Spent all day today working on figuring out the boom attachments. One more trip to Bead World in Seattle. They have so much fun stuff! Found a perfect clip for the jib boom attachment. Looks better than a fishing snap-shackle thing. It swivels too. Finally settled on this system seen in the pictures below. Small metal key chain style rings, washer type O-rings, clasps, etc... Hopefully it will all work out well, but will most likely need some tweaking. Next weekend is the " Learn to Race Your T37 " clinic and I'm hoping they can help me with some ideas too. So after seven weeks here she is! This pic makes the varnish look good... it's not Found this clip at Bead World in Seattle Hope you like it. Please let me know what you think. Maiden voyage tomorrow! I'll let you know how it goes. =D Peace!
Ruminations and observations on building and sailing Tippecanoe T37 RC Sailboats. We'll all learn something and end up with a great boat!
Thanks for letting me drive your boat, Steve! It is as every bit as fast as it is beautiful and well-built!
ReplyDeleteIt was nice meeting you Robert. And thanks for all the sailing tips... I need all the help I can get!
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your build and I hope to see you out racing with us soon.
Steve