Thanks for all the answers so far. We have an estimate of material costs, what about time to complete. You mentioned elsewhere harrigami was 450 hrs but I also...
Hi all, About horizontal brackets, couldn't they be stiffened by diagonal ones: one from the top rudder pintle to bottom bracket base, the other diagonal from...
G'day, I assume by braces, you mean the horizontal rudder supports? If so, I would keep them horizontal. a) they have now been moved clear of the water, b)...
Thanks Mark and Rob for detailed replies. I was considering making the braces in a foil cross section set about 15-20 degrees attack for the forward facing...
Hi Jim I enjoyed a visit to NZ 2 about two years ago when the america's cup was almost finsihed - great set of islands!!! Anyways - the Venezuelan navy is...
Hi David I did enjoy your two stories and they really aren't OT (or not very far). I wonder what sort of reception the boats got when they returned to...
Not at all sick of questions. The boarding ladder should be near the centre of the boat so you are not knocked about on waves. On Rare Bird, it is midway...
Let's just call them navy stories. I like navies that are essentially harmless. We were tied to a dock just outside the marina in Grand Cayman when four ...
I didn't take any photos, but that's probably a good thing. A demounted, unpainted boat, surrounded by equipment, isn't as inspiring as the stuff you guys...
Waiting until spring sounds like a good plan if you want to get him when he's in the right mood to talk about proas. With that said, though, waiting might not...
Got a great story about the Venezuelan navy but people here want to read about proas, not old sailing stories. Not much traffic at the moment, let's hear it. M...
Hey Davie I'm always up for a good sailing story - old or new. I'm sure others on the list would agree. Enjoy Jim Baltaxe 8 Knoll Street Island Bay, Wellington...
Carlos you are a true gentleman, of course the same applies here. I know my wife is keen to see her mum again soon, but 8 yrs not working while we were sailing...
Makes sense. A few more dumb questions you are probably sick of hearing. Where is the best place for a boarding ladder? (dinghy or swimming)? Where is the best...
G'day, That is for knotted polypropylene fishnet. With the walkway for access, you do not need anything too flash for the tramps. Without the walkway, then...
Hi Mike, Thanks for the update about the Maine Harryproa. We haven't heard anything about her for a while so it's good to hear she is well and the owner...
you guys are welcome in my house any time - we have room - let me know David Howie <dana-tenacity@...> wrote: Hi We're recently returned to my native New...
Thanks for the update Mike. I was getting ready to give him a call, but now I think I'll hold off till late spring when he might be more in a sailing mood. ...
I visited this fellow in March 2005, and yes, he does indeed have a custom harryproa in his yard. Or at least he did. After being smitten with the Harryproa...
Hi We're recently returned to my native New Zealand after some 8 years out cruising. I met Angela on my first major trip , she had a dock behind her house in...
Hi David: Where are you based? I claim myself to be from Venezuela since I spent my formative years there. If you really want to be strict I am a mix of...
Carlos, Mi espousa gusta mucho los nombres en espanol. Ella es de La Republica Dominicana, una de solamente dos in mi pais. De donde usted? Apologies for the...
G'day, If Alain Borsotti is on this list, or anyone knows him, could they please tell him that my email replies to his message are bouncing. Ta. regards, Rob...
Arripiado is temporary stopped due to excess of work.........but plan to continue soon. No pictures at the moment Alagoas is fantastic for sailing due to trade...
... I´ll be glad to lend the name to a few nice doublehulled boats, as long as they fit the main criteria: Fast, Beautyfull. And think of saying that name on...
That is perfect, I asked around for spanish palindrome and most are too weird but here are some that I like: LA SAL - (SALT) LA RUTA NATURAL - (THE NATURAL...
G'day, Beams: 5m long, Windward hull: 2.5 x 9m x 2.1 high, although this could be built in pieces and joined outside. This is basically what happens anyway....
