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(Andrew Butchart) wrote in message . com...
(Parallax) wrote in message . com...
(Andrew Butchart) wrote in message . com...

Sorry for the delay - I'm not watching UseNet very closely these days.
We'd be happy to have you on the BYYB - there should be a link on the
left hand side of the main web page at http://www.byyb.org And of
course you can feel free to participate in our web forums without
joining - there are a couple of MiniCup builders there.

Andrew Butchart

Andrew:

Unfortunately, that link tries to take me through Outlook Express and
that does not work for me. A simple e-mail address would be better if
it is available.

David

You can contact the secretary at however one of the
main benefits of the BYYB is it's online web forums which you should
be able to get to by opening your web browser to http://www.byyb.org

Andrew Butchart

Got the centerboards and rudders cut out. Faired the edges (chines?
never been certain what were chines)of #1 with surform, looks ok.
Applied fibreglas tape to some edges.

Considering lessening the length of daggerboard for shoal draft, will
wait till I try the standard length.

As the plans say, getting the aluminum mast is difficult. I tried the
local Metal Supermarkets, plans say 16' of 2-2.375" .065 wall Al
tubing. All they could get was 2" .125 wall thickness. Considered
using it but it would flop around in the big mast hole so found a
place on internet selling 2.25" .065 wall in 16' length for $109,
other two pieces for the lateen rig will be 12' 2" .o65 wall for $95
each for a total of $299 for each boat......WOW. No idea what
shipping will cost. Any ideas anyone? Should I use the 2" .125 wall
from Metal Supermarkets (essentially free since they owe me money)?