Standard concrete like that in your driveway and most structural concrete is 3000 psi minimum in 28 days. You can buy harder mixes, up to 6000 psi, if you need...
Sorry, if the link does not work, I have posted a picture (#19) in Bolger 2 under houseboat. Regards, Paul McLellan glad the weather is bad so I will actually...
Thanks Bob, I appreciate your advice. My boat has a gaff mainsail, and a triangular mizzen sail. The 'mixed' advice I get from the rec.cruising newsgroup is...
... BRAVO!!! You are a braver man then I Paul,for I would not trust my almost complete lack of discipline to ensure finishing my boat once it is in the...
I've got a couple or three yard-sale planes that didn't cost me much, but unfortunately were stored last winter under a leak in the shop (shed) roof which...
So how much lead is built in a micro with its original rig? I noticed when the wind comes up to a steady 15 knots under full sails the tiller gets really heavy...
... 417lbs I noticed ... Mine is'nt even built yet and i am unfamilar with the cat ketch, so i could be totally wrong you know better than me......but, you may...
Hello all! I am planning the first steps in the building of the Idaho. Unfortunately for me (and you :) I have lots of questions about Idaho and in general. -...
The Idaho is different, I am guessing, because of a dispute about ownership of the rights to sell the plans. Much of the real world is not on the Internet, so...
Lee Valley carried Hock replacement blades. See http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.asp? page=32692&category=1,41182,43698&ccurrency=2&SID= or just go to ...
... Hi Todd, 10 to 15 knots is PERFECT sailing air for the Micro! As for your helm problem,alot will be solved by not dousing the mizzen.It acts in many ways...
... ketch.....nitpicky ... Yeah, yeah, i had a brain fart. Like i said mine is still a heap in the basement Mizzen behind the helm = yawl Mizzen forward of...
... yet? Just swimmingly,if I do say so myself :-) Oh yes,the bottom is right side up,the 4 major bulkheads are up and the massive 8 X 32 (aprox.) side panels...
While we're picking on Jason ... Sail lead (leed) is measured as a percentage of the Load Water Line. Lead (led) for ballest is measured in pounds. Roger :-) ...
... I think the width has something to do with it too. You can not put a lot in 55 inches of inside width. Two chairs leave no room to pass. 31 feet is a lot...
I wanted to know how much leed? I also mean winds above 15knots not below 15mph. With the mizzen sheeted tight still lots of weather helm and when main sail...
I have two comments about xylene and CPES. I think xylene is the chemical I read about awhile back that was frighteningly toxic. If it is, you do NOT want to...
Bruce, The advice from rec.cruising is correct. The aftermost mast is the place of honor for the national ensign. It is also now considered correct to fly...
You don't have a hook in the leach of your mainsail do you Todd? This often causes weather helm. Short battens cures it usually. DonB ... not ... helm ... ...
That whole business of calculating the lead bothers me more than somewhat. It may be a useful tool for taking a boat that exists only on paper and making sure...
Bruce from an old naval fella, for yr gaff mainsail the flag halyard should be attached: upper block to upper/outer end of gaff, lower fastening to tack...
Believe it or not I'm a pretty seasoned micro sailor. Sailed hands off from the marina exit half way to catalina Island fell asleep woke up just before hitting...
Todd- Once again my micro navigator is 60 days from launch so you know better than I. Have you thought about trying the navigator rig? More sail, with more...
Just buy the darn fiberglass and be done with it! It'll be much easier to deal with, as strong, and your boat will be back in the water in no time! It is...
I'm just regurgitating what I've read and tried, not passing judgement. My Chebacco is a looong way from launch, but it's tabernacle looks interesting because...
i used these guys to make my bills alot more manageable, it was free so what the hell, why not? http://qtcgpar.place.cc If you dont want to be part of this...
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