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25th April 2016, 11:55 PM
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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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24th April 2016, 10:42 PM
Thread: 8 footers plane for adults
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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... -
28th February 2016, 11:33 AM
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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.
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27th February 2016, 10:41 PM
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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.
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16th February 2016, 07:57 PM
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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...
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15th November 2015, 01:59 PM
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Finance Committees
You have my sympathy, GoAnyWhere. My finance committee would rather go to work, than come sailing.
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15th November 2015, 12:58 AM
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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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13th November 2015, 03:31 PM
Thread: 8 footers plane for adults
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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.
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3rd September 2015, 11:44 AM
Thread: hatchback car topper sail boat - ideas?
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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
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26th August 2015, 10:00 PM
Thread: Help with a type of boat to build
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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
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25th May 2015, 12:51 AM
Thread: hatchback car topper sail boat - ideas?
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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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20th February 2015, 04:35 PM
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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/
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23rd January 2015, 12:33 PM
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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.
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5th September 2014, 09:15 PM
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Great effort Ausie
Congratulations, your pictures show an outstanding job.
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3rd September 2014, 12:27 PM
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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.
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18th August 2014, 12:34 PM
Thread: Prospective TAFE course in Sydney
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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!
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17th August 2014, 10:11 PM
Thread: Prospective TAFE course in Sydney
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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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14th August 2014, 03:30 PM
Thread: Prospective TAFE course in Sydney
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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...
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14th August 2014, 12:56 PM
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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... -
14th August 2014, 02:25 AM
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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.
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4th August 2014, 02:29 PM
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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... -
26th July 2014, 11:00 PM
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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.
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21st July 2014, 12:34 PM
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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.... -
7th June 2014, 03:04 PM
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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." -
2nd June 2014, 10:51 AM
Thread: Heron deck replacement
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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... -
26th May 2014, 03:48 AM
Thread: Heron deck replacement
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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,... -
22nd May 2014, 11:31 PM
Thread: Heron deck replacement
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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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16th May 2014, 09:54 AM
Thread: Miracle dinghy loose nails.
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Compression is the issue
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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.... -
9th May 2014, 09:07 PM
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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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1st May 2014, 07:37 PM
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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
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30th April 2014, 12:23 PM
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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...
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5th April 2014, 08:09 PM
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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... -
31st March 2014, 08:19 PM
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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?)
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31st March 2014, 08:03 PM
Thread: Best marine paint/varnish brands?
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Same paint job six years on
Same paint job photographed last Saturday.
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26th March 2014, 11:10 AM
Thread: Best marine paint/varnish brands?
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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... -
24th March 2014, 07:17 PM
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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... -
24th March 2014, 04:13 PM
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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.
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20th March 2014, 01:41 PM
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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... -
7th March 2014, 11:58 AM
Thread: 4.3.metre plywood sloop Sprinter
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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.
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25th February 2014, 12:37 PM
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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...
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16th February 2014, 01:24 PM
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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.
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16th February 2014, 12:25 PM
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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... -
13th February 2014, 08:35 PM
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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. -
13th February 2014, 12:30 PM
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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.
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24th April 2012, 03:00 AM
Thread: Family Trailer Sailer <18ft
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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... -
3rd November 2011, 09:19 PM
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.
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4th November 2009, 10:54 AM
Thread: Solo "Expedition" Sailboat
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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... -
17th August 2009, 12:41 PM
Thread: Which Boat To Build
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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...