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by cweed
Sat Feb 06, 2016 7:58 pm
Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
Topic: Heyland Swift
Replies: 0
Views: 5270

Heyland Swift

If anyone is interested in updating the CVRDA dinghy database, the Heyland Swift is featured here: http://heylandmarine.com/swift-sailing-boat/ ........someone was suggesting that the boat they had was an Otter, on an Otter forum, (nominated by a CVRDA contributor as one of the worst dinghies..........
by cweed
Fri Feb 05, 2016 11:21 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: not quite cvrda eligible
Replies: 13
Views: 11987

Re: not quite cvrda eligible

Coincidentally............ 'Pyewacket' was Patrick Boyd's 1967 Mk 1 Iroquois completed from a bare shell.
by cweed
Fri Feb 05, 2016 1:08 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: not quite cvrda eligible
Replies: 13
Views: 11987

Re: not quite cvrda eligible

............. although you say the Strider would have better performance, they have skegs, whereas the Mk 1 has proper centreboards. It's not as wide as the Strider so maybe more 'volatile' (?) In 'Catamarans in Close Up', Patrick Boyd mentioned the windows on the Mk 1, saying that although adequate...
by cweed
Thu Feb 04, 2016 7:28 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: not quite cvrda eligible
Replies: 13
Views: 11987

Re: not quite cvrda eligible

Is that a Mk 1?

I've tried one, but can't stand upright in the hulls!
by cweed
Mon Feb 01, 2016 10:50 pm
Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
Topic: National 12 2066
Replies: 4
Views: 6352

Re: National 12 2066

A cracking boat in its day...........

I hope someone will post a photo on the N12 dinghy database for that sail number!?
by cweed
Fri Jan 22, 2016 10:50 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Otter 37
Replies: 4
Views: 6129

Otter 37

https://www.gumtree.com/p/sailing-equipment/otter-dinghy-on-snipe-trailer-for-sale.-%C2%A390.00/1151595133 I saw on the discussion about the worst dinghies someone mentioned the Otter............. I have one, amongst my other more mainstream boats, and I am a big fan. The Otter will take three or fo...
by cweed
Mon Dec 14, 2015 12:01 am
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: @Flying Moth?
Replies: 3
Views: 4451

@Flying Moth?

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/Sail ... I5sFVpc.97

Is this misnamed / a pre Europe / an early Int. Moth or ??????
by cweed
Tue Nov 17, 2015 11:31 am
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Flying Dutchman GBR290
Replies: 7
Views: 7216

Flying Dutchman GBR290

In case anyone is interested , or missed it, this is advertised in the classifieds of the current edition of Yachts and Yachting.

Described as 1976 built by Bob Hoare. £1100, with a contacts area described as 'Finsbury Park'.
by cweed
Sun Nov 01, 2015 11:17 am
Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
Topic: Taking a bull by the horns.
Replies: 25
Views: 22665

Re: Taking a bull by the horns.

This is such an interesting topic with so much great input. Could I suggest Jim C posts a link to the IC website(s)?
by cweed
Wed Oct 14, 2015 10:32 pm
Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
Topic: Taking a bull by the horns.
Replies: 25
Views: 22665

Re: Taking a bull by the horns.

I've epoxied a short (4 inch or so) length of ali tube to the cane extension and bolted that to the tiller U J.

A bolt through the ali / cane ensures security!
by cweed
Fri Sep 18, 2015 6:35 pm
Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
Topic: Varnishing and so on
Replies: 18
Views: 19684

Re: Varnishing and so on

this is a really useful page..........

http://www.collars.co.uk/uk_galaxy/info ... arnish_tip
by cweed
Wed Aug 26, 2015 9:49 am
Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
Topic: Finn mast step
Replies: 16
Views: 15128

Re: Finn mast step

Hello. I suggest using a piece of tube with a slot in one end to mate over the remaing pieces of bar, and at the other a hole in the tube to take a tommy bar. (bit like a water stopcock tool) In my experience, screw threads seize up when you're not looking, and a tube extension may make life easier....
by cweed
Sun Aug 23, 2015 9:22 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Wooden Masts
Replies: 2
Views: 3126

Re: Wooden Masts

Michael4

Have sent you a pm..........
by cweed
Sun Aug 23, 2015 9:42 am
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Wooden Masts
Replies: 2
Views: 3126

Wooden Masts

I've got 2 salvaged masts needing homes. I. 6.9 metres, Straight. No fittings apart from shroud hound / plate, and halyard sheaves. Set up for main and jib. Sound, needs revarnishing, but does have old repair of GRP cloth 'bandage' for about 75 cms, 45 cms above foot. The foot is square, there is a ...