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  • 1 February 2010 at 23:06 #25371
    Robert jenkins
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       Hi Gents,
       
      Running backwards with one leg does not quite cover what I hope to do.
       
      A little about me first, as this is just my 2nd post.
      I am a 41 yr old Boilermaker from a family of Boilermakers. My Dad has had several fishing boats built from bare hull up which i have helped to build….but
       My passion is sail  .
      J class in particular.
      I learnt to sail at the age of 10  and love it.
       
      My questions are;
      Where to start
      Where to get plans
      What material
       
      sound familair to other newbies
       
      Rob
       
       
       
      1 February 2010 at 23:06 #6629
      Robert jenkins
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        2 February 2010 at 06:38 #25372
        michael kemish
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          @michaelkemish72883
          Hi Rob,
          I have to agree the J class were the ultimate in Yachting.
           
           Try these for a starting point.
           
           
                     http://www.amya.org

           
           Good luck, and let us know how you progress. It could turn out to be a big project!
          Mick
           
          2 February 2010 at 08:25 #25377
          Bob Abell 2
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            @bobabell2
            Hello Robert
             
            There is an excellent plan available, of Sandy Cousins Britannia J class in the Modelboats plans book
             
             
            The construction is not for beginners though!………………..Bob
            2 February 2010 at 20:17 #25385
            Robert jenkins
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              @robertjenkins44209
              Thanks for the replies gents,
               
              Any good reading suggestions for  plank on frame construction?
               
              Rob
               
              2 February 2010 at 20:21 #25386
              Bob Abell 2
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                @bobabell2
                Hello Rob
                 
                Take a look at my methods of plank on frame construction…….
                 
                 
                 
                Bob
                3 February 2010 at 11:23 #25397
                Ian Gardner
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                  Robert,
                  You can’t beat Harold Underhill’s Plank on Frame Vols 1&2 in my opinion. Expensive to buy but you will have a friend for life!  Brown Son and Ferguson do it I think- look to the right of the screen!
                  An alternative for a successful first classic yacht would be one of Bob Underwoods excellent grp hulls- no contact details but I’m sure someone here could help if required. He used to be in Bradford on Avon. These tend to be more burdensome than a J Class but look fantastic on the water.
                   
                  Hope this helps.
                  Ian Gardner
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