Search found 18 matches

by Finnsailor
Sat Dec 08, 2012 11:13 am
Forum: Banter
Topic: Is the cvrda the way to go?
Replies: 54
Views: 29422

Re: Is the cvrda the way to go?

What an interesting thread, with a range of views that really question and at the same time answer what sailing is all about - providing an opportunity for sailors to sail boats that suit them in the way they want. An a elitist sailor in an Olympic class, a club sailor in a modern RS and a 1957 clas...
by Finnsailor
Mon Nov 29, 2010 9:29 pm
Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
Topic: Finn wooden mast restoration
Replies: 4
Views: 2306

Re: Finn wooden mast restoration

Thank you all I will contact Collar masts and see what they say.

Martin
by Finnsailor
Sun Nov 28, 2010 9:35 pm
Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
Topic: Finn wooden mast restoration
Replies: 4
Views: 2306

Finn wooden mast restoration

I have just acquired a Fairey Finn, K32. I have two wooden Collar masts and booms which are in need of some serious work before I can use them this summer. The spars, like the hull, have been in storage indoors for over 40 years. I have heard tales of people stripping back to bear wood and applying ...