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- Fri Jan 18, 2019 4:39 pm
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: International 14 rig and rules
- Replies: 3
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International 14 rig and rules
Does anybody have a copy of International 14 rules regarding sail plan which were in operation in 1963.I am restoring a boat of this date and want to go bak to original rig.
- Tue Jun 18, 2013 9:45 am
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Wooden sail battens for a Vagabond
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4930
Re: Wooden sail battens for a Vagabond
I used to use 1.5 mm ply and double it up at the outboard end so that the inboard end is more flexible.Available from model aircraft shops.
- Fri Feb 22, 2013 10:55 am
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: Epoxy Edging to Rudder
- Replies: 9
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Re: Epoxy Edging to Rudder
Before I start any aerofoil shaping on the blank I rout a groove 1/16 by 3/16 deep along the centre line.I fill this with neat epoxy,silica/epoxy or,purely for effect,epoxy with black pigment.When it has cured I shape the blank to the aerofoil section.This method gives a straight line along the cent...
- Wed Oct 31, 2012 4:36 pm
- Forum: Boats and bits for sale
- Topic: Merlin Rocket 3055
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2584
Re: Merlin Rocket 3055
Dave
I am interested in restoring 3055 if no one else has already jumped in.Is it possible to speak by phone to discuss it further?PM your number if so.
Yours
Robin
I am interested in restoring 3055 if no one else has already jumped in.Is it possible to speak by phone to discuss it further?PM your number if so.
Yours
Robin
- Thu Feb 10, 2011 12:50 pm
- Forum: Boats and bits for sale
- Topic: Pearson Finn
- Replies: 1
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Pearson Finn
There is no number evident.The thwart is missing and there is no builders mark.The sail is from a Fairey Finn which I am rebuilding and is not numbered.I sailed a Pearson Finn in the early '70s and recognise it as one of theirs from this period.
- Thu Feb 10, 2011 11:32 am
- Forum: Boats and bits for sale
- Topic: Pearson Finn for sale
- Replies: 1
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Pearson Finn for sale
For sale Pearson Finn,wooden mast boom and dacron sail.Hull is a bare shell without any fittings.Mast is in good condition and has not been planed down.Sail is useable.Centreboard included.£100.