New 3M Sandpaper

[Don Olney]

Anyone tried the new 3M sandpaper called "Sandblaster" yet? It says it is supposed to last three times longer than regular sandpaper and I'm happy to report, it does, at least for sanding varnish. I haven't used it on paint yet. It takes a lot longer to clog and the grit seems to cut a lot better. The downside is that it costs a lot more, but that doesn't matter if your neighbor manages a paint store.

[Don Olney]

Anyone tried the new 3M sandpaper called "Sandblaster" yet? It says it is supposed to last three times longer than regular sandpaper and I'm happy to report, it does, at least for sanding varnish. I haven't used it on paint yet. It takes a lot longer to clog and the grit seems to cut a lot better. The downside is that it costs a lot more, but that doesn't matter if your neighbor manages a paint store.

[Don Olney]

Anyone tried the new 3M sandpaper called "Sandblaster" yet? It says it is supposed to last three times longer than regular sandpaper and I'm happy to report, it does, at least for sanding varnish. I haven't used it on paint yet. It takes a lot longer to clog and the grit seems to cut a lot better. The downside is that it costs a lot more, but that doesn't matter if your neighbor manages a paint store.

[Venchka]

Don,

Thanks for the heads up on the 3M paper.

May I ask a question about your Ness Yawl "Highlander"? Lovely boat, by the way. I look at your boat pictures all the time for ideas on my own boat.

The question is this: I'm having a Caledonia Yawl built. A few owners of this boat have commented on what they feel is excessive weather helm. What has your experience been with "Highlander" regarding the balance of the boat?

[Venchka]

Don,

Thanks for the heads up on the 3M paper.

May I ask a question about your Ness Yawl "Highlander"? Lovely boat, by the way. I look at your boat pictures all the time for ideas on my own boat.

The question is this: I'm having a Caledonia Yawl built. A few owners of this boat have commented on what they feel is excessive weather helm. What has your experience been with "Highlander" regarding the balance of the boat?

[Venchka]

Don,

Thanks for the heads up on the 3M paper.

May I ask a question about your Ness Yawl "Highlander"? Lovely boat, by the way. I look at your boat pictures all the time for ideas on my own boat.

The question is this: I'm having a Caledonia Yawl built. A few owners of this boat have commented on what they feel is excessive weather helm. What has your experience been with "Highlander" regarding the balance of the boat?

[imported_Steven Bauer]

Don, I just looked at your albums again. Beautiful job on Highlander and on the Fiddlehead. Didn't you say in Mystic that you might someday tell us all the details of how you built the Fiddlehead while living in an apartment on E. 88th St. in Manhattan?

And I'd like to hear how others made those garboards. I tried to make a plank pattern but ended up using Harry's plank offsets and cutting it a little large then making it fit a little at a time.

I'm helping my 13 year old, Gavin, to build Iain's Elf, his 15' faering. We've got three of the eight molds cut out already.

I also saw the George Staedel design in your boats album. There is a really cute 20' George Staedel designed sloop for sail down at Portland Yacht Services that has been for sail for over two years. And he's asking only $8000.

Steven

[imported_Steven Bauer]

Don, I just looked at your albums again. Beautiful job on Highlander and on the Fiddlehead. Didn't you say in Mystic that you might someday tell us all the details of how you built the Fiddlehead while living in an apartment on E. 88th St. in Manhattan?

And I'd like to hear how others made those garboards. I tried to make a plank pattern but ended up using Harry's plank offsets and cutting it a little large then making it fit a little at a time.

I'm helping my 13 year old, Gavin, to build Iain's Elf, his 15' faering. We've got three of the eight molds cut out already.

I also saw the George Staedel design in your boats album. There is a really cute 20' George Staedel designed sloop for sail down at Portland Yacht Services that has been for sail for over two years. And he's asking only $8000.

Steven

[imported_Steven Bauer]

Don, I just looked at your albums again. Beautiful job on Highlander and on the Fiddlehead. Didn't you say in Mystic that you might someday tell us all the details of how you built the Fiddlehead while living in an apartment on E. 88th St. in Manhattan?

And I'd like to hear how others made those garboards. I tried to make a plank pattern but ended up using Harry's plank offsets and cutting it a little large then making it fit a little at a time.

I'm helping my 13 year old, Gavin, to build Iain's Elf, his 15' faering. We've got three of the eight molds cut out already.

I also saw the George Staedel design in your boats album. There is a really cute 20' George Staedel designed sloop for sail down at Portland Yacht Services that has been for sail for over two years. And he's asking only $8000.

Steven

[Don Olney]

Wayne,

Thanks for the compliment. I have not noticed excessive weather helm with the Ness Yawl or any problem with balance. Well, except for one time early on when I was running under mizzen only with a very light wind. I was rowing and suddenly realized that I was having to pull like hell on the port oar as the boat wanted to swing to windward. It happened very fast and at that point I was scudding along this channel with the tide about full with me. I thought the current was the culprit and was rowing so fast to keep off the beach that I didn't even try to grab for the mizzen sheet. When I realized it was the mizzen and the wind had increased a bit, I uncleated the sheet and the boat just evened out. At this point, I was in about one foot of water skimming the shore and a couple sunning themselves close to the water jumped up to make a run for it. I gave them my winning smile and they relaxed.

