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15th December 2020, 09:44 PM
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I took this picture during the Waterland Raid in...
I took this picture during the Waterland Raid in the spring of 2015. You can clearly see the Venetian style rowlocks and the retro fitted dagger board case.
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15th December 2020, 09:28 PM
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For proper sleeping for two, you will need 125cm...
For proper sleeping for two, you will need 125cm minimum at the shoulders (140 would be better). Near the feet, it can be a bit narrower.
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14th December 2020, 10:20 AM
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Not a Valk but the same system (and fittings it...
Not a Valk but the same system (and fittings it seems) for setting/striking the mast:
Damarin 19 Daysailer met Easy mast lift system. - YouTube
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14th December 2020, 05:36 AM
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I have sailed much with an outboard hung from the...
I have sailed much with an outboard hung from the transom. If the transom is low enough and provides good access to the tiller not much of a problem in my opinion having it offset to one side...
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14th December 2020, 05:24 AM
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Yes correct. A tall tabernacle is needed...
Yes correct.
A tall tabernacle is needed for rowing but gives a lot of windage with the rig high up. Here in the Netherlands one typically needs to drop and raise the entire rig a couple of... -
13th December 2020, 04:08 AM
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Personally I would like to see sleeping onboard...
Personally I would like to see sleeping onboard for 2.
I think MIK is referring solo as he sees that is how most of his customers may often use the boat. And he may be correct. But I do think that... -
12th December 2020, 11:20 PM
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Family style trailer sailing also is very limited...
Family style trailer sailing also is very limited in the Netherlands nowadays. Most people daysail a Valk, only the hardy (or foolish) take out the boat for longer trips with a family onboard :-)
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11th December 2020, 10:11 PM
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The Farr 6000 is also a boat MIK showed to me....
The Farr 6000 is also a boat MIK showed to me. But it is a much larger boat in all respects.
I must say that I like the looks and function of the Cherry 16 a lot. I agree that a bit leaner and... -
11th December 2020, 07:01 PM
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Welcome to the discussion and some good points...
Welcome to the discussion and some good points raised! In an earlier discussion offline with MIK, I also proposed something very similar (a boat taking the qualities of the Hartley 16 but updated for...
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11th December 2020, 06:11 AM
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You definitely raise a point here. But a sleeping...
You definitely raise a point here. But a sleeping aboard on a small boat on an anchor will very quickly be uncomfortable if there is any wind/waves. Not sure whether anything can be done about this....
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10th December 2020, 02:54 AM
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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50699130637_32...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50699130637_32e90f9534_z.jpgP1130991 by Joost Engelen, on Flickr
This is how this CY (4 strakes) does it when sleeping on board. Masts are normally left... -
10th December 2020, 02:42 AM
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A transom or double-ender makes much difference...
A transom or double-ender makes much difference in displacement. A transom will mean a shorter boat for the same volume.
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10th December 2020, 02:29 AM
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Yes, I agree. It makes handling so much easier...
Yes, I agree. It makes handling so much easier and removes the need for tabernacles, gates in mast partners, etc. Pricey but much worth the investment. After 10 years I recently changed my timber box...
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7th December 2020, 09:35 PM
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Yes, a mission profile needs to be determined for...
Yes, a mission profile needs to be determined for X-Boat. In any case it needs to be different from the Goat.
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26th November 2020, 07:00 AM
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You have the name correct MIK, it is a Valk....
You have the name correct MIK, it is a Valk. Designed by Van der Stadt. It is a keelboat with a 150kg keel and appr. 6.5 meters long, 2 meters wide and 90cm draft. The wooden ones are proper race...
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23rd November 2014, 08:15 PM
Thread: Mutant goat idea.
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Graham Byrnes designs under the name B&B Yacht...
Graham Byrnes designs under the name B&B Yacht Designs. His most well known boat is the Coresound series.
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29th August 2014, 08:05 PM
Thread: Box Boom Update
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Materials Second box boom built using 45 mm x 9...
