Thread: The Latest Sixpence

Thanks Rob. The main things were use and maintaining options, I don't think this route closes any options and I get to use her earlier. Let's assume that I go straight for the full sailing option - this route doesn't affect that and allows me to use her while the sailing kit is being put together ... I hope.

As for family trips, I'm thinking Jan, my son (who's 17), my daughter, my dog and me, so she'll be a full boat, not something any of the other boats could look at.

Richard

All makes sense to me Daddles.

Don't think you even need to seal down a centre case cap at rowing speed there should not be much splash and it'll be easier to remove down the track. Perhaps incorporate a removable or adjustable thwart in it.
Easy for me to make suggestions from the lounge room chair.

Oh and you will need two sets of oars for both you and Jan......just make sure you are forward.

Hi Daddles
Sounds like a great idea to get the boat on the water to use with the family
Years ago I built a "Lark" dinghy which was rowable and sailable and I just made a plug to sit in the centreboard slot held down with a bit of shockcard. occaisonly had a bit of seepage but nothing to worry about. Bottom of slot stayed open. I would be inclined to get the rudder pintles bolted in before glueing the seat, bolts with big washers and nylox and sealant as you know much stronger than screws and the things have to be bought sometime anyway.
I am surprised a boat that small needs a steel centerboard. That is a lot of weight to be hauling about. would it be possible to get the same effect with a plywood board and a couple of sandbags? Then you wont have all that weight on days when you are get to the water and there is no wind you can easy say "bugger it, Im going for a row"
Tom

Originally Posted by tomtre

Hi Daddles
Sounds like a great idea to get the boat on the water to use with the family

Ta mate.

Years ago I built a "Lark" dinghy which was rowable and sailable and I just made a plug to sit in the centreboard slot held down with a bit of shockcard. occaisonly had a bit of seepage but nothing to worry about. Bottom of slot stayed open. I would be inclined to get the rudder pintles bolted in before glueing the seat, bolts with big washers and nylox and sealant as you know much stronger than screws and the things have to be bought sometime anyway.

Redback's got an open dagger board slot and I've had to make two plugs for hers ... coz I lost the first one - maybe that's why I'm keen not to have a loose one for this boat. A large part of her early life at least will be rowing only - even if I went straight to sail I couldn't afford sails for a goodly length of time. I thought of sealing it simply because I don't like unsealed things but maybe just screwing it down will be plenty.

Originally Posted by tomtre

I am surprised a boat that small needs a steel centerboard. That is a lot of weight to be hauling about. would it be possible to get the same effect with a plywood board and a couple of sandbags? Then you wont have all that weight on days when you are get to the water and there is no wind you can easy say "bugger it, Im going for a row"
Tom

Originally they had a plywood centreboard. When they were redesigned for the steel one, the width was reduced and this was built to suit with the result that the centreboard case is too skinny to take a decent ply board. I'm stuck with the steel.

Richard

I reckon a bit of plywood screwed down would be fine, or even realwood.
I didnt know about the slotwidth, but that isnt the issue at the moment is it.
Getting it to a row or outboard stage is at least using it which will be great.
Tom

Originally Posted by Daddles

I'll screw a lid onto the centreboard case, something that can be removed easily come centreboard time but which will seal the hull in the interim. I'm thinking of screws and Sikafex - is that a good or a daft solution?

Richard

G'day Daddles
What you propose makes a lot of sense. Can be done simpler & cheaper.
When I go rowing in Teal, I just whack a bit of duct tape over the CB slot.
On the outside if I remember -before- I put her in the water.
On the inside if I forget...

Remember: simplicate, and add lightness.

In any case, the slot will provide a useful support & locator for a rowing thwart.
Oh, and get a small drum to beat time for the galley slav... errr... kids rowing.

cheers
AJ