Ron,
What wood did you use in your yacht?
Rgds
Peter
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Deane" <rdea6314@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <swiftsolo@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, August 01, 2003 8:36 AM
Subject: Re: Roll Call
> G'day
>
> I am in Brisbane Australia, I have seen the website, and been excited by
the
> prospect of a strip built high perfomance skiff.
>
> I have previously built a strip built 7.8m (26ft) trailable yacht which I
> still own and am in the process of updating and lightening even further
with
> repositioning of ballast on the keel.
>
> Unfortunately yesterday I discovered I had a leaking mitral valve and need
> heart surgery in the next 3-4 weeks, so I won't be starting the swift solo
> any time soon - maybe 4-5 months.
>
> Regards, Ron Deane
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Warren Stevens" <warren@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <swiftsolo@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2003 11:23 AM
> Subject: Roll Call
>
>
> >
> > OK, there are about 20 people signed up for this list now (up from 13
> > on Monday morning). I'll get the ball rolling.
> >
> > This list is intended to discuss building, sailing, and other matters
> > related to Bram Dally's Swift Solo. Ideally, this is the place to
> > start with a question, rather than going to Bram (because Bram is
> > crushed in email at the moment). As we all get going, there are bound
> > to be other people who have solved the same problems, and this is a
> > great forum to share the solutions.
> >
> > What I'd like to do here is see where everyone is, and how far along
> > they are in building. Here's my information:
> >
> > I'm in Issaquah, Washington, and have seen Bram's boat (it's great!).
> >
> > I'm just at the point of getting quotes for the cedar stripping.
> > Right now i'm leaning towards a B.C. supplier Raven -
> > http://www.ravencommunity.com/ - has anyone used them before?
> >
> > I've also done some research on the materials (glass, resin, etc.) and
> > it looks like the best supplier is John R Sweet
> > http://johnrsweet.com/index.html which is one that Bram's site
> > recommends. It's got everything, and the prices are good.
> >
> > Other recommendations?
> >
> > Please reply with your info!
> >
> > Warren (the list administrator)
> >
> > --
> > warren stevens - catzooks.com
> >
>
>
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