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    Convert MKII to RV...

    HI Everyone,
    I haven't been around for a while, been busy having babies...
    Now with the kids and possibley making a bit more room for me gut, I was thinking what it would take to convert the MKII I...
  2. So are you going to compete MIk?

    So are you going to compete MIk?
  3. Are you going to sail the texas 200? Hmmm, which...

    Are you going to sail the texas 200? Hmmm, which boat would you ideally use?
  4. Hi Everyone.... I have to admit, I have bought...

    Hi Everyone....

    I have to admit, I have bought the plans; they are safly stored away though, I will construct this boat in a couple of years time once I have moved to New Zealand. I plan to sail...
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    Wood Clock Gears - Timer Selection?

    Hi everyone.

    Ive been floating around this forum a bit, mainly the Mik Storer Boat section, having built 2 of his boats....

    Now, I'm about to embark on a Clayon Boyer Simplicity clock, however,...
  6. Who needs power tools with 4mm ply? Well lets...

    Who needs power tools with 4mm ply?

    Well lets see when you come to sanding down all that epoxy coating.. HEHEHE. I think a ROS is the #1 essential power tool!

    Have fun!
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    Hi. I think that if you could supply 4mm (3+2...

    Hi.

    I think that if you could supply 4mm (3+2 layers) and 6mm (5+2 layers) paulownia ply with a harder outer vaneer, the small wooden boat builders would be very happy. We could be building very...
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    Well, I havent had an issue with mine sliding at...

    Well, I havent had an issue with mine sliding at all... I just did it as per the rigging guide. No problems.

    One thing you may want to also try, I found it made things a little easier, is to move...
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    SoG would be great if it used the OZ PDR mast,...

    SoG would be great if it used the OZ PDR mast, spars, sail, rudder and center board. A perfect upgrade for someone who wants more after having built and "mastered" sailing the PDR....
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    Thanks guys, I was just "yanking" your imperial...

    Thanks guys, I was just "yanking" your imperial chains... LOL. couldn't resist.

    Cheers
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    Excellent, I love your craftsmanship!

    Excellent, I love your craftsmanship!
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    Hmmm. whats with these old measurement systems......

    Hmmm. whats with these old measurement systems...

    Whats 2 feet in MM? eheheh.....

    Cheers!
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    I can second the notion of the cleat for the down...

    I can second the notion of the cleat for the down haul on the side of the mast is awkward.... I will be moving mine the the rear of the mast...
  14. Well Well, What a great afternoon on the water....

    Well Well, What a great afternoon on the water. Just a nice gentle breeze. 2 of us in the boat. Started out reefed, but soon undone it and want all out. We got up the 3.8kts with 2 heavies onboard......
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    Alex. Ive been thinking about your comment...

    Alex.
    Ive been thinking about your comment about the paint scheme just not looking right. To me the stripes down the side desk split the decks in half and make them look thinner. This throws the...
  16. Well, I think as a beginner, it can stay down all...

    Well, I think as a beginner, it can stay down all the time, I'm not racing, I need safety while learning...
  17. Excellent!!! Thanks Mik and everyone. I plan...

    Excellent!!!

    Thanks Mik and everyone. I plan to go out this long weekend a fair bit to practise. I will try apply all the lessons learnt here and give a full report...
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    How about a birdsmouth for the PDR for those of...

    How about a birdsmouth for the PDR for those of us who like to complicate and tinker?
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    Thats not a model, its a real boat! And yellow is...

    Thats not a model, its a real boat! And yellow is a cool colour for a cool boat!
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    Welcome to the dark side... Hope to see loads of...

    Welcome to the dark side... Hope to see loads of pics dunring construction. Its funny how even though Ive built a PDR and have studied the plans and methods to the point where I could almost build...
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    Its going to look GOOD, I love these curved paint...

    Its going to look GOOD, I love these curved paint jobs...

    http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3548/3807123517_3f345636e9_o.jpg
  22. Thanks to every one for the advice and input! It...

    Thanks to every one for the advice and input! It is so great ot be able to draw on so many skilled and experienced people for information!

    Ok, to check out my mast rake I have printed off the side...
  23. Mike, that's exactly what it felt like to me,...

    Mike, that's exactly what it felt like to me, great description...
  24. But why does that happen? Too much forward rake??...

    But why does that happen? Too much forward rake?? too little downhaul?

    Mik, is there a way for you to measure the distance from the tip of the mast to the stern in the cad program? in order for me...
  25. In the second pic you can see the bow going...

    In the second pic you can see the bow going under..

    Video: YouTube - PD Racer
  26. These are your friend. Makes sanding bearable,...

    These are your friend. Makes sanding bearable, esp with the gel/rubberised grips....
  27. Man overboard!!! Learning to sail PDRs and others in stronger wind.

