Wind Indicator
We have tried all types of wind indicators from very fancy to quite simple. This one works pretty darn well and is simple to make.
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Building a Skeg and Rudder for a Fiberglass Hull
The challenge in building a skeg and rudder is to get them perfectly aligned with the keel.
Bending Wood, The Last Episode: Part 4 of 4
Using bent pieces to make a curved hatch cover.
Setting Up Swing-Arm Sail Controls
Everyone who has built an R/C boat has faced the problem of how
to get the sails to trim over their entire wind angle range without stalling the servo at either extreme of its travel
Model Yacht Restoration Decision Making
Decisions about restoration and preservation of a vintage model yacht may be based on an identification of the importance of the actual model in the history of model yachting.
Restoration of an Early A Boat
John walks us through the details of restoring a disintegrating old A Boat.
Boat Repairs: Rub Rail
John makes a nearly invisible repair to a highly visible rub rail on Tritonia.
How to Make a Boom Vang
This article describes how to make a boom vang with a turnbuckle. It can be whatever length is needed to fit your boat and have either a brass or aluminum finish.
