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For mast storage I use the mast as a ridge pole as you described. I pad the mast with a piece of foam between it and the bow and transom, then secure it with two lines. To keep the mast from shifting...

That's why I chose the GIS!

It was a more throughly thought out design than any of the others I looked at, and so eloquently defended by her designer on every point, and at every opportunity....

Thanks Guys,

I sort of like the color too. I had planned to go with a blue hull and tanbark sails, but contender had backordered tanbark in the weight I needed and gave no delivery date. So, I...

Thanks MIK,

I may have spoken to soon, it seems that duckworks actually does have quite a bit of what I can use. They don't have the large swivel block for the main sheet, and the appropriate...

Thanks for all the input; I see I'm not alone in the quest for boat hardware. Here in the mountains of North Carolina, ship chandlerys are about as scarce as hen's teeth. Rock climbing and kayaking...

This question is generally directed toward MIK, but I'd also love to hear from any other GIS sailors. I'm having a hard time finding the exact blocks and other hardware listed in the plans, RF 584,...

I just checked Sailrite's website, and they offer a kit for the GIS sail. Looks like a very attractive option. Which sailcloth should I go with, 5.4oz or 4oz dacron?

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J

Thanks guys, for your input. No worries MIK, I didn't take offense. Right now I'm leaning toward buying my sail from Duckworks, here in the USA. I think I could make one alright, but would probably...

I know I'm jumping ahead a bit, but I'm trying to decide weather to sew my sail, or order it from Duckworks, who have a 6 to 8 week lead time. Anyway, I think I can do it myself with some additional...

Thanks for the Info. I started coating the inside of the hull sides and the bulkheads day before yesterday. Not as smooth as I'd like it, but I expect It'll come with practice. By the way, how thick...

Hello all, I'm brand new to this forum. By trade I'm a cabinet and furniture maker, but this is my first attempt at boatbuilding. I started building my GIS about a month ago and am just about ready...