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- Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:54 pm
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: Firefly centreboard pivot
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2186
Firefly centreboard pivot
Ok, so its been a while since I contributed to the forum; in the mean time I've trailed a firefly to the Alentejo in Portugal (does anyone know of any other other firefly sailors in Portugal?), been arrested by the Guardia in Villa Nueva de Millefuentes for sailing an Wayfairer without the correct d...
- Sun Jul 13, 2008 5:28 pm
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: B****y wildlife...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2952
Re: B****y wildlife...
At least they waited until the first coat was touch dry, it could have been worse....
Al
Al
- Thu May 29, 2008 10:25 pm
- Forum: Boats and bits for sale
- Topic: Free uffa king
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6093
Re: Free uffa king
I would guess at damping the mast when in two bits then weigh down on a flat floor and let it dry off. That has worked for me with old table tops and stuff but never done a mast as mine did split but was not bent. I was wondering if I should try to steam the bent section before staightening, would ...
- Thu May 29, 2008 5:50 pm
- Forum: Boats and bits for sale
- Topic: Free uffa king
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6093
Re: Free uffa king
I reckon the mast will open up into the two halves easily so no problem about regluing in a straight line. Chris Chris (or anyone else), The mast is coming unglued, so should split without too much difficulty. There is a definate bend about 2/3 the way up the mast; do I need to straighten this firs...
- Thu May 29, 2008 3:38 pm
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: Firefly Centreboard
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3224
Re: Firefly Centreboard
Thanks for that Ed, I was thinking of doing something similar. Al
- Thu May 29, 2008 3:37 pm
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: Firefly Centreboard
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3224
Re: Firefly Centreboard
I think it looks like they have not renewed their domain name subscription, and therefore their site has been taken down. Al
- Thu May 29, 2008 10:38 am
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: Firefly Centreboard
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3224
Firefly Centreboard
Started getting on with restoration of F2451 Spadger. The centreboard casing was well rotten and I have had to remove all wood, including the keel and hog, for most of the length of the casing. Unfortunately the structure fell apart while it was being removed, so I do not have a template to cut the ...
- Thu May 29, 2008 10:32 am
- Forum: Boats and bits for sale
- Topic: Free uffa king
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6093
Re: Free uffa king
She's home now and undercover to dry off. First inspection shows the hull to be in reasonable condition though the decks will need replacing. The wooden mast is also bent quite a bit towards one side, can this be straightened? No doubt I'll be posting more soon for advice on how to proceed. Al
- Wed May 14, 2008 11:42 pm
- Forum: Boats and bits for sale
- Topic: Free uffa king
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6093
Re: Free uffa king
OK, have now spoken to the owner and will hopefully collect the boat next week, however it'll be a while before i can do anything with her, so if anyone has more immediate plans for restoration please let me know and rescue me from my folly!!!!
Al
Al
- Mon May 12, 2008 11:30 pm
- Forum: Boats and bits for sale
- Topic: Free uffa king
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6093
Re: Free uffa king
I sent an email to owners of this 12 about a fortnight ago and am thinking of following up by phone as I haven't received a reply yet, but before i do would like to check that no one else wants the boat as I already have a queue awaiting repair.... Can offer sheltered storage in the mean time until ...
- Fri May 02, 2008 8:18 pm
- Forum: Boats and bits for sale
- Topic: Just like buses - none at all then all turn up at once
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1392
Re: Just like buses - none at all then all turn up at once
First boat says hull is fibreglass, but surely it can't be. Certainly looks like an early 14 and 684 must be quite early, before fibreglass?
Al
Al
- Thu May 01, 2008 5:55 pm
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: ? Possible problem with PMs
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3405
Re: ? Possible problem with PMs
Do messages stay in the outbox until they are read? Is this how it works? Confused, Al
- Thu May 01, 2008 1:42 pm
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: ? Possible problem with PMs
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3405
? Possible problem with PMs
Probably not the right place to post this, but not sure where it should go.
I sent messages to Michael (Brigg) and Ed on Tuesday, but they're still languishing in my outbox. Did either of you receive them? If not does anyone know how to make these messages go?
Cheers,
Al
I sent messages to Michael (Brigg) and Ed on Tuesday, but they're still languishing in my outbox. Did either of you receive them? If not does anyone know how to make these messages go?
Cheers,
Al
- Wed Apr 30, 2008 1:30 am
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: Early 420s
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10749
Re: Early 420s
PS were french built lanaverre boats of this period equally soft or was this just a characteristic of the Honnor Marine hulls?
- Wed Apr 30, 2008 12:43 am
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: Early 420s
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10749
Re: Early 420s
Yeah, transom flap on port side, self bailer on starboard. Boat does feel very flimsy, but sails well non the less, and only cost £106 ready to sail. Ok for blatting about in though I doubt she'd hold her own in a modern fleet (understatement)! Al