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- Tue Jun 04, 2013 11:55 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Roadford Lowrider Moth Handicaps.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10699
Re: Roadford Lowrider Moth Handicaps.
Yes, I'm coming to Roadford with my Magnum7, and hopefully a 1 metre R/C as well if it still works. I fixed the hole in the side of the moth before going to Saundersfoot Coppet Week with the Fireball. Back at the weekend, Fireball washed and put to bed, Moth re-assembled and sailed at home puddle on...
- Tue Jun 04, 2013 11:21 pm
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: international moth wings
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4333
Re: international moth wings
Not surprised at the price for tramps, they always were an expensive item. It is possible to make your own, and they can be very strong if you reinforce the edges well before fitting the eyelets. I made a set for my Magnum using the Trampoline mesh from Kayospruce 188cm wide . Profabrics is similar....
- Fri May 17, 2013 1:37 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Roadford Lowrider Moth Handicaps.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10699
Re: Roadford Lowrider Moth Handicaps
Thanks for the invite Alan, I am hoping to get to Roadford. I have some repairs to do on the Magnum 7 as I cracked the side of the hull during a capsize at Chasewater recently! Gaffa tape has held ok since, but rather fix it properly. I have to preserve the paint job too !!!! Is there camping on sit...
- Thu Jan 31, 2013 6:03 pm
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: Marine Ply Offcuts
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3386
Re: Marine Ply Offcuts
Luke,
I'm in Cheslyn Hay. What sizes do you need or is it just for future projects????
I'm calling round at Dad's tonight so will bring a selection back.
can I PM a phone number?
Lyndon
I'm in Cheslyn Hay. What sizes do you need or is it just for future projects????
I'm calling round at Dad's tonight so will bring a selection back.
can I PM a phone number?
Lyndon
- Thu Jan 31, 2013 1:58 pm
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: Marine Ply Offcuts
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3386
Marine Ply Offcuts
Boat builder having a garage clearout, we have quite a lot of small offcuts of marine ply. Ideal for repairs. Its all top quality Robbins gaboon and sapele ply, mostly 4, 5 or 6mm. All odd shapes, typically triangles, some up to 18" long. Its far too good to use as firewood. Anyone need some fo...
- Sun Oct 14, 2012 6:57 pm
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Express handicap
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2155
Re: Express handicap
Yes I'd agree with 1150 they were the same rating as a Graduate (124 in old money) when they were built in the 70s. We have a large photo on the wall in our clubhouse of an Express open meeting which was an early promotion for the class. I remember our top Grad sailors trying them out but they never...
- Sun Oct 14, 2012 6:46 pm
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Classic Handicaps
- Replies: 65
- Views: 24405
Re: Classic Handicaps
While on the subject of handicaps can I offer a list of age/design related Int Moth ratings... This guide was written by the legendary Hydrofoiling Pensioner, Colin Newman in about 2005 and was supported by IMCA UK as a fair conversion for older designs to be sailed in handicap events. PY Numbers fo...
Re: Clywedog
Thanks to Clywedog Sailing Club for great sailing and hospitality. Have enjoyed exciting and challenging races in a friendly atmosphere which is what its all about. Hope to meet you all again soon
Lyndon
Int Moth
Lyndon
Int Moth
- Fri Jul 13, 2012 9:35 am
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Low rider moth fest.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9991
Re: Low rider moth fest.
I'm not sure of CVRDA competition rules and don't seek to hijack the events with a newer/faster boat or a moth takeover, but I sailed in the moth nationals myself at Saundersfoot in 1985. I had a Magnum5 (3830, ex Roger Angell and Melvyn Cooper) and was competing against new Magnum6s and John Clarid...
- Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:54 pm
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Low rider moth fest.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9991
Re: Low rider moth fest.
I think a Moth Fest would be a great idea. September or October should be ok for me. May not be able to get away for whole weekend but Cambridge not too far for a day trip.
A bit of comparing, tweaking, chatting and racing sounds ideal.
Lyndon
Greensforge SC
A bit of comparing, tweaking, chatting and racing sounds ideal.
Lyndon
Greensforge SC
- Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:41 pm
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: magnum 6 info
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4849
Re: magnum 6 info
Hi Ian I'm the owner of the Magnum7 Stu is refering to. I've had it about 5-6 years now but never found its proper identity. Your records confirm the research I did then which amounted to 7x7s in the class records. I transfered a lot of the paper records to a spreadsheet at the time so may be the sa...
- Tue Jun 19, 2012 12:44 pm
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: Am I being lazy or??
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3822
Re: Am I being lazy or??
I would agree with keeping the front end clear. In light airs its best to concentrate your weight around the daggerboard case or even further forward, so need room to move. How about a couple of these Ronstan swivel cleats on the centre of the bulkhead with the tail end of the control line kept with...