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Sabre Makeover
We bought my son a Sabre last year just in time for the State Championship. When we got the boat the deck was in a bad state with the varnish cracked and a split in the deck just forward of the mast step. At the time we sanded the deck, patched the split and put on three coats of varnish so he could sail for the season. The intention was to re-sand … [Read More...]
Firebug Beach Trolley
For our Firebugs we designed a neat little light-weight beach trolley made from materials mainly available from our local hardware store. Because it is so light weight it is very easy to handle and with the boat it is easily lifted onto a box trailer for transportation. The plans will be available soon from the Store. We have also got a … [Read More...]
Bags and Boat Covers
Recently my son attended the Nationals for the Sabre class in Adelaide which involved transporting his boat the 1500 km from Melbourne and back. It is surprising what such a trip can do with even small things vibrating against each other wearing holes in the finish. To allow his rudders, centreboards and boom to ride in the cockpit of his boat I … [Read More...]
MacGregor Sailing Canoe
Deck beams, mast step and knees
Deckbeams My deck beams are made from two lamination of Oregan Pine, sized as per the plans. The first beams I made were on a form to the exact curvature in the plans. After the glue dried and they were released they sprang back quite a bit. I … [Read More...]
Progress Update January 2010
I am cleaning the excess epoxy from the outside of the hull using a heat gun and a scrapper. This is the first time I have removed epoxy like this as I normally clean it up as I go. It is a very effective way of removing the epoxy as it goes quite … [Read More...]