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9 posts 2 likes

5 months ago by bruce1946

Sailing at the Toronto Boat Show

“The Toronto International Boat Show (the official name of the the show) has been running every January at the CNE grounds since 1959. It went virtual during …”

7 posts 12 likes

5 months ago by ScouterChil

motor for large paddle steamer. Advice required

“here is the progress on the front deck. Still trying to sort out a place to work on the 3 metre 35kg hull!”

20 posts 6 likes

5 months ago by Hermione

Interesting sail on this Catboat

“Fully battened sails are not unusual, especially in racing dinghies. Carbon fibre 'wings' have now taken over a lot of what were fully battened sails, on tho…”

2 posts 2 likes

5 months ago by luckyduck

4 vessels for sale

“Hi mikec4. I have a member of my club who has shown an interest. We spoke on saturday and he is gettingback to me. I was asking £550 for her.if he declines d…”

14 posts 12 likes

5 months ago by Rogal118

“After making a Dory for her, I researched davits and made these yesterday. The only material suitable for the job in my workshop was some 3/16” quarter sawn …”

44 posts 8 likes

5 months ago by Ronald

VIC SMEED'S VIVACITY

“Hey guys, just a heads-up regarding my Vivacity build; I'm transferring any future comments (and possibly re-writing some of those started here) to the Build…”

75 posts 5 likes

5 months ago by Nick Ward

Speedline models RNLI 1/16 Shannon.

“Hi Ian Congratulations on your lovely build! she looks great on the water! thank you for the pic and your advice, its very much appreciated that's perfect ju…”

5 months ago by lukeH

SHARK ESC Brushless

“I will be fitting Shark ESC's into some of my Classic Model Power Boats this year Ronald. Most of my power boats have "forwards only" Sea King type ESC that …”

6 posts 4 likes

5 months ago by zooma

RC Fishing Trawler for sale

“Hi all, hope everyone is well. I have an RC trawler for sale if anyone is interested!..full working order with working deck lights, wheelhouse lights,radar a…”

5 months ago by lukeH

Future Fairey Projects

“Swordsman 37. When I restored my Rapier, it was in a sorry state - fuel soaked and twisted, so it was more of a "build" than a new kit would have been! Since…”

26 posts 6 likes

5 months ago by zooma

Question of the day.

“Well, I thought I'd never be 100% I think I'd better stop now while I'm ahead.”

5 months ago by GARTH

“You taught that to your students didn't you Ron?”

62 posts 10 likes

5 months ago by RossM

“I would really be interested in how your friend rigs the boat for fishing. I believe you said he trolls. I can see blocks located in a high position both for…”

2 posts 5 likes

6 months ago by Chum444

Dragonflite Sails

“I’ve even used old fashioned drafting film in the past. I have a lot of it from my earlier working life in the 80s. Probably only good for smaller vessels? I…”

8 posts 2 likes

6 months ago by raj002

Drumbeat of Devon

“Hello All, Happy New Years. I looking for a Drumbeat of Devon kit, would anyone have one for sale or know whare one could be found? Thanks”

6 months ago by Westwind

“Well Garth, now that you have the kit ... "Time to get to work. Chop chop"”

5 posts 15 likes

6 months ago by RNinMunich

“Hey Friends!! Since everyone else is sending their congratulations, I would like to send you all my best wishes from Central Switzerland, near Lucerne, more …”

8 posts 7 likes

6 months ago by Mike Stoney

120 years of modelboat history

“Happy New Project Year Chris ! A Swordsman 37 joint project sounds like it could be one of the best ideas that we have considered...so far..... Working at yo…”

27 posts 15 likes

6 months ago by zooma

The eve of another year

“Hi Ronald Love those little boats, and the snow blower is just the ticket for those who have proper snow. Colin”

7 posts 13 likes

6 months ago by ColinJ2

Glynn Guest models

“The original Miami at 1/32 nd scale , i think.. One of the quickest builds i have know and easy. Just a note, all my GG models were direct drive single and t…”

16 posts 10 likes

6 months ago by muddy

“I am seeking plans and a manual for the Robbe Atlantis A PDF was sent to me in the USA. Please Help. Update: I now have them, the basic kit 1130 and the Wood…”

9 posts 2 likes

6 months ago by Hsailer

Dickie harbour tug

“So..... I'm not really a builder, but I love a refurb project, and thought this would be easy! Day before my grandsons birthday, after a couple of successful…”

11 posts 7 likes

6 months ago by pmdevlin

Holiday greetings from the seaside

“And to all over the world from western Cornwall uk”

19 posts 21 likes

6 months ago by Stephen T

Trotamares ex-fishing boat

“After making/constructing model boats for 60 years, I have a good eye for the displacement of a model, no calculations needed except sometimes for sailing ya…”

11 posts 2 likes

6 months ago by roycv

My Christmas present

“In response to Chum’s post about Little Canada. You are correct I made a mistake. My apology.”

16 posts 15 likes

6 months ago by Ronald

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Friends

5 posts 16 likes

6 months ago by Ronald

“Merry Christmas Gang!!!!! Enjoy and let's build our boats like never before in 2026!!!”

7 posts 12 likes

6 months ago by jumpugly

Movie rust and aging...

“Someone really knows how to weather a model boat. Excellent!”

5 posts 22 likes

6 months ago by Hsailer

Update re: PeterD

“Hang in there Peter! We've got your back with the well wishes and good vibes. Best -- Guy”

5 posts 13 likes

6 months ago by jumpugly