Well just about finished ugly. Couple of small adjustments to some parts and then
wait for Lefroy in September to see if it is going to end up in the bin.
Cheers
aus230
that gives you plenty of time to sew up the gazebo vic
, maybe a bit a pruning and weeding, paint the verandah
Im about to go away for a week on my holidays and get some in!
Thanks, The project I set out to achieve was to make a class5 yacht that could be made by anyone with little cost involved. That is why I ended up using ply wood for the seat, The tubing was recycled from a mine site and ally where scrapes of scaff tube. though I will keep sailing aus2300 as I think it has a lot of potential for further development yet , I will see how this one develops.
Cost.
Sheet ply $35
Tube, steel $0
Scaff tube $20
Resin/ fiberglass $70
8"wheels where scrounged $0
New tyres $45
This does not include mast sail or pulleys ect as they will be borrowed from aus230
I was going to fit a modified windsurfer sail but that may have to wait.
I like it better with the 26" wheels but I am not sure how they will preform attached to the droppers.
The cost of the 26" wheels(materials + tyres) $90
So I guess it has been a relatively cheap project.
Cheers
aus230
I was wondering what locates the mast post at the top and what is the generally accepted distance from the centreline of rear wheels to the mast step with a class 5
Ian
the final measure will depend on your weight and size, your sail shape , the surface your sailing on and the wind. . I measure all the top yachts at a comp from the centre of the front wheel to the front of the mast and the mast step on my present 5 had a step from 940mm to 1100mm. i then removed the front 50mm.. you do need to trial the position. the further back settings tend to perform better in strong winds , but poorly in a light wind( for me)
the exact favourite distance is secret mens business , sorry[}:)]
maybe some big lumps of firewood
With a screw in adjuster at the back, when using the front setup a extension fits on the adjuster
Take a pic tommorow
Cheers
Well I dont have to worry about ugly any more it has a new home at Lefroy. I did not get to sail it before it had a new owner.
It now has a new home in kalgoorlie, not sure if it has been sailed yet
cheers
aus230
it had a wheel alignment yesterday, and magically fitted with promogirls old SUPER CUSHION
Personal feeling is that it will be too flexible for walyungup racing, but how about George sails it first
I am really looking forward to seeing some footage of it. I have only seen the phone pic's that aus203 has on his site and they were none too clear (Sorry aus).
Ron
