With Max's approval I was wondering if folks could post pictures like this AF4G Pilotouse sketch in the "Files" sections of the new Pictures Only Groups. ...
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John Ewing
vicskiff
Sep 25, 2003 10:18 pm
You're right, of course, Hal. I, too, could read the figures much better on the screen. Just have to transfer them to the blurry printout. Thank you. John ... ...
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John Ewing
vicskiff
Sep 25, 2003 10:21 pm
Mark, thanks for the link to D.N. Goodchild nautical reprints. I hadn't heard of that site before. John ... From: Mark [mailto:marka@...] Sent:...
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vexatious2001
Sep 25, 2003 10:25 pm
... often, ... 19'6" x ... can ... with ... William ... I don't believe this to be a jackson design, if for no other reason than it is too old. The "Elto...
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antec007
Sep 25, 2003 11:03 pm
The problem with "Sharpshooter" was that Bolger tried to put in a high floored self bailing cockpit, putting crew weight and CG way up. After he tore that out...
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vexatious2001
Sep 26, 2003 12:40 am
... Laminate some extra layers onto the keel, making it deeper. Be sure to taper it well towards the stern to avoid feeding air into the propeller. This would...
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John Ewing
vicskiff
Sep 26, 2003 3:26 am
... From: vexatious2001 [mailto:cadbury@...] Sent: September 25, 2003 3:26 PM To: Michalak@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Michalak] Re: AF4 Grande...
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Mark
marka97203
Sep 26, 2003 4:12 am
My little Brick is progressing enough to think about the sailing rig. Considering a pivoting leeboard instead of the straight drop through a pair of battens ...
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sctree
Sep 26, 2003 6:07 am
I'm not big on geometry, but I can tell you on my JBJr the off center pivot allows the board when raised to clear the water, (and weeds, beach, trailer,...
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Mark
marka97203
Sep 26, 2003 8:29 am
Rick, Looking at the Mayfly plans in the book and several others in the catalog, I see that you are right, sir! Thanks, Mark...
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Richard Spelling
rlspell2000
Sep 26, 2003 11:49 am
also, there is directions in files on finding the exact perfect pivot point for these leeboards. ... From: "Mark" <marka@...> To:...
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Steve Bosquette
sneakeasy2000
Sep 26, 2003 1:58 pm
Hi Pat I just tried to increase size on the Pilothouse and put it in the photos only 2 files section but it is still too small. Can someone tell me what to do...
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antec007
Sep 26, 2003 3:03 pm
OK You've got 2 things going on there. (at least) Your picture Is in there Big. Maybe Too big now.(boy am I picky) First if you are using Internet Explorer it...
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Lincoln Ross
rnlocnil
Sep 26, 2003 4:35 pm
That sounds like a good reason, but I see another one. The lift on a symmetrical lifting surface acts at approximately 25% back from the leading edge. So...
I'd like to recommend IrfanView as a graphics viewer/converter. I've used it for years and continue to recommend it. It's free, easy to use and probably the...
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Mark
marka97203
Sep 26, 2003 5:52 pm
Lincoln, Your 25% theory works too. I've used what I think is a rather good grade of radiata pine mentioned here, brand Arauco. 3 voidless layers and ext glue....
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antec007
Sep 26, 2003 7:25 pm
Now that I can see a little more detail it looks like your Pilothouse plan puts the helm in the middle of the cabin. Will there be enough room for a...
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Chuck Leinweber
momcat_78631
Sep 26, 2003 7:58 pm
Steve: It just needed a little cropping and resizing. I did that and uploaded a copy. See if you think that works better. Chuck...
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Steve Bosquette
sneakeasy2000
Sep 26, 2003 8:32 pm
Thanks Chuck That seems better! Steve Bosquette ... uploaded a ... someone...
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Jim R.
arrrrrmatee
Sep 27, 2003 4:05 am
I'm a novice sailor and have hit bottom many times. If it wasn't for a pivoting leeboard and rudder, I would probably have ripped them off my boat several...
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Mark
marka97203
Sep 27, 2003 4:40 am
... Yes, just so. What prompted my question originally is that in a recent MAIB Bolger showed a variation, the _Fast Brick_ lifeboat / motorsailer, with...
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Shorty
shortypen
Sep 28, 2003 4:54 pm
The photos of the Conroe Messabout on Sep 20th 2003 are uploaded: http://www.shortypen.com/events/conroe6/ Had a really fun time, and we ran a $50 sailboat...
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fogo von slack
fogovonslack
Sep 29, 2003 2:28 pm
... Now this racing class obviously has its priorities right, judging by rule 5: "Hand thrown biodegradable water balloons and squirt guns may be used by the...
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Steve Bosquette
sneakeasy2000
Sep 30, 2003 2:42 pm
I have added another rendering of AF4 Grande with a Hinckley Picnic Boat style cabin. I think is has better proportions than the others. I did a model of the...
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b_owen_ca
Sep 30, 2003 4:09 pm
Steve I'm starting to fall in love! And I'd know where to put my Mouse. Bryant ... others. ... to...
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eric S
u23b_2311
Sep 30, 2003 8:00 pm
Hello I am looking at using the RAKA 425 hardener for my AF4G project. I am located in upstate NY. Avg temps for October is about 55 to 65 for hi and 35 to 45...
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pibracing
Sep 30, 2003 8:31 pm
Where in Upstate NY are you located? Mike...
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eric S
u23b_2311
Sep 30, 2003 8:40 pm
Rotterdam NY - Just outside of Schenectady. - Just 5 minutes from the beautiful and brown (runoff of recent rains) Mohawk River. ... ...
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pibracing
Sep 30, 2003 8:43 pm
I am on Oneida Lake in Brewerton,NY.Not to far from you. Mike...
