John's Blog
Back on the river, musing about life, the universe and everything. Wednesday evening. I’m back aboard. Among other things I’ve had a trip to lovely Clare the doctor back in my old hometown, that’s been a regular as has the clinic where the treatments are...John's Blog
First, there have been several requests for the little double enders vital statistics. Sail area is 7.1 sq m. Thats 76.5 sq ft.Length is 4.45 m – 14ft 7inBeam is 1.55m – 5ft 1inWeight should be around 75 kg 165 lbsDraft...John's Blog
SEI. I promised some pics, and here they are. Note that she is a “sailing boat” first, thats evident in that the maximum beam is further aft than would be the case if she was to be a rowing boat first and a sailing boat second. That said,...John's Blog
SEI, pronounced either “SAY” or “SHAEE” depending on where you are or what language you were born to, are a species of whale. Small, fast swimmers, highly maneuverable and very capable. Next. Hardangerbot. Should have the little ” over...John's Blog
I went out to buy some plywood today. While I only needed one sheet of 9mm marine bonded ply, I intended to buy a dozen sheets as I have enough projects planned to use it all, and it made the half hour trip to town worthwhile. As the various outlets that sell the...
