Compitition Time

Post by **Rupert** » Tue Feb 08, 2005 6:42 pm

???? Why? Thank you for looking!

alan williams · Post by **alan williams** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 2:24 pm

Hi Rupert
Only problem with new toy sails is that they may be for the big rig. You need tp extend the mast at the foot end or beg, borrow or obtain another mast. When Tony Allen a well known ex- horneteer designed the Toy he raided the Holt Allen for suitable bits being a full partner in the company. You never know Holts may have a mast kicking about somewhere other useful source is IYE at Brightlingsea who have dies and sections to make all sorts of one offs. They have been very useful for advice on old cat masts.
Cheers Al

Post by **Rupert** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 5:37 pm

Hmmm good point. I guess raiding the cupboards would explain the similarity to the Solo sail.

Post by **Rupert** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 10:12 am

Well, decision made! Well done Alan, do you like white or red? Tonka will suit the boat perfectly (she even has a slight dump truck look about her!) and I'm sure all the rhymes will suit me... I'll have to paint her yellow in the Summer, now!

Alan Price · Post by **Alan Price** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 8:00 am

Hello Rupert,
Let's hope she's as tough as Tonkas were supposed to have been. As to red or white; red matches my eyes. Thank you.