Materials
Second box boom built using 45 mm x 9 mm knot and pinhole free timber staves (pine, Pinus silvestris, 510 kg/m3) for the top, bottom, spacers and doublers and 4 mm okoume/gaboon ply for... -
21st August 2014, 07:44 AM
Thread: Box Boom Update
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Just didthe measurements with the boom supported...
Just didthe measurements with the boom supported on its ends (10 cm from each end) thesame way as Dave has done it.
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20th August 2014, 08:35 PM
Thread: Box Boom Update
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Thank you for the photos, description and...
Thank you for the photos, description and measurements of your boom Dave!
This evening (if the weather is okay) I will try to make some measurements on MIK's original version for the record and... -
2nd November 2013, 07:31 AM
Thread: 2014 GIS Calendar Call for Photos
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Just sent you an email with some photos. Please...
Just sent you an email with some photos. Please let me know in case you have not received it.
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2nd November 2013, 12:02 AM
Thread: 2014 GIS Calendar Call for Photos
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Naked boat builders? Facebook?
Naked boat builders?
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1st November 2013, 08:14 PM
Thread: 2014 GIS Calendar Call for Photos
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One day past the deadline. I can sift through my...
One day past the deadline. I can sift through my GIS photos and check whether any would be worthwhile for the calendar. Where do I send them to (PM me off line) in case you still want them.
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1st November 2013, 08:11 PM
Thread: MIK's dayboat launch and scow sailboard
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Hello MIK, are you out there? It has been kind of...
Hello MIK, are you out there? It has been kind of quiet here on the forum lately. Has the scene moved to Facebook completely?
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1st November 2013, 08:06 PM
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If the tanks are full and the weight of the boat...
If the tanks are full and the weight of the boat had trippled, that would account for the tenderness, I would think.
Looking at the person in the boat, Rick' father in law I guess in most, if not... -
30th October 2013, 09:30 AM
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So no full time report on how she sails for a...
So no full time report on how she sails for a while I guess (or will you be able to sneak in a third sail in windier conditions before winter Rick?)...
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26th September 2013, 02:15 AM
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Has the new 12 footer been out on the water for a...
Has the new 12 footer been out on the water for a sail yet?
Any performance reports and/or pictures on how she does/looks in the wet stuff?
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11th September 2013, 07:14 PM
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No, I am not on Facebook, hence my requests for...
No, I am not on Facebook, hence my requests for updates.
Just don't like the format and concept behind facebook.
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11th September 2013, 05:06 PM
Thread: The second GIS in Poland just launched!
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Very nice indeed! I see that the sail has...
Very nice indeed!
I see that the sail has battens in the roach and that the reef points are lower than they are in my 2008 plans.
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11th September 2013, 05:01 PM
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If I am correct, the show is over (I believe it...
If I am correct, the show is over (I believe it took place September 6-8).
How was the boat received by the crowd?
And the main question: has she been launched and sailed yet?
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5th September 2013, 06:44 PM
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Nice! Cannot wait till you sail her! Joost
Nice! Cannot wait till you sail her!
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19th August 2013, 08:58 AM
Thread: MIK's dayboat launch and scow sailboard
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MIK's dayboat launch and scow sailboard
Hello MIK,
I hope you don’t mind: two very interesting boats I came across on your (excellent) Flickr pages:
* Your 23 ft dayboat launch (with pinstriped deck?) – first time I see pictures of... -
19th August 2013, 06:51 AM
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Looking good. Cannot wait to see it up! Balls...
Looking good. Cannot wait to see it up!
Balls Laser sail delived to Rick | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
http:///farm8.staticflickr.com/7301/9516408070_dff4acf7c2_c.jpg
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15th August 2013, 06:54 AM
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Thanks for the teaser pics. Side decks look...
Thanks for the teaser pics.
Side decks look wide!
Much looking forward to see her finished and sailing.
