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MarkNash
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Posted: Thu May 11th, 2006 08:28 pm |
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Hi,
I have been considering the Nutmeg design as I was looking for a small boat that would make use of a used Sunfish sail...
I have worked with epoxy and "stitch and glue", but not the chine boards, screw and glue technique on Nutmeg.
What type of glue do most builders use? Polyurethane is such a mess, and I see there is a new Type III Titebond...
Also, any info on the sailing characteristics?
Thanks,
Mark
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Thom V
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Posted: Fri May 12th, 2006 04:54 pm |
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Hi Mark,
Yes, the Sunfish sail system is an excellent match for NUTMEG.
What type of glue to use… There are so many choices! Personally I like the Titebond II product as it is reasonably priced, is non-toxic, has a pretty quick set up time, and is easy to clean up with a damp paper towel after application. Unlike epoxy, one must apply pressure for the glue to work; with NUTMEG’s screw down bottom this criteria is satisfied. In terms of ‘waterproof’ it’s my understanding that for all practical purposes it IS waterproof. However, it will not pass the ‘boil test’ … Titebond III appears to a bit slower to set up, is more expensive and looks like it does pass the waterproof ‘boil test’.
From past experience it appears Titebond II is compatible with epoxy… i.e. after cure one can put a layer of epoxy onto the project and there does not appear to be any reaction between the two glues. And one now gains the waterproof coating for say -- a boat bottom.
As to NUTMEG’s sailing characteristics, here is a quote from Richard Fry: “Yesterday I met the editor of Home Boat Builders Page. Gave him the helm right off, and away we went. The wind was up and sailing was the best we’ve has all summer! Had 4 in the boat most of the day, and she still showed her stuff! He was impressed by the performance. I peaked up the rig and tuned her. I was impressed myself. I always get complements on my boat everywhere we go… in or out of the water! She is a great little sailboat! There was a guy on a Sunfish that had his boom at a downward angle toward the stern… I had 4 in the boat at the time, and he couldn’t catch up to us! My boom is over everyone’s head now with the gaff peaked up high! That may have had something to do with our speed and performance!”Last edited on Fri May 12th, 2006 04:55 pm by Thom V |
MarkNash
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Posted: Fri May 12th, 2006 05:13 pm |
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Thom,
Thanks for the info, that helps a lot!
I have been looking at the Nutmeg and the Stevensons Project Skipjack designs...
Just want something light and easy to rig and launch so I can get more sailing time in! Sounds like the Nutmeg is a winner!
Thanks,
Mark
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Nutmegger
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Posted: Fri May 12th, 2006 05:17 pm |
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Mark,
If you use anything other than epoxy, you will have to use butt blocks in the planking, complicating the construction. You don't have to go West or even System Three. Try Home Depot or Lowes. Also, Fiberglass Coatings in FL.
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