Faster? Whoa there chief! I'm not sure - as the Shuttleworth in question - I can let that slip by! Having sailed with the Mr Pir8ped many times in...
Somewhere out there exists a rope fuse that will 'blow' when one of my kick-up rudders hits something, then allow me to reset the device and carry...
Be glad it's not blush, I've been using some Ampreg 21 a while - blushes like a... (I can't think of an acceptable simile). The amount of extra...
Thanks for the input everyone, you've given me some things to think about... The board is indeed short in the case but my boat is a Shuttleworth...
Just to elaborate: The daggerboard trunk is 76mm wide but has an extra 25mm channel that runs from top to bottom to accept the 12mm downhaul...
Hi Folks, The daggerboard case on my almost finished cat has a downhaul block inside it that is below the waterline and so will be generally...
I've no reason to believe the joint as described on the plans will fail and certainly feel happy to build it, I was just looking for opinion on...
My plans include u-bolts for a bridle at the bows. They have their threads embedded in epoxy in a hardwood block that is in turn behind several...
'DAMNED PIRATE ILLEGAL TERRORIST' - really?! Do the Sea Shepherd lot practice piracy? Terrorism? How?
Tom, Thanks for a very informative and clear description. I've got easy access to the under-deck so the process would be much easier for me. Can...
I was being ironic. Mostly.
Bummer about the human inability to suspend their urge to BELIEVE!!! and not jump into and defend the corner that confirms their existing bias....
eh???
I'm finishing building a 32 foot Shuttleworth cat. The hulls, bridgedeck and bulkheads used polyester. The chainplates, daggerboard and case,...
I've had a similar problem, no moisture but very dusty foam. I used a vacuum cleaner and then an air gun which seemed to get the sheets clean....
Thanks folks, Just to clarify: I have prepared the ground during construction by removing the core in the way of all 'hard-points' and...
Hello, I'm finishing the four year build of a 32 foot cat that will be sailed offshore. I want to be sure I have attachment points on the bows...
