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- Wed Apr 23, 2014 12:21 pm
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: triple stacker frame.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6310
triple stacker frame.
Can anyone advise what size and gauge square section I should specify for a custom bolt on triple stacker trailer frame to carry minisails?
Re: Hello!
The 2014 minisail nationals are being held at Whitfriars in early July. Rupert will be coaching the rest of us in how to get the best out of a minisail and an international contingent will be attending. Would be good to see you there. Its only about 40 minutes away from your club.
Re: Hello!
Hi Flounder. Welcome to the minisail world. There is also a minisail facebook page. I see you are at the severn sailing club. Thats not far from me. Minisails ideally need a larger expanse of water than you can find on the Avon as they don't point upwind well but are the best fun you can imagine whe...
- Fri Feb 21, 2014 8:02 pm
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: buoyancy.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4215
Re: buoyancy.
My minisprint uses the polystyrene to add rigidity to the moulding. The polystyrene blocks are attached to the underside of the foredeck with a layer of more rigid expanded foam that was obviously poured in before the deck and hull mouldings where put together. Even removing enough to fit an inspect...
- Sun Feb 02, 2014 11:07 pm
- Forum: Boats and bits wanted
- Topic: Minisail rig
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3649
Minisail rig
I am pleased to say that the Minisail Association appears to be going from strength to strength at the moment. :D Cheeky little boats that provide a fun break from the varnishing and painting of my other pride and joys. We have members all over the country and abroad now trying to save the remaining...
- Wed Jan 29, 2014 11:09 pm
- Forum: Banter
- Topic: Launching.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 14129
Re: Launching.
I was not impressed by the instruction that I have observed him giving, Not sure why he is making these comments which are not accurate from my experience. It is a very friendly club where the racing is competitive but not taken too seriously. That's why they tolerate our classic/old boats and the o...
- Tue Jan 14, 2014 10:53 am
- Forum: Boats and bits for sale
- Topic: Free Minisails
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2250
Re: Free Minisails
Hi Rupert, I would be interested in a Minisprint if their are 2, I know Paul has expressed an interest in a Minisprint, I would be prepared to take the incomplete one. Thanks Rob. Chris and I have arranged with the owner to pick up both boats on Sunday so it looks as if you will be the proud owner ...
- Sun Sep 29, 2013 12:24 am
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: one off/mystery on the bay
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7290
Re: one off/mystery on the bay
Went to view today and made an offer. Came away with this boat and a National !2 4 planker restoration project thrown in as part of the deal looks like my winter is going to get busy.
- Thu Sep 26, 2013 11:59 am
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: one off/mystery on the bay
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7290
Re: one off/mystery on the bay
My 2 minisails will be staying but other half is taking lessons and would like something larger to crew.
- Thu Sep 26, 2013 6:32 am
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: one off/mystery on the bay
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7290
Re: one off/mystery on the bay
Don't know what it is Nessa but at the nationals I decided I wanted a proper boat and as it looks interesting and more room than a minisail and local to me.... dont know where I'll store it.
Paul.
Paul.
- Fri Aug 23, 2013 10:13 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: National Rally - who is coming?
- Replies: 78
- Views: 41800
Re: National Rally - who is coming?
Forgot to say wr are also bringing a tent.
- Fri Aug 23, 2013 9:54 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: National Rally - who is coming?
- Replies: 78
- Views: 41800
Re: National Rally - who is coming?
I shall be attending with a minisail and non sailing friend.
- Thu Dec 13, 2012 10:54 pm
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: Restoration of the Year
- Replies: 37
- Views: 10342