Yes that's correct, VMG are shutting down Swift production and winding up at
the end of September. This is a sad loss to the class and also a blow to Pat
and Anita who have been great colleagues and helped get the class up an
running by investing a huge amount of their professional and personal time
and effort. We hope to see them at the spring Regatta in Florida to catch up
on the news of their travels. They are taking a much needed sabbatical
before starting their new venture, probably in a warmer climate.
As I mentioned in my notes on the last post, the BMG skiffs CNC cut sections
are the GREATEST value and will virtually assure that your boat is fair (if
you have a straight line to set up your strongbacks). Making these is a
chore. They are also cheap for what they are. If you are reading this and
considering making a boat, maybe you should get a set of these NOW. Its not
much of a risk, if you decide not to make the boat then sell them to a
Swifty later. Apart from the CNC parts that Pat was making we will be able
to pick up the slack with the other sundry parts. I also hear Roger
www.aquiloboats.com is setting up a CNC mill, so maybe we will have full
capability from our Canadian supplier.
Expect some pictures of hull #1, #2 and Rogers boat (I don't know its name
or ensign yet, but its sail number is CAN048).
Happy New Years sanding
Greg
----- Original Message -----
From: "Warren Stevens" <warrenst2001@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <gregoryrryan@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 10:24 PM
Subject: Re: Greg's bow fitting and sails and stuff.
> Greg -- what's this about VMG bowing out? Are they not going to help out
> the home builders?
>
> I'm not quite at the point where I need the pieces you're fabricating...
but
> soon. ;-) hopefully the next 4 weeks.
>
> Warren
>
>
> >From: "Greg Ryan" <gregoryrryan@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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> >Thanks Bill, Well you are right it's a pain to make them. There are more
> >than 8 steps and must be delayed in between each. I'm sure not making
> >anything for the NYC Skiff League on these either and our crash boat
target
> >still looks a long way off. However, I'm sure I can make another batch
> >when they run out (soon). I plan to alter the Jig though to make
> >fabrication smoother, you wont notice any difference but they will be
even
> >stronger and importantly more consistent in wall thickness. Since I'll
have
> >the Anodizing line working for these forestay parts (the 6061-T6 Virtual
> >Block) I could also make some mast steps during the same anodizing
effort.
> >These alloy parts will be wanting when VMG bow out of the picture. BTW:
> >Bram and I are working on a CNC milled, anodized, mast head crane of an
> >exciting design that incorporates a custom pivot block for the spinn
> >halyard. If you thunk the forestay fitting is good, wait till you see
these
> >beauties. As we say, curl-the-mo. The blades made with the NYC skiffs
cores
> >are coming out surprising light. Bram says he went to pick up Rogers new
> >blade and nearly threw it, it was so unexpectedly light. Lets see how
they
> >perform this week at the select persons training camp ;-). Let me know
also
> >if you have a secret section shape for your blades (or a series for
> >experimentation) that you want to make as a "custom blank", my discretion
> >is assured ;-). Prices will depend on cut complexity only i.e. number of
> >pieces.
> >Greg
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: WFS03@xxxxxxx
> > To: BDally6107@xxxxxxx ; swiftsolo@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 9:19 PM
> > Subject: Re: Greg's bow fitting and sails and stuff.
> >
> >
> > Bram,
> > Greg's forestay is a work of art and I hope that he will continue to
> >make them, as I will need another one for USA040. USA020 is about ready
> >for fitting the first bow fitting. Greg's foam cores for the blades and
> >tiller will also help me get those parts completed. I recommend them to
> >anyone ready for that phase. I don't know how much trouble it is to make
> >the forestays, but the class will be well served if they are available.
> >
> > Bill Scheumann
> > USA020 and USA040
> > Barrington, RI
> >
>
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