Thanks for your replies. I thought since it is much higher up the table than bronze, that it would get eaten, but does the fact that they're not...
Hello, I am thinking of adding a cast aluminium centreboard to our 17ft daysailer. She is grp construction, but has some bronze rudder gudgeons....
Anyone know where you can get it (Sitka Spruce or similar) in Old England? Matt (In the UK)
Someone must know how they do it? Please! Matt
How can ordinary folk get hold of the EU Recreational Craft Directive? You say it is expensive - How expensive? Many Thanks, Matt
Cruisers What about less race boat, and more cruiser, in the 18-25ft bracket, with a cabin? Matt
Hello, What have been the most successful small sailing boat designs ever? By successful I mean number of boats built, and by small, I mean less...
Hello, GRP Newbie here. How to attach a wooden gunwale or color break line to the outside of a grp hull? How do the guys in production do it? If...
Isn't "progress" wonderful?! Just think of all the lives that have been saved since the legislators made boating so safe!
Hello, Was wondering if anyone knows the standard size for marine charts here in Europe? Is it the same world wide? Best Wishes, Matt
Briefly, to go back to the lug rig thing, we (Swallowboats) have tried them a lot, and still can't get them to be quite as close winded as the...
17ft by 6ft by 350lbs (estimated). She is currently in build and should be finished by June 2004. Available as plans, kit or complete, and with a...
Rob, try the wooden boat store - http://www.woodenboatstore.com/store/products.asp?dept=26 I think it is there - its called '103 Sailing...
Get 100 Small Boat Rigs, by Phil Bolger. I think it might be 103 or something now, as he's thought of a few more! But its an excellent read, and...
Loudness of Carbon Hulls Clark T what do you mean louder? Why is this?
Thanks PAR, Its a double ended design, which is why we are doing it. She also has a small amount of overhang at the stern, which means the hole...
Can anyone let me know the drawbacks of an outboard well? It is on a sailboat, and only used as auxillary. Ive heard a few designers (Bolger,...
What is the difference between pullwound and wrapped pre preg? How are they manufactured? Thanks for all your help on this - anyone any other...
Hello, Does anyone know where I might be able to obtain low (ish) cost Carbon Fibre tubes, with and without tapers. We are in the UK, but I had...
Surfboards Have you seen http://www.skuasurfboards.tripod.com www.skuasurfboards.tripod.com It has quite a bit of info about shaping, and...