wet feet

I'm guessing that the contents of the proposed vessel contain equipment that has some value or scarcity,due to it being novel and thus...

This is the sort of thread that I find entertaining;lots of replies,each describing a more "perfect" way to fix a problem that doesn't...

I started working on and repairing fiberglass boats at the age of 10 while living on an island, that was in the mid 1960s, then built...

Chopper has also started this thread in the Boat Design Forum - it would have been easier if he had simply asked his question here...

From what he has posted it sounds like he has a real desire to build a small boat, but with little to no knowledge of how to do it or...

A few more thoughts:If a daggerboard is the intended foil,it may foul the mast when inserted or lifted,have you checked?The very high...

In addition to extending the cockpit,I'd suggest adding the tiller and extension(s).The 10 sq.m. canoes I have seen in the last few...

It looks like an interesting project for use in warm water because you are likely to go swimming fairly frequently.If you have the...

I wouldn't use epoxy putty,it can be too stodgy.An epoxy adhesive is more than good enough and I wouldn't get too concerned about...

Before you take the concept too much further,might I suggest taking a look at this website about the Catapult?An inflatable sailing...

I would suggest a variation on montero's proposal.Carve or saw a wooden block to the radius of the mast at the point of concern.Cover it...

I think you ought to take a look at this video: .Then reflect on the fact that the companies involved have only existed a few years...

A couple of thoughts;a part of the problem is the height of the central track,could it be lowered to reduce the angle at the rod...

Not sure what your bolt size is, but this place has options for SS high misalignment rod end bushings...

You have understood the basic idea correctly.It may be superfluous to mention it but do plank the two sides at the same rate,which is to...