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12th August 2013, 07:03 AM
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I knew I had seen them somewhere: page 25, post...
I knew I had seen them somewhere: page 25, post 365 by MIK.
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9th August 2013, 03:29 AM
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Hang in there Rick! If I am building here, it...
Hang in there Rick!
If I am building here, it will be varnish on the inside / tops and paint on the outside of the hull.
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26th July 2013, 07:00 PM
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Oh no! What are you doing?!? Is it a well...
Oh no! What are you doing?!?
Is it a well considered choice?
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25th July 2013, 08:51 PM
Thread: Louis Vuitton Cup
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Great footage! Are the boats not just going to...
Great footage!
Are the boats not just going to fast however to allow for proper match racing?
If you know that your boat speed is far higher than the other boat, why take the trouble of... -
25th July 2013, 06:48 PM
Thread: Cool stuff
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MIK, If that is the only weird problem that...
MIK,
If that is the only weird problem that you have, you are okay. :D
Bruce,
I have Quick Mill 820 at home which is sufficient for my needs. I like a decent coffee, but I must admit that I... -
25th July 2013, 05:47 AM
Thread: Cool stuff
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Yes, indeed pack the grounds nice and tight. And...
Yes, indeed pack the grounds nice and tight. And use a decent brand of correctly ground coffee for this type of coffee maker. It really does make a big difference (my friends usually just use normal...
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24th July 2013, 08:09 PM
Thread: Bruynzeel Marine Ply
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Or, if you fancy a change from sailing, MIK's...
Or, if you fancy a change from sailing, MIK's Eureka canoe?
2 sheets 4/5 mm ply + some off cuts left from your GIS build for 2 bulkheads and decks should be sufficient.
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24th July 2013, 07:31 PM
Thread: Cool stuff
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It is a variation of a stove top coffee maker...
It is a variation of a stove top coffee maker used much in Italy. I have had one for 15 years or so to make coffee when camping or otherwise travelling (like Christophe).
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21st July 2013, 02:39 AM
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I know that a British moth or my Chickadee scow...
I know that a British moth or my Chickadee scow cannot be scaled down to 8 foot to remain 150 kg carrying capacity without touching other variables.
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20th July 2013, 01:11 AM
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A small boat that I like, never have seen one...
A small boat that I like, never have seen one sailing in real life but looking at the pictures it seems to go alright, is the British Moth:
britishmoth.co.uk
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20th July 2013, 12:55 AM
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For sure below 59 KG!!! :D So, have the first...
For sure below 59 KG!!! :D
So, have the first test sails taken place yet? :?
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17th July 2013, 11:26 PM
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I fully agree that the discussion was not very...
I fully agree that the discussion was not very informed.
In view of the PDR, reference was made to (i) the luff of the sail going down to the deck; and (ii) the rudder fittings giving trouble. The... -
17th July 2013, 09:45 PM
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More discussion and information here: An open...
More discussion and information here:
An open 8 Footer for adults? - Boat Design Forums
The thread of the above link was started by someone involved with the CRSC sailing club. This person also... -
17th July 2013, 09:20 PM
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I believe I am not suggesting at all any changes...
I believe I am not suggesting at all any changes resulting in a junior boat. I fully appreciate that stability comes from the width of the boat being constant at 4 ft and that you cannot change much...
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17th July 2013, 06:40 PM
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I was thinking the same thing: pulling in the...
I was thinking the same thing: pulling in the ends, tweaking of the rocker line and perhaps having some V in the front end of the boat.
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16th July 2013, 09:54 PM
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What would happen if you would pinch both...
What would happen if you would pinch both transoms 10 cm on both sides (total of 20 cm less width than the center of the boat), make the front transom (bow) a bit more of a diagonal and would have a...
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16th July 2013, 09:26 PM
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I had the same question in mind. And what...
I had the same question in mind.
And what would you change in view of the boat being aimed at a sailing club rather than the Duck crowd (who happen to be more exposed to lug sails, sprit sails...