Hull n Rig

We have been a bit remiss in updating the blog, but that doesn't mean we have come to a stand-still although a bit more time dedicated to the project would be welcome. Another push coming on though!The hull and main bulkheads are all taped in and we have been playing with the rig and starting to produce some of the details. No problems with the hull, we we able to comfortably stand in the boat and tape, the boat getting stiffer all the while. Even the bow are was easy to finish with the flat stem and generous fillets.

We have fitted the outhaul in the boom, we have gone for a 4:1 purchase at this stage. We are using Dyneema 6mm and Tylasker spool shackles (just because they are easy!). We will probably use the same technology on the tack too.


Tylasker Spool Shackle above


For the 4:1 cascade we used in order (from the user!)
HKN 376 block on a small eye
A friction cleat
HKN 421 Thru-deck (through Boom)
Antal 10x7 Low friction ring
HKN 340 29mm Carbo
Tylasker Spool Shackle
6mm Dyneema

It seems Guy has been around to 'steal' my camera with photos taken in the last 2 weeks or so to add to the blog. Some things have happened with the hull, mast, boom and bow sprit, (that arrived last week) in that time. I hope Guy adds the pics and writes a great blog.

Over to you mate.......

Rig Delivery

We went and fetched the rig from the mainland yesterday; boom, standing rigging and mast. Fortunately the Solent was pretty smooth so we weren't too affected by the fact the mast is somewhat larger than my little RIB! Detailed pictures of the section and components to follow when we unwrap. The skill here is to make sure that once we have checked all the components, they are neatly packaged again so there are no dramas when it comes to installation. We will either swage and finish ourselves or more likely get a local rigger to do it on our behalf. Rigs/plans that we will supply will be to the finished lengths but leaving it unfinished and over length for the prototypw means that if there are minor changes to the design (maststep/chainplates etc) we can freely make them and it will not be a disaster.