    Hi gents. I had a very exciting weekend! Went up to river with the PD, winds were pushing 30km/h.

    Mistake 1; I should have reefed. I sailed across the wind a few times with no major issues....
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    Hoop pine and polytarp... hmmm

    Hoop pine and polytarp... hmmm
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    Yes, as per the lug rig plans...

    Yes, as per the lug rig plans...
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    Your downhaul looks pretty close. You just have...

    Your downhaul looks pretty close. You just have to tighten it up a bit more, Do this before you tighten the snotter. It will cause a nice deep crease on the leading edge of the sail. Then tighten the...
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    Man, I can see how you are still learning after...

    Man, I can see how you are still learning after 10 years... A well, just got to play around and experience/learn what different settings do...

    Cheers.
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    That's great, your explanation is excellent. I...

    That's great, your explanation is excellent. I will give that a try next time...

    So the more the wind the tighter you want the sail, ie less wind = less depth?
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    Looking great!

    Looking great!
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    Thanks Brian.That was very informative. I'm...

    Thanks Brian.That was very informative.

    I'm very new to this sailing business, so what do you mean by "more outhaul on the boom"?

    MIK's lug does have more sail area than the Spirit, as far as...
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    So I thought I'd keep the Lug rig stuff relating...

    So I thought I'd keep the Lug rig stuff relating to performance in one thread.

    I took my LUG pdr out yesterday. See pics here: Duck's Nuts LUG

    It was blowing about 10-15km/h, thing is I found...
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    I have found this too, I think the situation is...

    I have found this too, I think the situation is aggrivated due to the square mast and not a nice rounded section where the two meet... I put some leather on my boom, and it works a treat. But only do...
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    Duck's Nuts, OZ PDR Lug rig.

    Hi everyone.

    I got out today for the first time with the lug rig. Went well, Much nicer to use, don't have to duck all the time to miss the boom...

    Sail was easy to setup, though I think I...
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    I have a spirit sail that I'll send to any OZ PDR...

    I have a spirit sail that I'll send to any OZ PDR builder in Aus free..... PM me.
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    Well.. I thought the Lug rig was going to be...

    Well.. I thought the Lug rig was going to be easy... Man, those big patches around the throat are a mission to sew on a domestic machine... Just manoeuvring the sail to get it to fit... Never mind...
  40. Thread: This spring

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    Hi. can you post some pics of your boat and...

    Hi.

    can you post some pics of your boat and some outdoors shots of what your winter looks like,

    thanks!
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    I tested the dolly and loading onto the trailer....

    I tested the dolly and loading onto the trailer. Even a 10 yr old child could do it, so easy, no straining at all!!! I am very happy with the end result.

    Pictures and a Vid soon.

    Thanks to...
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    You had me worried there Mik. I had to go and...

    You had me worried there Mik. I had to go and check!. It is asymmetrical...

    So after shaping (string centre line) it only has about 12mm of bend... not too bad?
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    OK, Im starting to understand a bit more now......

    OK, Im starting to understand a bit more now... So when I go from full size to reefed, you have to lash the outer reef points back onto the ends of the spar. I imagine that I will have to carry...
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    Hi Mik. The bend is on the thicker side of the...

    Hi Mik.

    The bend is on the thicker side of the taper, about 12mm over half the length of the yard.

    Now with the yard, does the thinner end go toward the head of the sail? much like the boom...
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    On the dolly, to stop it slipping I will use the...

    On the dolly, to stop it slipping I will use the non slip carpet underlay matting, available at grocery and home ware stores. On the trailer frame I have decided to use the seatbelt webbing you came...
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    Thanks, I appreciate your comments... Ill be...

    Thanks, I appreciate your comments...

    Ill be building a simple frame that fits into the box trailer that the boat can sit on top of. The idea is to roll the vertical PRD up next to the trailer,...
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    My idea is to hold the boat from the front facing...

    My idea is to hold the boat from the front facing the back, one hand in the mast partner hole, the other on top to balance... Its only intended to wheel the boat from trailer to waters edge and back....
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    PDR, side dolly.

    Hi gents.

    Something I'm working on to move the PDR around easily and for loading onto a box trailer. Ill post more pics over the next few days. I'm working on a PDF detailing construction as well....
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    Lug sail general rigging...

    Mik, just wondering, can you setup the lug so that the downhaul also serves the purpose of holding the boom to the mast, much like in the canoe sailing rig? Or will it pull the boom too tight against...
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    How to: Reefing a Lug sail.

    Hi Everyone.

    Im just wondering if someone can explain the typical process that you would under go whilst out on the water to reef your lug sail. Im just a bit unsure of the proceedurs and ways to...
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