I like the idea of an unstayed mast especially on a boat that doesn't need to have gobs of sail area to attain good overall speed. Don't really agree with you...
Rif efficiency: Due partly to Robert's comments posted in this group's archives, I've spent a lot of time looking into Wharram rigs, and as a result have ...
G'day, I like the idea of an unstayed mast especially on a boat that doesn't need to have gobs of sail area to attain good overall speed. Works just as well on...
A gaff on a carbon mast shouldn't be a problem. I have got one myself, and I did treated it badly at first. It seems to be very strong. Sail shape is very much...
I don't Know minimal materials,break through in the building proccess minimum build time required etc..... This is what Rob preaches as soon as any one...
G'day, I have yet to see a professionally built "traditional design, shunting outrigger canoe" (tdsoc)with 2 double bunks, sheltered cockpit, showroom finish...
Hello Rob, On your 12 and 15 meter boats and the why you have in the past desribe the build process and minimal materials used in the construction with almost...
G'day, Like I said, lets compare apples and apples. You will not find a near new 12m/40' cat with the same level of finish and gear as Rare Bird for less...
HI, I'd like to take a point of view of appreciating boats as individual creations that appeal to thier owners in a special way. But Rob's right - harryproas...
No you all ready noted the custom fit out of the owner builder. I'm reffering to the boats built in aus. barebones 12m built to sail whats the price? Is that...
Hi, Yes, lots of effort. Mostly thought that it was an awful expensive use of several hundred sanding discs. I can see a trailerable boat like your increasing...
Thanks Rob, I have had some fun trying to put a reef in while on the water - sailing the booms round inboard, dropping sails and pulling booms inboard, and...
HI to You and Rob and all, I want to do the masts again. This time a mold for a solid carbon wing. Although it is harder, I still want to taper it. I noticed...
Hello Doug, three of your posts where diverted by Yahoo as spam. I've only just noticed so have un-spammed them. I'll keep a closer eye on things. Cheers,...
Rather than making a box boom you could consider an 'I' beam boom. This is much simpler as it doesn't require closing off, just a top and bottom plate and a...
Ya Hi, Wel I'm trying to get the planning sorted for all the sizes and amounts of materials and things to start making the masts again: I'll give you what I've...
Todd, It's nice to see some boats for comparison. The Reynolds and Wharram are both great boats at what they do, but aren't really great at what the...
G'day, I don't know barebones prices as there are so many variables. For some reason, builders and designers have stopped answering my questions about their...
Hello Mike, Thanks for your time and effort of your take on the comparison. To me the comparison and what I believe single outrigger shunters are your last...
G'day, The "correct taper", would have the mast the same percentage of the sail all the way to the top. However, I think it makes very little difference, so...
G'day, Tube diameter sounds good, although the bigger it is, the stiffer the mast will be. I can't see an easy way to get the stub in the mast without making...
G'day, Pretty close. The 20m/66'ters built in Norway have a 25m/82' mast, so 64' would be pretty close. regards, Rob----- Original Message ----- From:...
G'day, It is well worth setting up the system so the sails are dropped, the reef tied in, then hoisted again. Tying in reefs while standing on the hull is a...
Hi, For the booms: I liked the way the tow wraps around in the beams and thought a similar application applies here? Remembering Uni Engineering - the corner...
Hi ya, I am getting a lot more food for thought, now that I work in a Schionning Cat Factory. Something I sorted out in my mind today was the argument for...
G'day, Nothing like seeing how others do it to give one some other options. A cuddy is an option, but this is virtually what we have on Rare Bird and Bain's...
Hi Rob, You're talking about the transpac? I mean extra buoyancy for me when I start flying down waves into the trough! You have the experience, what's the sea...
