the waapa isn't stitch and glue, you could make it lighter by making it a one piece and maybe using the stitch and glue method? I've nearly...
Yeah don't worry about the middle hole - I was thinking maybe add a third to stiffen up the hinge for - fore / aft bending forces. I'll include it...
This has kept me awake for a few days now, thanks :) I'm thinking if the hinge bolts are torqued down to a reasonable figure with quality bolts...
Here's some pics of how the whole thing will go together. The beams are maybe looking a bit under done? [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
whats this bit sticking down? [ATTACH]
Top secret? LOL - I'm hacking this together with hardware store timber Does anyone know which orientation the beam should be for maximum...
2 x 20mm x 90mm hardwood with 45 x90mm pine or a better softwood inner core. epoxied together with a covering of light glass for abrasion...
I'm drawing up a cut file for cross beam hinges on a small tri I can make the float dihedral adjustable (at setup) - question is, is this worth...
Thanks for that - something to think about. I prioritised toughness and simplicity over strength or stiffness with the beams. (not yet built) The...
It might be more like a flying gecko, which are pretty cool critters. What cat design are you thinking of building?
For sure, It's built 100% to the plans - the specifications are probably a bit of an unknown though. As in - I used a combination of marine ply,...
The plans have a normal marconi rig option in the same position, (but at ~ 1/2 the sail area) this also pretty much lines up with the early...
I'm thinking of changing the mast step to a deep ball and socket, but it will be raised 500mm above deck level on a small cuddy. pretty much the...
The hull first, but I'll test the crossbeams as well.
I've nearly finished building a small tri / outrigger hull. It's an overbuilt 24ft 6mm ply / 240gsm epoxy basalt Gary Dierking waapa design that...
These a few you tube vids out there about traditional south pacific boat building. They use a piece of string and fold it multiple times to get...
I'm guessing the ones going cheap (the ones in my budget) will be trash. I only want one for the rudder setup and rig, . Although if it wouldn't...
Thanks guys, never thought of them having race pedigree. Hi mate, This thing is way too narrow for accommodation in the hull, A fold / flip up...
Hi guys, I'm getting to the point where I need to seriously start thinking about rig and finishing choices for a waapa i'm building. Average wind...
