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    Gaff Masts - replace timber with aluminium

    Hi Gonzo, thanks for the comment. I have considered that. Not know exactly what the previous masts were made from but using a median of the range...
    Post by: Two Bob Peter, Oct 7, 2021 in forum: Boat Design
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    Gaff Masts - replace timber with aluminium

    Update. Thankyou for the input Bajansailor, Old Stoker, The Q. I have engaged an experienced Naval Architect to provide the specs. Looking...
    Post by: Two Bob Peter, Oct 7, 2021 in forum: Boat Design
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    Gaff Masts - replace timber with aluminium

    Further to first comment. The design and currently sailing vessels have 220mm OD timber masts - and there have been no reported failures of the...
    Post by: Two Bob Peter, Sep 21, 2021 in forum: Boat Design
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    Gaff Masts - replace timber with aluminium

    Thanks, I did chase up carbon fibre, expensive option compared to aluminium or even timber. Has advantages, but for my project a bit too...
    Post by: Two Bob Peter, Sep 17, 2021 in forum: Boat Design
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    Gaff Masts - replace timber with aluminium

    Thanks, I will chase up that Tom Colvin info. I saw Sitting Bull in Darwin around twenty years ago, nice boat.
    Post by: Two Bob Peter, Sep 17, 2021 in forum: Boat Design
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    Gaff Masts - replace timber with aluminium

    Oops - the picture is "Hollander" - now has light blue hull colour
    Post by: Two Bob Peter, Sep 17, 2021 in forum: Boat Design
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    Gaff Masts - replace timber with aluminium

    Hi Bajansailor I was building on the trimaran idea until this came along and I couldn't resist. Currently not quite like "Perseverance", the one...
    Post by: Two Bob Peter, Sep 16, 2021 in forum: Boat Design
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    Gaff Masts - replace timber with aluminium

    I am looking at building 2 x new aluminium masts to replace missing timber masts on a 50' gaff schooner. Looking for technical assistance to...
    Thread by: Two Bob Peter, Sep 16, 2021, 18 replies, in forum: Boat Design
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    Aluminium 55' fast cruising trimaran

    Hi Pete Been away on other projects. Still interested in this build. Did get some communication from Chris White re the Hammerhead design. Don’t...
    Post by: Two Bob Peter, Sep 20, 2018 in forum: Boat Design
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    Aluminium 55' fast cruising trimaran

    I have owned a cruised a 49' alloy cat with my family on board a few years ago. I enjoyed the fast cruising and reduced transit times between...
    Post by: Two Bob Peter, Jul 10, 2017 in forum: Boat Design
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    Aluminium 55' fast cruising trimaran

    I have been in touch with Chris, still working through his reply. As the Hammerhead is a composite design it will require a completely new...
    Post by: Two Bob Peter, Jul 10, 2017 in forum: Boat Design
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    Aluminium 55' fast cruising trimaran

    Hi All New poster, experienced sailor, looking to build a fast cruising trimaran in aluminium. Similar design basis as Chris White Hammerhead 54...
    Thread by: Two Bob Peter, Jul 8, 2017, 13 replies, in forum: Boat Design