Hope to be there on the Saturday
Lyndon
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- Sat Sep 07, 2013 10:13 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Banbury Open Meeting 28 Setember
- Replies: 12
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- Sun Sep 01, 2013 11:58 pm
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: daggerboard case lining
- Replies: 5
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Re: daggerboard case lining
Can you get some photos showing which parts are affected? I'm sure my Dad could find suitable offcuts to make up a new case or just the packing pieces if its saveable.
Lyndon
Lyndon
- Sun Sep 01, 2013 11:45 pm
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Moth Roll Call
- Replies: 44
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Moth Roll Call
Well the deal is done and I am the new owner of 3222, Thank you to Roger for his careful storage over the last 30 years!!! It took a while to dust it all off and see what we have, but at least its dry and solid even if it does need a fair bit of work to make it usable. We weighed the hull without wi...
- Wed Aug 28, 2013 11:34 pm
- Forum: Boats and bits for sale
- Topic: International Moth Sail Number K3222 – Renovation Project
- Replies: 11
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Re: International Moth Sail Number K3222 – Renovation Projec
Thanks Nessa, we knew you wouldn't resist!
I can see pretty much what there is from the photos,- a lot of work, but an interesting challenge.
I have emailed Roger to get an idea on price and we'll take it from there.
I can see pretty much what there is from the photos,- a lot of work, but an interesting challenge.
I have emailed Roger to get an idea on price and we'll take it from there.
- Tue Aug 27, 2013 11:23 am
- Forum: Boats and bits for sale
- Topic: International Moth Sail Number K3222 – Renovation Project
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6288
Re: International Moth Sail Number K3222 – Renovation Projec
I wish I had seen this before coming down to Hunts for the weekend and back again, would like to have had a closer look. A Stockholm Sprite was one of the first moths I swam around as a teenager, so a good excuse for a more authentic CVRDA moth. Oh what am I doing, this is the slippery slope, I was ...
- Tue Aug 27, 2013 10:27 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: National Rally - who is coming?
- Replies: 78
- Views: 41796
Re: National Rally - who is coming?
I agree, thanks to all at Hunts for a great weekend and well organised event. Clearly a lot of hard work had gone into making us all feel welcome and providing a good mix of racing and fun.
Look forward to sailing with you all again.
Lyndon
Look forward to sailing with you all again.
Lyndon
- Wed Aug 14, 2013 4:24 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: National Rally - who is coming?
- Replies: 78
- Views: 41796
Re: National Rally - who is coming?
Mine's a Magnum 7 which was rescued from a garage roof in Plymouth a few years ago. It was built from 2mm ply with a layer of glass cloth on the inside. Despite a total strip down I never found the proper sail number on the hull but it must be one of about 7 made in 85-86. I still use the Needlespar...
- Tue Aug 13, 2013 12:02 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: National Rally - who is coming?
- Replies: 78
- Views: 41796
Re: National Rally - who is coming?
Can I apply for a late entry please? I have managed to escape from a rescue duty at home club so should be ok for the nationals weekend now if you have room for another old moth and driver! my Trolley Dolly refuses to camp so looking for accomodation. Travelodges on A14 seem to have some rooms but m...
- Thu Aug 08, 2013 1:46 pm
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Moth Tuning
- Replies: 41
- Views: 18126
Re: Moth Tuning
Black bands could be legitimately moved up as they are related to the luff length rather than a maximum height. Halyard???? Considered uncool in Moth circles! The boat falls over anyway so feed the sail in while its lying down. only a short loop of thin line up and over the top and back to a hook ne...
- Wed Aug 07, 2013 1:36 pm
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Moth Tuning
- Replies: 41
- Views: 18126
Re: Moth Tuning
Mystery moth looks smart, is that a new paint job?
Yes, i think the battens are too stiff, particularly the top ones.
Outhall is too tight, or maybe the boom is hanging low because sail is not up to top of mast?
Lyndon
Yes, i think the battens are too stiff, particularly the top ones.
Outhall is too tight, or maybe the boom is hanging low because sail is not up to top of mast?
Lyndon
- Fri Jul 26, 2013 7:34 pm
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Moth Tuning
- Replies: 41
- Views: 18126
Re: Moth Tuning
We would organise a day at Greensforge, but its difficult Moth conditions at the best of times. surrounded by trees and only 17 acres. Still, if you can sail one here you can manage anywhere!
- Wed Jul 24, 2013 7:55 pm
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: Fireball Refurb
- Replies: 47
- Views: 17428
Re: Fireball Refurb
That looks like a lot of work, good luck! To answer your questions I would suggest leaving the sander alone until you stripped the paint using a hot air gun and scraper. Use as little heat as poss and a pull scraper with the grain trying not to dig the corners in. Sanding the paint will just clog th...
- Wed Jul 24, 2013 4:09 pm
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Moth Tuning
- Replies: 41
- Views: 18126
Re: Moth Tuning
45 degree headers are the ones you might see coming, anything more is a guaranteed swim!
- Wed Jul 24, 2013 11:52 am
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Moth Tuning
- Replies: 41
- Views: 18126
Re: Moth Tuning
I agree with all suggestions so far, a bit more rake, tighter downhaul, induce some bend in the mast etc. As a puddle sailor mothie myself, I consider tell- tales and a burgee essential for survival, but I can't see them on your photos. 2 or 3 pairs of tell-tales near the luff (about 30% back) will ...
- Wed Jun 05, 2013 12:10 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Who's coming to Roadford
- Replies: 15
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Re: Who's coming to Roadford
Yes, looking forward to mothing at Roadford.
Don't know about all that pumping business in Finns, I spend all my time trying NOT to wobble!!!
I'll have a small ox (already far too heavy for a moth) and a veggie ox for my Trolly Dolly.
Lyndon
Don't know about all that pumping business in Finns, I spend all my time trying NOT to wobble!!!
I'll have a small ox (already far too heavy for a moth) and a veggie ox for my Trolly Dolly.
Lyndon