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Ed are you thinking of back to the good old days? Dinghy sailing with 2 kites rigged? I remember that from early days of sailing scorpions in the mid 70s, it did make it interesting if you put the wrong one up on a tight reach!

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Mark

Having sailed a Sonata and Peggie, I will say that the sonata kite would be way to big!!, it is ****** big on the sonata in a good breeze. But it would be fun to see it tested, maybe mast head rigged?

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Mark

Roger I take it the inside of the barrel was treated?
Not my boat just part of new job, but if you search for "ketch Garlandstone" you will get some pics, I will try to get some more over the summer and upload them.

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Mark

Thanks to Ed for the details of CFS. Their guide states "G4 is affected by UV light which tends to yellow it although in general terms G4 will perform better than most other varnishes." they also state for external use they recommend Bonda marine wood seal. Any thoughts on this product? Th...

As I said 70 foot Length Water Line, 90 foot Length Over All.
Wood hardener not meant to be miracle cure, just to delay the requirement to replace all planks below the water line for a little bit!, planks are 2 1/2 inch thick!

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Mark

Thanks for the replies so far. Any other thoughts welcomed. A couple of quick points, wood is not in that good a condition, so G4 should be better for sealing it. The other is putting a couple of quick coats of varnish over the G4 is a bit more of a task when the boat is 70 ' LWL and 90' LOA. The ot...

Have not posted for a long time but,would welcome all thoughts on the following. Old wooden working boat exposed to UV etc for about 9 months each year. varnish needs stripping right back. So I am thinking on 2 coats of G4. I do not remember putting varnish over G4 when I used it on the Dolphin, rea...

Hi Keith,
It looks like we may make it with Hilan, but I need to re varnish her first.
Will pop up if we do not make it.
Jane is stating work on the Tuesday but we will see how it goes.

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Mark

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Hi all,
been a while since I posted on here.
As it says 192 is in need of restoration, GRP hull wood decks.
no trailer or cover.
I had planned to do this myself but lack of time and funds.
Please PM for more details, located in west devon.

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Mark