I can do this -- I actually have a pretty good errata list at the
moment. I should be able to get it done by EOD tomorrow, I'll link to
it from the Swift Solo archive page.
Warren
On Sun, May 09, 2004 at 04:43:25PM -0400, Christian Rasmussen wrote:
> Hi Roger,
>
> A while back there was a recommendation on moving the thoat to 27" from
> station 0. (That gives about 28 and some measured down the gunvale from
> station 0.)
>
> My trailing edge is about 1 /34 inside the gunvale. It really depends on how
> much you cut the angle and essentially how much you make it lean forward. The
> more you cut (lean forward) the less of gab you get there. I would recommend
> against cutting too much, since you make the mouth of the launcher smaller.
> Hopefully you will still be able to use this launcher at the 27" mark.?
>
> Maybe Bram can write a FAQ on changes made to the original plans. (Or at
> least the plans which most people have) I find it a bit frustrating, having
> to go through the email archives to make sure I have not missed anything (or
> any changes) Also as email gets less reliable due to virus/spam etc,etc the
> odds of missing something important increases. How about it Bram. :)
>
> A consolidated web page of changes, since the plans/Manual were published.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Christian/USA015
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: rowr <rowr@xxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Sunday, May 9, 2004 4:01 pm
> Subject: Launcher throats
>
> > Bram, Greg
> >
> > I started cutting my launcher throat down (blanks bought from
> > Greg) I extended a line through the cord to the mast step and when
> > I cut the throat down, the trailing edge of the throat ends up
> > about 2.5" inside of the gunwale. I was expecting to get it a
> > little closer to the gunwale. Does that sound about right?
> >
> > Also, is the measurement of 25.5" from station 0 correct for the
> > leading edge of the throat? It does not seem to match the 12'
> > from the transom that is indicated in the plans.
> >
> > regards
> > Roger Can048
> >
> >
>
>
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