the lee
This is a Nigel Irens design. ( Wharam look alike ?) Certainly like nothing else on the market. Looks pretty good to me. I bet it will hold its value.
I just bought a brand new Kubota deisel on ebay for $650.00. I already have an extra Balmar 210 amp alternator that according to specs operates at...
