I've located have a source of Okoume plywood from a large supplier that has a range quality accreditations (not Lloyds though) but I'm struggling to find information on what they all mean.  A...

Thanks Colin, I'll give it some thought. I've got plenty of time before I need to make decision as I need to build a shed to do the work before I get started. The masts for these sails come in two ...

Overall, I don't think it would be too much sail area.  The standard configuration using the Bic Open sails is a relatively modest total sail area, so having 32% more should be manageable.&nbs...

Hi Colin - Thanks for your feedback on the forum, and I'm sorry to hear you're unhappy with the activity level.  As you can imagine, we do try to make it engaging and a useful service to our c...

I've just started using this forum so I may be wrong, but there does not seem to be a lot of interaction going on. I've also failed to see any settings for allowing notification to post responses. ...

I think pivoting leeboards are the way to go. Not sure how I'll overcome the hull flare but I'll be able to have a range of positions and board rakes to blance things. As I'm 6'3" I think I'll prob...

I already have the sail rigging I need for the sailing row cruiser I intend to build. However, according to a post by Colin about a very similar (if not identical) boat I'll need to "move the dagge...

@Colin Angus Hi, I've come into posession of rigs from a fleet of laser funboats. I intend to use a couple of them for a sailing row cruiser. Judging by the picture Michael G's boat this is precise...

Thanks a lot!

Getting ready for topside paint.

Thank you Michiel. Good point!

@Thomas Troy  6mm is a lot harder to bend than 4mm so it might be hard to get it in the right curve.

Macbeath's in Salt Lake City has okoume in 3 mm and 6 mm. Aside from the weight consideration, is there any reason not to use 6 mm for the decking instead of 4 mm? Thank you!

Thanks a  lot!

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@Michiel Kommer Thanks!  I haven't started on the outrigger system yet, so I would have REALLY been kicking myself!

@Thomas Krische  Hi Thomas! I guessed a bit too, still unsure how it's going to work out, but I'm using 2 similar sized sails. Both for an Optimist. With the Akas being a potential hindranc...

So I've done a bit of reading, and from what I'm seeing, you place the board like this.  Draw a line from the center of the main and the center of the mizzen.  The board is placed along t...

Hi everyone, I am planning a long distance rowing expedition and am interested in customizing an Angus rowboat for the journey; Also I have heard great things about the performance & design of...

 Do you have any tips on making the RowCruiser more leakproof?