Re: anchor release from bowsprit. Gonzo says use rope, but the bowsprit ias highly varnished wood and rope will chafe. Also takes too long to...
I want to hang a Bruce anchor from the underside of a bowsprit (the anchor shaft parallel to the (bowsprit) that keeps the anchor rigid but allows...
It would seem to me that with stitch and glue, you must be very consistant in how much glue to apply which is a matter of quality control. Too...
Traditional here means plywood on frame, relying more on mechhanical fasteners than on epoxy, although it has its placed. Sam Devlin has...
I have plans for a plywood wooden 26' tug. Choice is stitch and glue (as practiced by Sam Devlin) or the more traditional full lofting and...
It might cover the hull / deck joint and provide some watertightness at that critical spot. Any further info on the boat? Material, size,...
When I took off the teak rub rail I found a rubber like 1/16" tackly strip on the back of the teak strip. What purpose does it serve? Can I...
Does anyone recommend a sail boat surveyor in the Rockland, Me area? William C. Winslow 212,722,2169 wcwinslow@aol.com
best design Alberg 30, Bristol 29, CD 28 In response to Clint. The specs are very similiar. I am really looking for two things: weaknesses in...
I would appreciate some imput on comparisons between the classic (60-70ies) Alberg 30, Bristol 29 and CD 28.
I am looking to buy a traditional full keel sloop. It is between Alberg30, Bristol29 and Cape Dory28. Would like to compare, quality of design,...
I don't know if I'm allowed to mention naval architect's names, but many listed in the back of WoodenBoat who are in Maine frequently design...
Has anybody used a product called Nyalic in place of traditional varnish?
The boat has not been designed yet. Traditional would be full keel withdeadrise cutout for prop and rudder behind counter stern. The other version...
Fora full keel wooden boat what are the pros and cons of an inboard deisel vs. a sail drive? It seems to me the sail drive sort of hangs there...
