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    Posted: 04 Feb 16 at 9:25pm
Rupert, ALL OTHER THINGS BEING EQUAL, more beam (in moderation) does equal less stress, in my opinion.
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I was thinking more of human nature than science!
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For something a bit more challenging, how about an International Canoe?  There is a wood kit for the Slurp design -
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In theory the wider the beam the less difference the sinew destroying last couple of inches makes. In practice people do it anyway. I was amused by a video posted on SA of someone who's put some small wings on his Laser, saying its not to increase the righting moment, but just to make it more comfortable an less damaging to sail. Then I looked at the video and the first thing I saw was that he was using some extra toe straps he'd rigged in order to get further ouboard. Seems sailors just can't help themselves!
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Agreed Jim - that's why I inserted the proviso 'all other things being equal'.
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Originally posted by Keith_Callaghan

The Hadron plans include full size patterns of all the plywood parts and also CNC files of the same, should you want to have them cut for you. The boat is beamy at 1.95m, but not if you have sailed a Merlin Rocket or N12 - everything is relative! Beam = power = less stress on the old legs and back. Enjoy your sailing!

Thanks for the info Keith, oh and thanks for designing great boats!


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For something a bit more challenging, how about an International Canoe?  There is a wood kit for the Slurp design -


That looks great. Good value cnc kit with hull jig hire. Just wish I was younger Tongue
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If you want a simple project to get you back into it, how about a Minisail? The wooden Sprite version that I sail is flat bottomed. Stitch and glue construction would work well, but you would need to work from scratch on it. Ronny from Belgium built one a couple of years ago, so would be able to help out with plans. His website https://minisail9000.wordpress.com has lots on it, though you will need to scroll down, and more info on the boats at Minisail.org.uk.
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If you want to build your own wooden boat and be part of a well-established class, then the Streaker has to be a good bet. At last year's Nationals there were at least 4 home-built boats competing. You can get a kit from Butler Boats or plans from the class assoc.
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It is funny though: other than the OK there's not an obvious mid range singlehander you can build. Streaker and Solo are much of a muchness on peformance then its up to the Phantom or of course the IC )
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From the Farr 3.7 Thread...

Originally posted by Jack Sparrow

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1092602470772759/

For anyone interested:- the Farr 3.7 Class now has a Facebook Group for people building Farr 3.7's. It's primarily there as a place to ask for and share advice on building. Take a look if you are thinking about self building. The Group is a bit bear at the moment (it's only launched today) but will fill up with info soon I'm sure.
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