The Rig

As previously mentioned a visit to a rig manufacturer plus a few very minor changes to the rig plan (addition of some lowers) I can finally finalise the rig and start talking sails. The sail profiles may modify a little as and when we go sailing but I think that we are pretty close; a nod towards an open 60 style roach profile. I am hoping that Gerry will add a few comments on the sails (as he will be the man making/finishing them!).

I am also getting a lot of emails (which is a good thing!) regarding costs and plans. It is my intention to supply a complete study/build pack (the plans) as well as to team up with a CNC cutter team who can provide a full kit (IKEA style!) - the usual model for bome builds. I also want to pass on the development we are doing with any third party supplier (such as the rig, sails, appendages) so we can offer full off the shelf packs for these as well as the plywood for those that are interested.

Watch this space and thank you for all the ongoing support and interest!

New Premises!

Apologies to all for not blogging these last couple of weeks. Our GT6 Wednesdays are still happening with essential progress going on albeit not getting too dirty:

We had good meeting with a mast/rig supplier yesterday; a long trip, but worth it - so important that we could eye-ball and choose the fittings - the deposit has been paid and delivery in 3 weeks. More on that on the next blog entry when I have updated the rig and sail plan.

The other big(?) news is that we have moved the boat, lock, stock and barrel, to newer and cleaner premises where we not only have the key but can leave our tools and ply out! This will save us heaps of time rather than having to unpack and packup for every job. I forgot to take pictures when we were last there but the hull looked superb from across the carpark a sneak preview of what she will look like when she is finished.

Gerry has also stated that we should do the round the island race as our first competitive outing. We had better put the hours in then! The longitudinals are next.....

Anarchists

A nice surprise to be told the GT6 is sitting prettily on the home page of sailing anarchy. An incentive to pick up the pace, especially now it seems that Spring has arrived! We will be blogging next week with more progress.