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We've finally finished the painting of W44; a friend made space in his workshop for us. On now for the fitting out and the trailer ... Should be on the water in June!!

Hi Folks, I want to add the facility to row my Wildfire since we're going to be doing some Moray Firth cruising, I don't want to stick an outboard on the back. My question is this: the oarlock socket position is over the side buoyancy tanks, is there a way of adding a socket without ruining the airt...

So, the weather has finally let up a bit and I've been out in the drive again on the boat. Most of the remaining fittings came off except some self-tapers that just turned in their holes; just two self balers, mast foot, foot strap fittings and the bow plate to come off. I'm looking forward to sandi...

I had a thought about the ballast weight issue. Lead is obviously going to cost a fair amount at about £7/kg, so what about water bags? They're quite strong and I can always fill them at the launch site. All I'll need is 4 x 20ltr bags, and if I use those solar camping shower ones I'm sorted for cru...

Wow! That's a lotta lead. Still, I suppose that's about the weight of an adult on the end of a capsized centerboard. Not wanting to show too much ignorance, but who's Burrett anyway?

Hi Folks, Your replies have certainly caused a smile, although I'm not sure it's ever sunny enough up here for parasols. Here's another poser for you. As you undoubtedly remember, the Wildfire has a hollow daggerboard which is ballasted by lead weights. Does anyone know how heavy these weights shoul...

Hi members. So, we've started stripping all the fittings and rotten wood off of our newly acquired Wildfire in preparation for gel-coat repair and painting. A couple of items have caused us to scratch our heads, not difficult when working in our cold Inverness driveway. Please take a peek at the pho...