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  • 10 Mar 2013 11:19
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    Reply # 1238837 on 644008
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    Sail number two took place today and was quite successful. It was only around an hour all up as the current in the Tweed River was still too strong, a mix of ebb tide and flood water. I think we were doing about .5 of a knot against it under power. Here's a link to a fuller description of the day and some photos.
    Post 2285
    http://forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?88318-Redwing-update&p=3721656#post3721656

    [Webmaster edit: Turned Gary's link into a link.]
    Last modified: 13 Mar 2013 20:47 | Deleted user
  • 25 Feb 2013 11:05
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    Reply # 1225667 on 644008
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    A brief clear spell on Saturday allowed me to raise the sail and clear the water out of it. I then did a test fit of my new sail cover and apart from a few more tie down tabs I reckon it will do the job. I've left it on for now.
  • 22 Feb 2013 02:17
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    Reply # 1223696 on 644008
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    Arne, I wasn't saying I wouldn't do it, just saying it feels odd putting holes in a sail.:)
    I shall keep one handy.
    Back to making my sail cover.
  • 21 Feb 2013 22:12
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    Reply # 1223539 on 1223500
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    Gary Pick wrote:
    Arne Kverneland wrote:
    Gary Pick wrote:

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    I've discovered cambered panels are great rain catchers so I'm busy making a sail cover.

    ...

     

    Gary, I keep an awl ready and puncture rain-filled pockets. However, that doesen't work right now now since all the water has turned into ice...

    Cheers, Arne


    It's the middle of Summer and it's been raining since Thursday last week. It's not cold but it is very wet and quite windy but I think I'd prefer that to ice.:)
    I did think of puncturing the pockets but to put holes in sail cloth just doesn't feel right. I know it won't hurt the sail but I'll see how the cover goes.


    Well, it's your choice, Gary. I have used the awl a number of times, but the holes appear to close after a while. I have never been able to spot any of them with the sail hoisted.

    Cheers, Arne

    Last modified: 21 Feb 2013 22:55 | Anonymous member (Administrator)
  • 21 Feb 2013 21:18
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    Reply # 1223500 on 1218515
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    Arne Kverneland wrote:
    Gary Pick wrote:

    ....

    I've discovered cambered panels are great rain catchers so I'm busy making a sail cover.

    ...

     

    Gary, I keep an awl ready and puncture rain-filled pockets. However, that doesen't work right now now since all the water has turned into ice...

    Cheers, Arne


    It's the middle of Summer and it's been raining since Thursday last week. It's not cold but it is very wet and quite windy but I think I'd prefer that to ice.:)
    I did think of puncturing the pockets but to put holes in sail cloth just doesn't feel right. I know it won't hurt the sail but I'll see how the cover goes.
  • 21 Feb 2013 11:58
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    Reply # 1218515 on 1218442
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    Gary Pick wrote:

    ....

    I've discovered cambered panels are great rain catchers so I'm busy making a sail cover.

    ...

     

    Gary, I keep an awl ready and puncture rain-filled pockets. However, that doesen't work right now now since all the water has turned into ice...

    Cheers, Arne
  • 21 Feb 2013 09:26
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    Reply # 1218442 on 644008
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    Gale warning for New South Wales waters between Point Danger and Cape Byron
    Winds: Southeasterly up to 35 to 40 knots, easing to 25 to 30 knots late morning or early afternoon. Combined sea and swell: Up to 5 metres.
    Went up to Redwing today and got there as a couple of neighbours were looking for a line to spring her further away from the ferro yacht on my S side. Horizontal rain and wind gust I reckon around the 30 knot mark.
    I've discovered cambered panels are great rain catchers so I'm busy making a sail cover. We will head back up tomorrow afternoon for the weekend and one of my planned jobs is two more cleats on the stern for extra lines. Sunday and Monday look like they could be okay for a sail, as long as there isn't too much flood water coming down the river.
  • 17 Feb 2013 05:26
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    Reply # 1210472 on 644008
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    Autumn and Spring are the best seasons here...winters not bad either.
    I use to like Summer but maybe I'm just getting old.
  • 17 Feb 2013 04:31
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    Reply # 1210465 on 1210388
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    Gary Pick wrote:Got the engine to electric start yesterday, turned out the problem was the starter motor. I pulled it apart and cleaned it and it worked! Nigel Calder's book on diesel maintenance told me what and how to fix it. The commutator has insulated grooves in it and these need to be clean. Over time carbon from the brushes builds up in them which causes the starter motor to lose power. To clean them all you need is a bit of hacksaw blade and the strip of fine abrasive. The hacksaw blade is used to clean out the grooves and the abrasive is used to buff up the copper surface of the commutator.
    Today was going to be a trial sail day but it's bucketing down outside so we came home instead. I want a good clear day for it.
    You'll be happy to know we're backing off on the sale of the house for a while. Sanity prevailing?
    Sounds good to me. Isn't Autumn a good time of year over there? Get out & enjoy Redwing. By the sounds of that engine, you could knock up a yuloh..
  • 17 Feb 2013 01:29
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    Reply # 1210388 on 644008
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    Got the engine to electric start yesterday, turned out the problem was the starter motor. I pulled it apart and cleaned it and it worked! Nigel Calder's book on diesel maintenance told me what and how to fix it. The commutator has insulated grooves in it and these need to be clean. Over time carbon from the brushes builds up in them which causes the starter motor to lose power. To clean them all you need is a bit of hacksaw blade and the strip of fine abrasive. The hacksaw blade is used to clean out the grooves and the abrasive is used to buff up the copper surface of the commutator.
    Today was going to be a trial sail day but it's bucketing down outside so we came home instead. I want a good clear day for it.
    You'll be happy to know we're backing off on the sale of the house for a while. Sanity prevailing?
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