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3rd time is a charm
Completion dateJune 10, 2013OK - my third go at a completion date! This time it's for real. I want to be fully done and sailing by this date. That'll be 16 months build time................. And I made it with one day to spare! Not that I was trying - it just worked out that way -kinda funny!
Tag Archives: sails
Pretty sure
Yep, I’m pretty much sure the fun is over for this year. I did get out yesterday for what will most likely be my last sailing trip for the season. It was a good day though – temps in the … Continue reading
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Good day
After being sidelined for a while following a small surgery, I finally got back out sailing today. Probably the best day aboard Venti yet. The winds were 10 to 15 mph gusting to 20. Good thing I have the bailing … Continue reading
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The third time is a charm
I’m still toying with this balanced jib, trying to get it right. On the first outing with the new jib – she would not tack at all. So I moved my pivot point forward about 4 inches, and finally got another try at … Continue reading
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Spring cleaning
Oh how I wish the spring winds would stay around for summer when the water temperature is warmer. It has been just a bit too windy to risk going out until the water warms up some. Too bad 😦 But … Continue reading
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Balanced jib adjustment
Well, I made some adjustments the the jib setup. I had 4 inches available on my bowsprit to move the pivot point forward. I got that done. Trailer sailing in the driveway looks promising, but on the water tests will … Continue reading
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Balanced jib sailing
I got the boat out today for some early season testing with the new balanced jib. April 18th! – who would’ve thunk it after the crappy winter we have had here! :0 Light winds today – around 7 mph according to … Continue reading
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Raising the balanced jib
Finally got some decent weather to play around with the boat some. I got a pretty good start on fitting the new jib. It seems like it will be OK. The leach of the jib clears the front end of the … Continue reading
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Finished lobster smack
Got the lobster boat finished.
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Nearly complete lobster boat model
She’s just about done. I’ve got a decision to make now… sails or no sails – what say ye?
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Santa brought a sail!
I got my new sail already from Duckworks. A few days before Christmas! Less than a month, including shipping time – pretty good I’d say. In the meantime a got a plank bowsprit roughed out – it still needs smoothed … Continue reading
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13' Stick-up sharpie 