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    Alan, Given that you are in Hobart, you might...

    Alan, Given that you are in Hobart, you might want to talk to Lindisfarne SC about 8 footers. They sail Firebugs and Optimists, they built the Bugs and target them at kids who then move on to Sabres...
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    Firebugs hold Interstate Challenge at Lindisfarne (Tasmania)

    The Firebug class held a major event at Lindisfarne SC on the 16/17th of April.

    Nine members of the local class competed with seven sailors from Concord Ryde SC for a new interclub trophy. It is...
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    Alex, Words of strangers don't serve any value in...

    Alex, Words of strangers don't serve any value in such situations.

    Best wishes.
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    Alex, Tbeodor, As I previously said, you would be...

    Alex, Tbeodor, As I previously said, you would be most welcome at CRSC. An exception would be in mid April when the entire Firebug "tribe" is heading to Hobart to race their Firebugs.

    Sydney...
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    Theodor, I think you will find that the closest...

    Theodor, I think you will find that the closest sailing to Northmead is on the Parramatta River at Putney. The club is Concord Ryde SC and, for my sins, I am "class captain of the A-Division" where A...
  6. Finance Committees

    You have my sympathy, GoAnyWhere. My finance committee would rather go to work, than come sailing.
  7. A Hartley16 would be a possibility.You would have...

    A Hartley16 would be a possibility.You would have the ssupport of a keen class which would assist in sourcing material that you might not be able to fabricate yourself, perhaps the centreboard.
    ...
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    8 footers plane for adults

    In participating in this and other forums, I have encountered some quite confident assertions that 8 footers will only plane with children aboard.

    This, despite the footage of OZracers posted by...
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    Did you select a design?

    Mindabout,

    Did you finally select a design to build, how is it going?

    Regards
    Ross V
    http://firebugdinghiesaustralia.weebly.com/
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    Would Paul Gartside have some plans of interest

    VW,

    Paul Gartside is well known for his interpretations of traditional designs. Do any of his appeal to you?

    http://store.gartsideboats.com/collections/power-boats

    Ross V...
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    What do you intend to use the boat for?

    Mindabout, you are contemplating investing time and money in a boat. The boat has to meet your needs. Presumably, given the size, it will be used in protected water, but how sheltered. Will it be...
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    Another designer

    Might be worth looking at some of Tom Dunderdale (Campion Sail and Design)'s boats.

    http://www.campionboats.co.uk/

    Good luck and fly safely.
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    The invitation from CRSC is still there

    Alex,

    Come and see us when you can. Several of our regular sailors come from the mountains.

    And we are now up to four Firebugs.
  14. Great effort Ausie

    Congratulations, your pictures show an outstanding job.

    How does she go recovering from a capsize? You don't appear to have a great volume of bouyancy tanks.
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    Alternative steam source

    James,

    I used to think steam boxes were for "serious" boatbuilders, until I had to bend some carlins for a Heron. I saw a lot of lash-ups on utube, some really hairy.

    Bunnings sell a Wagner...
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    Sounds like you are a perfect candidate

    Mike, TAFE boatbuilding does courses preparing apprentices to work safely in every situation - upside down repairing a fitting in a hull. Not just shed work!

    Most jobs that do go wrong, go wrong...
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    We need to define the content

    Schmik, Meadowbank TAFE is fully equipped to do this course. They have glass shops, a professional quality spray booth and full woodworking facilities. As a non-certificate course, we would have...
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    Prospective TAFE course in Sydney

    TAFE at Meadowbank, with good access by rail, bus or ferry is presently offering a Certificate 2 course tailored to the need of the rowing community who are very short of the skills to maintain their...
  19. Thanks to Robin and MIK

    Guys,

    Thanks for responses. There will eventually be only two classes of dinghy club, those which are dominated by elite sailors, and would be elite sailors, where the protest committees will work...
  20. Robin - Have you thought of organising a "raid"?

    Robin, I can't see CRSC allowing longer boats for racing, but would love you to visit.

    We launch off what was once a wide sandy beach, but it is being severely eroded by the passing RiverCat...
  21. Concord Ryde Sailing Club Sydney welcomes homebuilt boats

    MIK

    In answer to your first question, absolutely! CRSC, like most clubs is predominantly one design. (For adults, Herons, Spirals, NS14s, Tasers and yes Firebugs + assorted cats. Fortunately, we...
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    CRSC monohull length

    Thank you to those who expressed support. It was sufficient to persuade the sailing committee to reject the suggestion unanimously.

    Now where are those GIS and Beths?
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    CRSC looking to reduce allowable length of 14 foot

    In my post 547 (above) I reported that CRSC welcomed boats up to 15'6".

    There is now pressure to change the Sailing Instructions to reduce that length to 14'. This would exclude both Beth and GIS....
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    Update on S12?

    MIK,

    What progress on the S12?

    Richard Woods Duo is now sailing, all be it with the "rubber rings" of his alternate "RIB."
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    Update 2 - Demolition largely complete - Camber curve calculations

    A week off for computer training...

