... Bravo Bruce!! God, I do envy your sailing location! Congrats on a successful launch! The next size up from TEAL is.SURF:-) Sincerely, Peter Lenihan P.S....
I think you'll find that Windsprint is closer to Teal aesthetically and proportionally.Teal is 12' x3'6'' , Surf is 15'6'' x 3'7'' and windsprint 16' x...
Any land that is in the public domain is controled by some burecrates who do not like nomads at anchor. Lon ... __________________________________ Do you...
In a message dated 8/3/03 6:10:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ... True, but Bruce, if you're going to that much trouble, build Zephyr!!!! Windsprint is the same...
... aesthetically and proportionally. I suggested SURF to Bruce for the simple reason that he now already has the same rig and leeboard for it as the TEAL.He...
I've always lusted after the "Idaho" design. In particular, from all I've gathered aout it over the years, it seems to
plane even when standing still --...
... That's what I like about this group. Those who post don't hold back and even acknowledge their condition, the first step in recovery Rx. Yes Wayne, you...
When I imagine Puget Sound, I think of the libertarians, living below the radar screen in the innumerable coves and inlets; such as Eagle Harbor. If you are...
Although the urge is great to build another boat, perhaps windsprint, I think I will focus on finishing my Micro fist. A few post-partum thoughts on Teal: You...
I actually have the same goal and I have a small family that will continue to stay small. There are three of us - Two adults and one young child. I have...
... I'd think seriously to scale her up altogether to about 36' (version of Idaho) Check out his Minnesota design, essentially a flat bottomed Dakota with the...
At the risk of stretching a good thing to excess: In today's New York Times, there's an article about the folks who work as crew on the yachts of the rich and...
... Well, if you're going that big, why not make it a MaxZ86? The I60 was intended to be a cheap entry into big boat races; why not go for the really big...
Tried to get on, but my computer is appears to need its VM updated, installed, whatever, and that doesn't appear to be offered on Microsoft's site any more....
... She'd be too big to trailer Too big for towing behind a car or light truck. But fifth wheel flatbed traillers now routinely exceed 50 feet. Buy an old...
What exactly is Twisted Seagull.Which design? I don't seem to remember reading what design it is. ... Yahoo! Personals - New people, new possibilities! Try...
Hi Jamie: The north end of Vancouver Island? For those of us in more civilized parts of the globe, that is pretty exotic! Do you detect more than a little...
... 1) Store the oars in the oarlocks, with the blades tied down to the mast partner. This way, they are entirely out of the water and out of the way of the...
Sue is of course correct, it's my rendition of John Welsford's "Seagull" from New Zealand, only mine came out with a 1/2" twist, hence the name. It's a...
I pretty well stayed with Netscape through the Browser wars. I stayed with 4.7 when AOL bought Netscape and did not go to 6.0. I heard good things about 7.0,...
Well, I've been busy with work and haven't had a chance to study my Surf plans in as much detail as I'd like yet but I don't remember seeing a note on the...
Jonathan, I would guesstimate about 2 to 2 and a half gallons ought to do it. Some might say less but depending on your experience with working with...
... wrote: Today she dumped me ... This intrepid ... a ... joy ... Bruce, You've got me worried! Do these dumping sessions happen BEFORE or AFTER you have...
I couldn't rememebr the beam so I pulled out the study drawings. Here are some Specs for White Eel: 69' length overall 64'6" length at waterline 11'7" Breadth...
what are the fine points of designing 4 sided sails, specifically 1- standing lug sails and 2- loose footed sprit sails ?? i have a "make your own sails" book...
... wrote: some folk may get the idea that your TWISTED ... Aye! Some may wonder. Some may speculate. But I'll tell ye' all, here and now. I was a sober as a...
