Caledonian Yawl

[Port-Na-Storm]

This is why the DCA Cobnor week was invented.
Phil Ox seems to produce an infinite amount of wood from the back of his van.
Others bring what they can, we sit around in the evening and burn things.

Its the DCA's 60th anniversary (and mine) so bring it to Cobnor with something like an old wheel to burn it in. Mind its thirsty work so best bring refreshment.

Oh and bring the boat too.
 

[inwe]

Well heaved it up on to it's (possessive) trailer, fully stocked with spars and oars, if I knock a few holes in the roof of the barn she should float !!!? Next job just check the weight.

[inwe]

Finished at last, well like all projects like this I think so! Famous last words. I can just hear the comments
" well I think he ought to ............! Perhaps.
Went and weighed the whole train this morning --- 650kgs all up. Heavier than I thought, but she tows ok.
I would think 520 - 525kgs without the trailer.
Richard

[AdrianG]

Congratulations, Richard. She looks absolutely gorgeous in the photos and, as fine wooden boats do (particularly yours), will undoubtedly look doubly so in the flesh. Looking forward to seeing her - when I will immediately volunteer as human ballast!
:-)

Kind regards
Adrian

[Port-Na-Storm]

Congratulations Richard,
She looks terrific, can't wait to see her on the water.
 
Who says nothing much happens on this forum.

[simplesimon]

Nice. Very nice!
Simon

[inwe]

Well launched it at Barton Turf and these are some of the photos, some are mine but the sailing ones were taken by Al from his Paradox, a stable photo platform ! The dutiful champagne sprinkle by Sheila, I say sprinkle as we drank the remains and we wanted as much as possible.


The rest taken by Al on Barton Broad

[inwe]

Just been to Cobnor and thanks to Grum some pictures.

[inwe]

Well that didn't work at all I'll try again.

[inwe]

 I decided to continue the project with a boom tent but there is no gooseneck so
had to think of another solution. The only one is to use the boom and yard with the sail bent on.
A couple of crutches and the whole thing fits between the two masts exactly as per photo. The only other option I could think of is a hammock slung between the two masts. Still is really.



It seems to work. Later on I'll put the lot together but this is enough to start some basic design work
and take a few measurements.
Ah but what material I went for the proper acrylic canvas as this was going to be full length. It has to have
two ends as well as a middle. Entry portals on either side - zips - ! Anyone who has sewn zips will know what I mean and these will be long.
Ok the middle section is 13feet long I decided the two portals will be about 40" wide with zips about 48"
long. Time to get marking out. Out came my old T-square I made at school , that was a long time ago. The only place to mark out and make this was the bedroom, the only place with a large enough area. Note to self don't drop any pins. Luckily or unluckily my wife is confined to the settee for the next 2-3 months with broken ankle as it's a lot more practical : for her that is.For the benefit of those who think I am being out of order she has to keep it elevated to reduce swelling.



Time to get out my old trusty Singer. One direction but electric! Still sews well. Cut and sew in zips.



After about three weeks I had completed the two ends as well and a method of joining the ends to the centre. Turnbuckles and velcro and it can be done from the boat - quite important when you think about it, unless you can walk on water!
The whole is held to the boat with webbing and press studs.











Well finished, the space under it is vast. I can't try it with the mast up as the barn isn't tall enough but it
should fit ok. The bedroom is back to normal except the ankle still isn't yet.

Quite an interesting exercise. The cover overlaps the gunwhale so that hopefully water drains down the outside and I stay dry!!!!!

[inwe]

Well, best laid plans and all that. Out with the DCA on Saturday in Chichester harbour, going really quite well probably a bit too well, - load of weather helm and all of a sudden -!!!! The tiller snapped. Not a fault on the glue line but I think it started within the wood. I know where it finished - Me rowing over to East Head. Luckily the tide was going in the right direction. So I had to re-design the tiller and make a new former and order some wood. I shall not be using European (French) oak again, too open grained. We managed to lash up a rig to get me home to the anchorage at a very leisurely pace, even the birds sat still and gazed. Below some pictures.








And the new former, hopefully the wood will arrive soon. Khaya and thinner.

[Chris Partridge]

I must say that was a dramatic fracture! Glad you got back OK and hope to see you on more DCA outings.

[inwe]

Some timber arrived this time Khaya in 2mm veneers, so the first of two halves has been laminated. 15 laminations per side, this will give me enough wood to shape and smooth. Two halves should be stronger than one as the forces involved will be far more symmetrical. Well as each half will take about seven days to harden I shouldn't be back on the water for about four weeks. But I hope that this tiller will be a lot more aesthetic. Thank goodness I didn't let all my G clamps go - Tim !

[Timmo]

Just say if you want to borrow any! Though that looks like a good collection there.

Have you ever tried wrapping the gooey laminations in clingfilm before clamping? Makes the clamping process much cleaner, only downside is you can't clear squeeze out till it's hard (not such a problem is using polyurethane, hard on tools if epoxying.) 

Tim.

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Some timber arrived this time Khaya in 2mm veneers, so the first of two halves has been laminated. 15 laminations per side, this will give me enough wood to shape and smooth. Two halves should be stronger than one as the forces involved will be far more symmetrical. Well as each half will take about seven days to harden I shouldn't be back on the water for about four weeks. But I hope that this tiller will be a lot more aesthetic. Thank goodness I didn't let all my G clamps go - Tim !

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[inwe]

Tim yes I have wrapped laminations in clingfilm but I would not dream of doing it on such a large piece. This has TWO fairly large draws which would pull off the film and when you come to level off with a mallet and scrap piece you would just end up with a mess. As for not sticking that is why its laid down on polythene, and as far as tools are concerned TC every time for roughing.
Thanks for the offer of G cramps but 10" ones are a bit of overkill aren't they.

Richard

[inwe]

The new tiller taking shape. just an infill piece to go.

[Paul H (admin)]

Richard
Nice grain colouring in the wood. It will look lovely after 10 coats of varnish.

Just how thick is the thin bit? It looks like it needs to be another layer thicker, but the camera might be giving a distorted view.

Cheers
Paul

[Chris Waite]

That's the biggest pair of tongs

I've ever seen

CW

[Timmo]

Nice curves! Laminating can produce some really satisfying shapes. 

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The new tiller taking shape. just an infill piece to go.

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[inwe]

Chris the bullock thought they were big enough!

Richard