CVRDA

Hi guys, thanks for your posts. I have stripped out the centre case and the one bit of good news is that the hog actually looks ok and pretty solid, so as mad as it seems I'm going to have a go at some sort of restoration, hopefully a good one haha. Can anyone point me in the direction of how the f...

Right the floor is one thing, but looking at the first picture with the rot under the aft of the centreboard case that case is gonna leak like mad. http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2831/9916239515_ec26a26fda_b.jpg Ent Dinghy by gaving100 , on Flickr Proper job is to take the case out repair the rot and...

Gavin, Hi. Some pictures are always useful in assesing the extent of the damage.

Intorduce yourself say hello. Friendly bunch round here.

Kev

Its specifically the rudder upper one. Spindle as opposed to the hole, if you see what I mean.

Roger,
Bronze rudder pintles? Still hunting for a few bits for Caltha s/n 47 restoration.
Kev

Not sure I agree that inversion is preferable to Capsize, with its danger of entrapment and damage to rigging.


Kev

Not a million miles away and may well suit the Torch. Be quick

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130986652536? ... 1438.l2649

Depends on the boat, the mast, where you sail, your crew.... I tend to use on on the newer GP with alloy mast esp if I have the kids aboard. I know the boat lie all day happy and wont turle unless conditions are really unfavourable. Or Im out without safety cover. No fun being in the Mersey with a G...

A couple on Facebook at the mo

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A couple on Facebook at the mo

https://www.facebook.com/groups/dinghies/

I quite like using a wooden hardwood or nylon stopper on my halyards instead of shackles. Simpler less too go wrong.

You need to be careful if with old Bronze shackles, they may not be have lost much of their strength and can snap with little warning. Unless you really looking for authenticity your best changing them for Stainless ones.

Kev

What boat? Do you mean the fore stay? Most dinghies the shrouds normally have turnbuckles on them so you can apply the required tension fix the rig in a set position.

Kev

Ed,Offered one about 2 years ago, for some reason fairly sound except the floor. I turned her down but the Commodore of LSC took her and has done fine job bringing her back to life.

Kev

Peter, what bike have you got? OR should I say Bikes.......
Kev