G'day, I am pleased to announce that James Brett http://www.jbyachtdesigns.co.nz/ has joined forces with me to bounce ideas off and to take over the drafting...
Hi, Ok, dumb newbie problem here. I did a test panel of infusing US Composites epoxy into a laminate of 18oz fiberglass and 1" aircell. I didn't pay enough...
Following on with gardners sidecar cclone, i may look at moving beams outward to ends further, and setting up a stepped bunk/cooking/seat inside the cabin. ...
hi again, perhaps it was closer to 9-9:30 am, which bureau (www.bom.gov.au.....wa...perth...daily observations...melville water), gives average 12knots,...
hi, Â got the sidecar up on its side (based on lw hull), with the ww hull sitting up in the air. It was quite a lift even using halyard to the mast top (me)...
Hi Rob, I am not sure if I should post questions to you on my design via private email, or the forum. Since there aren't any specific structure or finance...
G'day, Apparently Aroha (12m harry) woth Bain and Gomati onboard have left Coffs Harbour en route for Whangerei on the east coast of New Zealand. More details...
Hi, Still trying to figure a good rig for a boat that wants alot of sail area (Rare Bird-ish), but can still be shipping in a container. The 2 part masts sound...
Doug The EC is best done on a very low draft boat, preferably flat hull. The filters will limit your width to 9 ft; the first filter will force you to step...
Gardner et al, Â Moving into boatyard today, finally got a shed to use for the first time after many stays. wondering what to do to the boat. issue with MY...
Gardner Since you were talking about having a light air sail to be left for long runs - i.e. a long time in-between shunts, then Have you consider doing a...
What are the latest thoughts for extra sails for light air? My 2c -Big asymmetric hanging on a bridle between the two bows. This requires a bit of a hassle...
Hi, Please don't pounce on this, but I have been reading some articles on the balanced lug rig and how it is very easy to handle and to get large sail areas on...
Hi, I was wondering how to make the keel of a harry tough enough to be able to beach it, for letting it dry out or working on it after the tide goes out. I ...
hello again, what is the expected usage under 5 knots is that common conditions? we (perth) finally have come to the end of summer weather and gone are 15-20...
OK whatever robert. still like russ brown at 14 and 17 going off on a fragile lookingthing like that. but there is where a bad name for proas and multihulls...
sorry for the negativity gardner, and you should try your best and maybe you'll succeed a little but - but cheap? depends on what you mean cheap. how cheap...
Hi, Â Just thinking of coming down inn price to see if this entices possible buyers. Considering you may buy extra sails, have it devlivered, get a trailer...
Hi, I have been listening to a podcast called "Furled Sails" which is mostly about small sailing craft. One of the events they have covered alot has been the...
um, not wanting to cloud the issue, but thinking back to oing harriette, i reckon i would have been better off strip planking the round bottom and pointy ends....
Hi, I have questions on the "best" cross section for the ww hull in a harryproa of around the harry size (25-30' ww hull). I have been intending to use a flat...
tHAT WOULD COME IN HANDY APPLIED TO MY EXTRA MAST in ww idea! ... From: Robert <cateran1949@...> Subject: [harryproa] Re: extra sails for light airs ...
Rare bird suffered a corroded rudder post. It was supposed to be stainless 3.6.1. The posts are going to be replaced with carbon ones. The owner reckons it...
yep, need the wheel partmade already i think, easy to put sides and pin and attachment at the top together though. Â question:Â are there any quality boat...
Hi, I am trying for a low cost build of a multihull, and had just about settled on using nidacore for decks, even though I am uncomfortable with the water...
yes actually that might not be an official exhibitor at the mandurah boat show - $1,200 per boat, must be a new boat etc.. probably better to set up over the...
Rob just rang me to pass on the report. They are covering the B2G as they would not pass the experience specs for the crew, including his young daughter Katie...
I am considering a test construction of a dinghy with resin infusion. I have found a deal on 6mm DC/TC (double/triple cut) corecell for $25/sheet (for 4x8...