The 19sq ft mizzen can really help bring the boat around when you get used to it.

I have sailed it in only light to moderate winds.

The key to handling the Ness Yawl is reefing. It doesn't take much wind to really fly. On my first launch in May of 2000, there was a steady wind and we just rocketed across the harbor and blew by the yacht club. I should have had a reef in at that time. Now, I buzz the harbor before I go out and check the wind. If I need to reef, I do it at the dock. Its easier to shake a reef out than to put one in.

Steven,

I just got a scanner, so I'll put up a Fiddlehead album shortly, including the story of the Great East 88th St. Apartment Massacre with three-part harmony.

I recall that I made the garboards the same way. I don't remember making any patterns. I just laid the lines out on the planking stock and cut them wide and shaved them down little by little. It was no trouble at all since cedar is so easy to work.

Please post pictures of the ELF!

-Don

Look at this, a baby Ness Yawl!



These guys have an advertisement in the recent issue of WB. I like the STORM PETREL design.

http://www.swallowboats.com/

[Don Olney]

Wayne,

Thanks for the compliment. I have not noticed excessive weather helm with the Ness Yawl or any problem with balance. Well, except for one time early on when I was running under mizzen only with a very light wind. I was rowing and suddenly realized that I was having to pull like hell on the port oar as the boat wanted to swing to windward. It happened very fast and at that point I was scudding along this channel with the tide about full with me. I thought the current was the culprit and was rowing so fast to keep off the beach that I didn't even try to grab for the mizzen sheet. When I realized it was the mizzen and the wind had increased a bit, I uncleated the sheet and the boat just evened out. At this point, I was in about one foot of water skimming the shore and a couple sunning themselves close to the water jumped up to make a run for it. I gave them my winning smile and they relaxed.

The 19sq ft mizzen can really help bring the boat around when you get used to it.

I have sailed it in only light to moderate winds.

The key to handling the Ness Yawl is reefing. It doesn't take much wind to really fly. On my first launch in May of 2000, there was a steady wind and we just rocketed across the harbor and blew by the yacht club. I should have had a reef in at that time. Now, I buzz the harbor before I go out and check the wind. If I need to reef, I do it at the dock. Its easier to shake a reef out than to put one in.

Steven,

I just got a scanner, so I'll put up a Fiddlehead album shortly, including the story of the Great East 88th St. Apartment Massacre with three-part harmony.

I recall that I made the garboards the same way. I don't remember making any patterns. I just laid the lines out on the planking stock and cut them wide and shaved them down little by little. It was no trouble at all since cedar is so easy to work.

Please post pictures of the ELF!

-Don

Look at this, a baby Ness Yawl!



These guys have an advertisement in the recent issue of WB. I like the STORM PETREL design.

http://www.swallowboats.com/

[Don Olney]

Wayne,

Thanks for the compliment. I have not noticed excessive weather helm with the Ness Yawl or any problem with balance. Well, except for one time early on when I was running under mizzen only with a very light wind. I was rowing and suddenly realized that I was having to pull like hell on the port oar as the boat wanted to swing to windward. It happened very fast and at that point I was scudding along this channel with the tide about full with me. I thought the current was the culprit and was rowing so fast to keep off the beach that I didn't even try to grab for the mizzen sheet. When I realized it was the mizzen and the wind had increased a bit, I uncleated the sheet and the boat just evened out. At this point, I was in about one foot of water skimming the shore and a couple sunning themselves close to the water jumped up to make a run for it. I gave them my winning smile and they relaxed.

The 19sq ft mizzen can really help bring the boat around when you get used to it.

I have sailed it in only light to moderate winds.

The key to handling the Ness Yawl is reefing. It doesn't take much wind to really fly. On my first launch in May of 2000, there was a steady wind and we just rocketed across the harbor and blew by the yacht club. I should have had a reef in at that time. Now, I buzz the harbor before I go out and check the wind. If I need to reef, I do it at the dock. Its easier to shake a reef out than to put one in.

Steven,

I just got a scanner, so I'll put up a Fiddlehead album shortly, including the story of the Great East 88th St. Apartment Massacre with three-part harmony.

I recall that I made the garboards the same way. I don't remember making any patterns. I just laid the lines out on the planking stock and cut them wide and shaved them down little by little. It was no trouble at all since cedar is so easy to work.

Please post pictures of the ELF!

-Don

Look at this, a baby Ness Yawl!



These guys have an advertisement in the recent issue of WB. I like the STORM PETREL design.

http://www.swallowboats.com/

[Venchka]

Don,

Thanks for the reply!

"Reef early and often." Iain Oughtred.

Aye, Cap'n.

[Venchka]

Don,

Thanks for the reply!

"Reef early and often." Iain Oughtred.

Aye, Cap'n.

[Venchka]

Don,

Thanks for the reply!

"Reef early and often." Iain Oughtred.

Aye, Cap'n.