Bruce Kirby

Does anyone know how to get in touch with Bruce Kirby. His web site is pretty lacking on contact info or getting more info on some of his plans. He designed (one was built) and intersting 43' sailing sharpie that I would like more info on.

Suggestions????

Thanks in advance for your help.

James Mills

 

Try contacting http://www.nisboats.com/ They should be able to help you.

Pericles

 

The boat you are interested in was built by Sea Island Boatworks in Charleston, SC. The chief builder there is Mark Bayne. Nice boat that would stand upright on the bottom on the keel plus two rudder skegs. A bit strange in that this traditional looking boat was rigged with two B&R masts.

Several photos at: http://www.seaislandboatworks.com/boats/lena2.htm

 

What's B&R Masts??

Yes, I saw the pictures on their web site. That is what sparked my interest in the boat.

I'm going to build something in the next few years but I don't know what. I cruised down the West coast of Central America and then another trip through the Bahammas years ago. Wife is gone. I'm itching to go cruising again, however, I don't even know if it is going to be power or sail. I have a place on a creek that has pretty good water depth but there is a bridge between me and the bay. Maybe a sharpie with tabernacle masts that I could take to Belize in the winter. Still building my shop for now and getting my ducks in a row for some projects. I have mold board and vacuuming bagging experience and building a plywood design in composite panels really appeals to me. I found that I really hate sanding and fairing. Just researching and dreaming for now. Once I decide on a design, I'll build the dingy for it first. Dingies are really important.

 

B&R is Bergstrom and Ridder and they are mostly used on racing boats. Small cross section masts and usually at least double swept spreaders.

Send me an email and I will send you a couple photos of the mast and underbody.

 

James Mills,

Fairing can be minimised thus.

http://duckworksmagazine.com/03/r/articles/glass/bottom.htm

I've experimented with bending S & G epoxy/ply composite panels into place onto a strongback. It's not as hard as trying to weld rusty air. Actually, it's very easy and as the panels are easily laid up horizontally, both faces are immaculate. Attach peelply to the edges of the inner face and you won't need to sand before bonding and filleting. Preplanning the work produces perfect projects.

Good luck,

Pericles