When sighting keel and rudder {in jig} the keel is on centre and at 90 degrees to the hull yet the rudder is 1/8 in. off to starboard even though it is at a...
Most of the adhesion problems I've seen with epoxies are with fast cure types; the 5 minute variety. I don't believe the problem is water seeping through the...
First, when you say the keel and rudder are 90 degrees to the hull, how did you determine that? They both cannot be at 90 degrees and be out of line with each...
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I used to know all the chemistry when I built full sized boats however I can still confirm: Industrial/Marine Epoxy manufacturers actually do make rapid set ...
You hit the nail on the head! I think he may have used the level above the rudder shaft as well as above the keel fin., and if the hull dimentions were off...
I've built two Solings so far and am working on my third. One problem I had building the first two was the little brass eyelets used to guide the main and jib...
Bill, Down here most of the boats have a fairlead bought through Great Basin (I think that is the name, they are under suppliers on the web site.) Aside from...
In a message dated 2/2/2006 9:21:54 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, bill.molleran@... writes: I've built two Solings so far and am working on my third. One...
I had the same problem. Solution new fairleads which work 100% better. Look at GRP Model Yachts website www.modelyachting.com they have some neat item one of...
... problem ... Bill:- per GeorgeE's posting - I have uploaded a picture of the "Pekabe Thru Deck Fitting Twin Headed". This is a tremendous replacement for ...
Scrounge around in the drip irrigation / sprinkler / plumbing section of Home Depot. I found some small black hose connectors that had a flange on them. They...
Hi Folks, Do you shape your mast by sanding by hand? Do you have trouble getting it to be uniformly shaped the entire extend of the mast? Any mast tips?...
used my Dremel on slow speed to rough in the shape,, final sanding done with long block to assure even surface,, finished out with 400 grit before varnish or...
To get the teardrop shape run the mast blank through a table saw with the blade angled to cut the back of the mast, then run the front edge through a router...
Hi Gang; I sailed my new boat for the first time today. This is the one built to spec per the plans and the class rules. Winds were light to gusty which...
Am trying to position my sail winch{HS-815BB}; 1. Should long axis of servo be aligned with keel or 90 degrees as shown in Victor plans pg.13{would this affect...
Paul, The positions shown on the plans are just fine. To put your mind at ease you can peruse the following: Consider you are putting two servos in the boat...
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In a word "NO". Bondo will absorb water unless well protected, the smallest crack that allows water to get to the Bondo will cause it to fail. Marine-Tex...
Hello all I've been building away and I have a few questions. 1.Should I put battens on my sails? a. If so what should they be made of? b. How should they be...
While there is a contingent that adamantly advises against using Bondo for fillers on boats, there are many products from the Bondo Corporation that are...
It's been a while since these repeating questions came up. So here we go again. Sail your boat without battens, first. If you find you need them. Add them...
I've used Squadron Green for years with very good result. Don't put it on thick. Just use it as a final fill for sanding scratches and small spots. Automotive...
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