I have spliced ends in ss wire to form eyes using a die to compress the swages as in a plumber's flaring tool.
these flaring tools have a range of hole sizes for different copper pipe
dimensions - so bang in your copper swage and screw up the vice
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I again come with cap in hand seeking info.
I wish to fit an electric trolling motor to my Weekender.
A salt water Minn Kota seems to be the go.
Searching back through the archives it seems that about 25 to 30 lbs thrust
would do for docking mai...
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I am into my third or fourth summer of sailing my Weekender.- "boom boom"
Some problems I experience are -
the gaff jaws tangling the shrouds
the main will not come down without much exertion
(I am using the plastic pipe rings as pe...
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Since we are well into our second season with our Weekender "Boom Boom" I felt I should report.
Firstly I would like to thank the forum for all the discussion, tips and advice. For me, it made building possible as the plans leave quite a bit to be d...
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I thank those who have replied to my queries directly and the many who have provided me with info through the posts without my having to ask.
One more -
when running before the wind it seems that all sails are let out but it is possible to have the...
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Could somebody help with the following?
I read the posts regularly but become confused at times.
1. If it is not a good idea to cleat sheets then how do I handle the main,
jib and tiller at once? - together with any other duties assigned by th...
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comment please:
could the rub rails be fitted after the hull has been glassed ?
it occurs to me that the rub rail could fend off a brush with a wharf
and be easier to fix without a coating of glass.
thanks
Bill...
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