I get the shroud problem, blind Freddy could see that :) But - in principle - what is the different between pulling the clew to leeward on a track...
usually called a 'biplane' rig, The idea has a history. It seems obvious for a cat, but in practice I believe there are aerodynamic limitations -...
"The problem with all loose foot sails, is that you are restricted to the deck geometry". unless you've got two or more hulls :) "I have always...
Thanks I'm getting close to 45 deg. The big rectangular mast can't be helping :) You're no doubt right, better sails would help, but its a...
This rig is interesting to me for a number of reasons. The question I have is whether the aft sheet position on transom (or is it a canoe stern -...
Hi all, I have owned a 36' strip plank mahoghany sloop for 12 years - custom built in the 60s, boat of classic Rhodes/Alberg style, an example...
Hi all thanks for your replies. I do understand the difference between fairing and primer. Blueknarr, thanks for encouragement on zinser...
I'm getting to the point in my glass/epoxy over ply project that I need to think about primer. It'll be alkyd enamel out the outside. I want a...
PAR, thankyou! >Lots of minerals and even stone are very sandable right, particle shape is as important and hardness > Moored boats should have a...
Canvas is really heavy compairtivly and not especially water tight. The boat is undercover (carport style) I'm in socal - rain is a rarity. >...
thanks Par. I'm like to try DIY, and talc sounds like the thing. Sandable (odd since its rock), smooth,inexpensive. But there are warnings not to...
thanks guys I like the paint the tarp idea. But I try to avoid using polytarps now. I can't accept their constant degradation filling the ocean...
My boat project is long term, and though undercover, sees a lot of sunlight. I want to protect the glassed and encapsulated areas from UV...
Hi all I'm becoming quite familiar with epoxy fillers with my ply/epoxy/glass project. I have a couple of questions. 1. a fairing filler for...
fair point.
nice idea. make me wonder about polytarp too... what about construction grade polythene?
Thanks for the added info. "youll not be able to re-use it though, dont even try." I'm not sure I'm comfortable with creating that much waste :(
love it!. So ripstop is good? What are the characteristics of a cloth that will work well? do you have to clean it for a second use? Or do...
"You might get some 'taffeta' from a fabric shop for cheap, but make sure you test a small batch, as some have blends of other fabrics and tend to...
Barry "Depending on the loading, it is difficult to transfer respective large loads into thin material. Not impossible but it will cost you...
