I have an idea for a mast and was thinking of building a short test section to see if it would work. The only method of testing I can think of is to build a...
Yes, I think that it would give you some clue that the test section would or would not work. Flexibility and ultimate strength are two different things. Go...
I did a similar expriment, just uploaded to the website: http://www.pdracer.com/mast/break/index.htm It would take a lot to break a full sized 2.5" diameter...
I am "guessing" that Gordon is building a box or composite mast? I am in the process of building a sort of birdsmouth with out the birdsmouth. It is eight...
Gents (and ladies, I know you are out there) please welcome our newest member, pidgonman58. His reason for joining teh group is that he has always wanted to...
I posted this in the Guppy 13 group this morning, and I figure that it would be appreciated here. While it might not be as spectacular as Andrew's Viking...
Here's the idea, maybe someone has already built one and I'm just re inventing the wheel. Start by cutting 4 2" strips out of the left over sheet of plywood I ...
Well if i'm not losing to one john wright I am losing to another.It was john wright,neil tipton,and myself racing.We had also some company come all the way in...
1/2 inch cpvc is limber as a goose and comes in 10 f00t lengths. Neill ... From: pdracer@yahoogroups.com [mailto:pdracer@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of john h...
I'm looking at 2 inch pipe, it is a little flexible but not whippy like the smaller diameter stuff, and comes in 20 foot lengths, counting the flared end which...
Hi John This looks like a very good system to build spars, I just have a question in my mind I followed your process to when you said you put strips of tape at...
Good Question, Wayne, I will get into the finer details! I wasn't quite ready to supply instructions until I determined the results of the experiment. I...
Had an idea: assemble the whole mast dry band the pieces with wrap of tape every 1' then slit each band of tape the tape down one joint so it will unravel, but...
Yes, sushi is the stuff that is rice and raw fish rolled inside seaweed paper. Sahimi is the stuff where you have a rice ball and a hunk of raw fish on top...
I would personally like to thank Paul Haynie and his wife for coming out to the lake andtaking pictures it was a true pleasure meeting both of you Thanks Jason...
It's always about food isn't it Shorty... hehehehe (remember the Mexican Restaurant in Palacious ?) Wayne ... From: Shorty To: pdracer@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Shorty, I attended the Bastrop Sea Scouts meeting and am considering helping them with their sail boats but mostly considering getting them, with a lot of my...
Always talk to strangers. I was working on my boat today in the driveway when a older neighbor lady went by walking her toy poddle. We've known her for years,...
Always talk to strangers. I was working on my boat today in the driveway when a older neighbor lady went by walking her toy poddle. We've known her for years,...
Mmmmm...... my favorite mexican restaruant in the world! Great shrimp.... I highly suggest it for everyone attending next year's world championship race. ...
Yea, the square rig is pretty much good for down wind only. You could add the same rig and faux bow / stern castles to a PD to get a similar look. Also...
... That is why I am setting up a "parent / youth fleet" with the local sailing club. I get the insurance from the club, and can have my 6 / 8 yr olds ...
Shorty, Yes, I think they may do a lot of boring things and I started to remember that from my past (youth). I will, not, participate in that *&^$%#....
Obviously an 8-foot square rigger is going to spend a LOT of time under oars, but there is just something about the way a square rigger looks. Maybe the best...
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