RG65 Alpha

[Jim Masson 1Participant @jimmasson1]

I've been following John Goodyear's articles on his design and build of his RG65 Alpha. I've been considering building a yacht and I think I might make an attempt at this one.

Has anyone made a start on this? As I would be a beginner at yacht building I'd be interested in any comments, advice etc.

[Jim Masson 1Participant @jimmasson1]

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Hi Jim,

I would say Alpha is a great design and a very popular RG65 class so you could race if you wanted, if sail making is a bridge too far plenty of sail makers who will sell you a set, the balsa hull should be straight forward to build

Regards Ray

[Daniel Cardona 1Participant @danielcardona1]

Posted by Jim Masson 1 on 21/06/2018 17:36:43:

I've been following John Goodyear's articles on his design and build of his RG65 Alpha. I've been considering building a yacht and I think I might make an attempt at this one.

Has anyone made a start on this? As I would be a beginner at yacht building I'd be interested in any comments, advice etc.

I almost finished mine, still trying to figure it out on the sail making part. it's a very easy build apart f(or me) is where the lower sheeting joins together at the middle. I think planking would work better for me. had a blast so far.

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