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what_the_kicker_does.jpgNick HoskinsOn a broad reach, which of these would be more de-powered, the black or white boat?10 June 2010
13:03
206_manhandling_spinnaker.jpgRichard WinterIt is definitely Ossie (though I believe it may have been Ozzy) Rissen of Thames Ditton. He purchased 758 a Rigden boat for his daughters and later became mine for many years. Wogs was the nickname of his wife.30 May 2010
12:04
traveller_controls.jpgTerryLooks Genius to me. Having spent Sunday sailing around with the traveller stuck on port tack - i will give it a go.19 May 2010
13:02
new_transom.jpgmike 1981Finished transom allowing restoration to now be completed.30 April 2010
20:07
finished_boat2.jpgmike 1981Finished paint job - seven coats of international varnish and nine coats of inter national enamel including primer and undercoat.30 April 2010
20:04
taped_up_inwhales.jpgmike 1981Decking complete showing the use of Duck tape to position the maple edging while Polymite powdered resin wood glue cures.30 April 2010
20:02
starting_point2.jpgmike 1981As purchased showing all broken timbers, botched repairs and strange mast crutch (full of woodworm). 30 April 2010
20:02
finished_boat1.jpgmike 1981Completed restoration ready for initial trials. 30 April 2010
20:02
maiden_voyage.jpgmike 1981Trial sail on Bristol harbour October 2009. Boat was renamed YoYo II in commemoration of the boat YoYo I sailed with my father at Up River Yacht Club in Essex in the early 60s.30 April 2010
20:01
no_transom.jpgmike 1981Old transom removed after ppatterns were taken. Note - Alluminium bar and spirit levels in place to keep hull true. 30 April 2010
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starting_point1.jpgmike 1981Originally named Lady Godiva , here in her naked form! Purchased July 2007 - a retirement challenge.30 April 2010
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clamping3.jpgmike 1981Start commencement of deck replacement after hardboard patterns were cut.30 April 2010
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clamping1.jpgmike 1981Before any restoration all failed glue joints were repaired.30 April 2010
19:05
centreboard_case.jpgmike 1981full restoration of the centreboard case was required. 30 April 2010
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clamping2.jpgmike 1981A number of planks required repair and sections replaced.30 April 2010
19:05
nosedive.jpgNemoDamn, got the rocker wrong. Mods are the way forward. ****** ****, up periscope25 March 2010
14:03
dan_eating.jpgWeed MasherShiver me timbers, is that Twiggy on the beach!!!25 March 2010
14:02
mast_gate.jpgDaniel CantrellI recently bought a rocket(Sail No 2692)& its got an adjustable strop around the mast at deck level. I slackened it off last time I went out to try and de-power the rig. I also messed about with other settings though - put mast foot and shrouds close to middle settings. It messed up the handling quite a lot... although my rudder floated up twice and I suspect that it may also have been slightly up all the time! I capsized on the first leg of the race. Normally I manage at least one buoy before getting dunked. Lots to learn, but its fun playing with all the adjustable stuff!15 March 2010
19:03
round_hoop_carbon.jpgSteve PyattYou can get carbon ones from any windsurfing shop. they are boom ends from adjustable booms. I got one from my local shop here in NZ for $10 and now half the fleet of Zephyrs have them as shop shops even give away the 2nd hand ones. Very strong and just the right shape. Why is an NZ Zephyr sailor on your site?...Just checking up on my old class from the 1970s! Best Wishes, Steve Pyatt23 February 2010
08:02
strongback_purchase.jpgMagsA 3:1 and a cleat lock the strongback to the trailer. This is better than just using a strap, as it cannot compress the boat (the bar keeps the tension downwards, not inwards).03 February 2010
10:02