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Dutch sailing barge
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Beautiful photos and videos, excellent navigation, Andy.
A complete success, I'd say. Congratulations.
A complete success, I'd say. Congratulations.
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HappyHaggis
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Took the boat for a first sail today. This has been delayed as the local weather has been so windy. Sailed better than expected - a couple of small issues and a small leak - which I think is the prop shaft, so will need to explore that. However, its more likely to be the join between the cockpit and deck edge, as the cockpit is removable.
This is a link to a YouTube video. Trying to hold the phone and control the boat with three servos was a bit of a challenge - but hopefully shows the general idea.
This is a link to a YouTube video. Trying to hold the phone and control the boat with three servos was a bit of a challenge - but hopefully shows the general idea.
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thanks Ronald
there are some beautiful examples of restored and new boats afloat.
there are some beautiful examples of restored and new boats afloat.
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I came across this video on YouTube today, just type in the title in the search box of YouTube.
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I’d previously built a model of a Bristol Pilot Cutter without an additional keel, but the hull shape was very different.
The Dutch barge hull is basically flat bottomed. I’ve struggled to find any useful info about other similar models. The only guidance came from looking a models of Thames barges, which have an additional keel, so that was the reason to make one. The keel is easy to remove as is the lead weight, the idea is that it is easy to make another of different design if necessary.
The Dutch barge hull is basically flat bottomed. I’ve struggled to find any useful info about other similar models. The only guidance came from looking a models of Thames barges, which have an additional keel, so that was the reason to make one. The keel is easy to remove as is the lead weight, the idea is that it is easy to make another of different design if necessary.
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Hi Andy, I wasn't sure I remembered correctly, so I decided to reread the previous messages.
I remembered you tried to stabilize the boat without using the protruding fin.
Is this an alternative (a plan B) or have you already noticed that it doesn't have enough capacity to right itself? Is that why you have to use the ballast under the fin?
In any case, you did a great job, but I'm very interested and fascinated by the aspects related to stability and the general physics of ships.
I remembered you tried to stabilize the boat without using the protruding fin.
Is this an alternative (a plan B) or have you already noticed that it doesn't have enough capacity to right itself? Is that why you have to use the ballast under the fin?
In any case, you did a great job, but I'm very interested and fascinated by the aspects related to stability and the general physics of ships.
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The idea is to leave the lead weight removable until after a few sails, to ensure its correct. Adjustments can then be made.
As for the saucepan - others are available - the one in the photo hadn’t been used for years and I’d cast lead in it previously.
As for the saucepan - others are available - the one in the photo hadn’t been used for years and I’d cast lead in it previously.
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Hi Andy great pictures, great shame there are no more casseroles for you then!😀😀
Roy
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Andy
I like the aerodynamic approach to the fin. Is it filled with ballast beads of lead sheet? The removable and interchangeable ballast bulbs are very useful to have when sailing with lighter winds.
I like the aerodynamic approach to the fin. Is it filled with ballast beads of lead sheet? The removable and interchangeable ballast bulbs are very useful to have when sailing with lighter winds.
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I'm sure those with a performance mindset will not be impressed but it's functional and will certainly be fine for first sail. The lead is only bolted in place, so can be "modified" if required. There is one minor addition needed to the rigging and then its looking for a "gentle wind" for a maidan voyage.
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