    I have now removed the king post (KP). It was held in position by two large screws, from the original build as well as epoxy. Cut the KP 2 mm above the epoxy...
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    Update 1

    I have scarfed new timber into the sheer clamps. A routine task, but photos in a day or two.

    CBM Milling in Gladesville were very helpful, they fullfilled the cutting list of Western Red Cedar,...
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    Heron deck replacement

    The Heron is one of the legacy classes from the great growth of dinghy sailing after World War 2. Naturally, it was originally built in plywood. The class's original name was the Yachting World Car...
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    Compression is the issue

    U,

    Nails compress surfaces and fix relative positions to allow adhesion between the glued surfaces. The right choice depends on the extent that these needs can be met by the selected combination....
  29. Many factors determine time and cost

    Josh, you describe this as a university project, please define this further. What, in other words will be the point of the exercise? Will it be a proof of your manual skills and organising ability, ...
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    Correction - CRSC accepts 16 foot monohulls

    This is a correction of my statement in post 545 - 14 feet relates to multihulls.

    Sorry for the error. Bring on the GISs

    Ross
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    Another design in this space

    The powers that be in sailing are focused on plastic fantastic (and typically 1970s) one-design classes. Its killing dinghy sailing slowly. The Ozracer, not to mention the little Firebugs are a...
  32. Thank you

    Michael,

    Thank you for taking an interest.

    While the outcome was disappointing, CRSC does include in its membership, a number of members who detest paying the "premium" on one design, plastic...
  33. Reply to Rick Landreville

    Rick,

    If you can get yourself to Australia, we would be delighted if you could visit CRSC. If we are lucky, other PDRs might visit en masse (AlexN?)

    Bring your foils and rig and you can build a...
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    Same paint job six years on

    Same paint job photographed last Saturday.

    The boat has been raced off a sandy and rocky beach about 30 times per year for each season since the earlier photograph was taken.
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    Finishes

    GoAnywhere,

    Six years ago, International Paints sponsored the build of a Firebug at the Sydney International Boatshow. To accompany the build, they borrowed my completed Bug, repainted it, and...
  36. Response to Woodeneye

    Unfortunately, AlexN couldn't make it at the last moment.

    In the conditions that prevailed, sail area would likely have dominated, in other conditions - perhaps a short chop, which we can...
  37. Conclusion - CRSC event - No PDR/OzRacers and no wind

    Event was held as scheduled on 15 March. No PD's attended.

    First race was cancelled as there was no wind. Second race was shortened to a single lap due to very light wind.

    One Firebug got a...
  38. Use of Epoxy wood sealers under Polyester resin

    It has been my practice to seal most of my woodwork with International’s Everdure penetrating epoxy.


    I am considering sheathing some existing work with Polyester resin and woven rovings (I...
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    Marine ply

    The following is a link to a good summary of BS 1088.

    http://www.ttf.co.uk/Article/Detail.aspx?ArticleUid=c381892b-7bbf-42fe-b805-d26bc04a1e8f

    Essential point - no voids.

    That photo, if I...
  40. Joost - that would have been me. I was asked by...

    Joost - that would have been me. I was asked by an elderly gentleman to "sort out" a PDR he had built for his grand kids. It had a massive hardwood mast, the polytarp sail set on it went down to the...
  41. Event on 15 March 2014

    Any 8 Footer, is most welcome at this event, specifically, in the context of this forum, PDR and Oz racers.

    Of course they will need to have insurance. If there is sufficient demand we will see...
  42. CRSC event for 8 Footers

    Michael,

    Your photo is very out of date. CRSC now sails on the city side of Ryde Bridge. Courses are typically pairs of triangles through Bray's Bay and Major's Bay. Depth is seldom a problem...
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    Alex, That delighted to here you may attend...

    Alex,

    That delighted to here you may attend our event at CRSC. Congratulations on the practicality of your cover and storage arrangment.
  44. Concord Ryde S/C

    Concord Ryde is going ahead with the 8 footer event on 15th March. There will be two divisions - over and under 70 kg sailors.

    Prize for each division will be a GoPro camera.

    PD's will be most...
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    Another designer

    A fascinating thread.

    Cost seems to be an analog for weight, so may I respectfully suggest that you look at Tom Dunderdale's site Campion Boats.

    His Apple and Pearl designs might interest...
  46. Thread: Best 12' dinghy

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    I think the BoatMik is spot on regarding the...

    I think the BoatMik is spot on regarding the size. Light enough to handle ashore, lone enough to carry enough sail for performance.

    With the cruise/potter/race perhaps Tom Dunderdate's Megan/Iota...
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    Would bilge runners help?

    Having monitored the progress of the Raid 41 since it featured in Watercraft (magazine). I am disappointed that such an interesting design should run into "rough water".

    I sail a Firebug, and...
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    Firebug dinghies

    I guess I'm the enthusiast for Firebugs in Sydney referred to on the Firebug.co.nz website.

    I've sailed mine hard for three years and no breakages. Not bad! Apart from my ninety kg, she is often...
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