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by ibbo
Wed Oct 25, 2017 9:36 am
Forum: Rig and Sails
Topic: New roller genoa
Replies: 2
Views: 13112

Re: New roller genoa

I forgot to say, I have no problem winching it in to the spreaders, or tacking, as long as the hatch is shut.

Mike
by ibbo
Wed Oct 25, 2017 9:32 am
Forum: Rig and Sails
Topic: New roller genoa
Replies: 2
Views: 13112

Re: New roller genoa

I have had my genoa made in a reasonably heavy material with the clew cut slightly higher. This means it has lost a little size compared to the original No 1, But being higher I can see where I am going a little better. It also keeps it out of the waves when beating. The one I took off was No2 sized...
by ibbo
Wed Oct 25, 2017 9:05 am
Forum: Hull and Deck
Topic: Tiller
Replies: 8
Views: 32238

Re: Tiller

summertime tiller.jpg
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This is how I would like my tiller, the curve means you don't trap everyones legs when manouvering. Mine is straight, and takes up so much room.
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by ibbo
Wed Oct 25, 2017 8:52 am
Forum: Hull and Deck
Topic: Strengthening the Ballad (Part 1)
Replies: 9
Views: 37626

Re: Strengthening the Ballad (Part 1)

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Picture attached I hope of the step support.

Mike
by ibbo
Mon Oct 23, 2017 7:29 am
Forum: Hull and Deck
Topic: Strengthening the Ballad (Part 1)
Replies: 9
Views: 37626

Re: Strengthening the Ballad (Part 1)

Hi, It's the steps above the engine box I'm referring to. When you lift the small hinged lid that acts as the top step, with the tool tray beneath it, at each side there is a fore and aft aligned timber that the top step rests on. It is this that's split. I will get a picture tonight. I get movement...
by ibbo
Thu Oct 19, 2017 11:31 am
Forum: Hull and Deck
Topic: Strengthening the Ballad (Part 1)
Replies: 9
Views: 37626

Re: Strengthening the Ballad (Part 1)

Hi Nick, I'm interested in what has been done to the other boats you have seen too. There is movement in mine when rolling, and the step, which I thought the only support between the two bulkheads has broken the support on the port side. I have seen pictures of other Ballads with the same crack, so ...