... Hi, (Such a pity you're using MS Silverlight. I can't see it on my linux computer. First time I have the problem.) Would you go to Paris Boat Show...
Here some photos. Regards, Arttu My photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/proa_ono/ (By the way, if the photostream link doesn't work, try copying and pasting it...
My thoughts are for a couple of struts parallel to the main beam to support some netting, pinned at the end to allow hulls to keep in parallel with each other...
The beam sits under the bridge deck, with strings to the ends to keep it at right angles. A stay makes good sense regardless, until you get caught aback. It...
I can see the beam connected to the mast and forming a hinge there. How will you connect the beam to the ww hull? A structure like this with the hulls having...
I have used epoxy to stick to vinylester and polyseter for decades. Never had a problem. I don't use Ve for everything because I (and my wife) don't like...
... Makes sense. Pushing as well as pulling so no need to keep the strings tight and working against each other. Though it could be left slack and allow the ww...
Hi, we totally agree Rudolf, our experience goes in that direction ... If the chemically reactiveness of epoxy has passed, you can only count on mechanical...
Hi, This is an interesting subject.There are a lot of stories and opinions. I was at a meeting yesterday where a guy from a composite materials supplier told...
Hello Rob,  You say "no sanding required"  Even with peel ply I would suggest you sand for added insurance of good bond, it can't hert. Derek Kelsall has...
Hello Rob, Have you been using epoxy on vinylester vary long ? I have had problems mixing epoxy with polyester in the past so I prefer not to mix resin...
Vinylester for the infusion, epoxy for the rest. It is important to leave the ve for a day on the table to ensure a good finish, and then another couple of...
Hello Rob, What type of resin are you using ? Â Happy sailing, George Kuck, Chestertown, Md. Â Â Reply to sender | Reply to group Messages in this topic...
Skinny and very smooth. Lw hull is 750 mm/30" high in the middle x 400/16" wide. Tapers to 400 high at the bows, although part of the reason for the 1m/40"...
Hi Geoff Dominic Tarr and myself are driving up from Wellington with two boats. Only one is a proa, Dom's is a tacking outrigger. I'm bringing Doug Haine's...
Rob, Anxious to watch and hear about each step in your boat build. Impressive! I am not suggesting that it is heavy....not at all. I must convert kilo to...
Assuming there is a fair bit of uni in the top edges and the bottom of the hull, there is very little racking because of the short ww hull and not a great deal...
Hi Rob this Proa certainly looks like its going to be a very serious weapon. And yes - the lw hull looks skinny and quite unsupported. Are you planning to have...
HI Rob, It sure looks skinny, and smooth. What is the height and width of the lw hull? Don't understand the bit about attaching it to the beam. Wouldn't the...
... No carbon in it, so it could have been lighter. However, I put two of the three pieces together today and it looks awfully skinny and there is a lot of...
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Bent the lee hull today. Photos in the Photos section. Looks pretty good. The bottom has 3 layers of uni in it, is very stiff. The deck/hull join has one,...
Hi there, I will be at Arkles bay with my brand new Hariette tomorrow (Saturday) at about 11.00am. Anyone else planning to be there? I may need all the advice...
