Kate – Inherited gem

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24 February 2010 at 21:47 #25718
Jim Dewar
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Very interesting indeed and in my view a real gem.

The obvious practical knowledge that has gone into this makes me wonder if it was built from a plan. I have a number of early 20c Model Engineer volumes and in these it discusses the practical side of model boat design – keep the centre of effort of the sail plan low (ie low aspect) for stability, the disadvantages of internal ballast over a drop keel but using a deepened hull to compensate, rudder enhancement and sail profile for lateral stability. Perhaps the foremast had a removable topsail?

A joy to see – keep us informed about your progress with her – please.

Anyone else out there snared by Kate or other sisters?

Cap”n jim.
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24 February 2010 at 21:47 #3521
Jim Dewar
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25 February 2010 at 23:46 #25737
david hindmarsh
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Cap”n Jim,

Thank you! If you have a look in my album, you can see what a sorry state I got her in. From speaking to my parents I think this was probably built by my great grandad and from the state she was in it was halfway through being restored probably by my grandad (who build Betsy).

I will keep you posted on her progress, as she has been an absolute joy to work on. I have placed a new deck on her and am in the process of putting a ‘false’ deck on her – sorry, will upload some photos and that will explain all.

Unfortunately due to my course I can only work on her sporadically, so it is going to be a while until she is completed.

Thank you again for your post – and I am glad that you like both of my girls!

David
26 February 2010 at 08:47 #25741
david hindmarsh
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Here is where I am at the moment – and I have no time to do anymore!

Hope you like it

David
26 February 2010 at 09:28 #25742
Bob Abell 2
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David

A large rudder will be required to overcome the length of the keel

Pond yachts were straight runners and not designed for turning, I would fit an nice auxiliary motor……………Contrary to many sailers opinion…………..A motor is a nice feature, especially in calm weather

Just my opinion……….Bob
26 February 2010 at 20:21 #25746
Jim Dewar
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Hi David and Bob,

I think your right Bob. I am fitting an auxilliary to my SB Emma for the same reason to get me out of trouble when my skills aren’t good enough to keep me a way from the reed bed… Incidently I’ve been bulding her for over two years – so David you’re no different to many of us!

Look forward to the installements when they come.

Cap’n Jim.
27 February 2010 at 07:30 #25748
Bob Abell 2
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This is my prop arrangement, as fitted to my Britannia and is ideal for finding the wind!

Bob
27 February 2010 at 21:27 #25757
david hindmarsh
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Bob and Jim,

Bob – great to hear from you – thanks for your help with the previous project.

I hadn’t planned to have a prop – but I am seriously re-thinking that due to my lack of sailing experience. Thanks Bob with the prop arrangement, was wondering how to achieve that! Looks great.

Will keep you both posted (might be a while….) but watch this space!

Thanks again

David
22 April 2010 at 09:22 #26516
david hindmarsh
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Bob and Jim,

If imitation is the best form of flattery…

It still needs a lot more work – but I have to head back to university, so could not spend a lot of time on it!

Hope this finds you both well

David
22 April 2010 at 12:56 #26517
Bob Abell 2
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Well, it`s a start!

For the next picture, I expect to see it all blended in, smartened up and painted!

And a brass prop for effect!

Bob
30 August 2012 at 17:19 #36209
david hindmarsh
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Dear all – I thought I would blow some dust off Kate and endaevor to get her finished:

Next step was to get her rear-end sorted! So with a couple more layers of filler/ sand she is now looking something like this:

…. and yes that is my other project in the background looking a bit neglected!

I have just moved to Gosport and want to get her out onto the glorious boating lake – hope to see some of you there!

David
25 December 2013 at 20:52 #45795
david hindmarsh
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It's been a while, but whilst I nurse a belly full of Turkey I thought I would up-load a picture of 'Kate' in all her glory at present.

The next part is to test and fit all of the electronics!

Hope everyone had a lovely Christmas.

David
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