Kate – Inherited gem

[Jim DewarParticipant @jimdewar]

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.

[Jim DewarParticipant @jimdewar]

[david hindmarshParticipant @davidhindmarsh24857]

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

[david hindmarshParticipant @davidhindmarsh24857]

Here is where I am at the moment – and I have no time to do anymore!

 

Hope you like it

 

David

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

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

[Jim DewarParticipant @jimdewar]

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.

 

 

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

This is my prop arrangement, as fitted to my Britannia and is ideal for finding the wind!

 

Bob

[david hindmarshParticipant @davidhindmarsh24857]

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 

[david hindmarshParticipant @davidhindmarsh24857]

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

 

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

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

[david hindmarshParticipant @davidhindmarsh24857]

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

[david hindmarshParticipant @davidhindmarsh24857]

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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