Posted by John Nichols on July 20, 2009 at 12:15:26 user Mcneacail.
Rule number one in boat building - follow the plan.
I stepped the mast yesterday and then realized that I had set the back stays to low for a lug rig. So I have to add an extra 450 mm to the stays. We all make mistakes, it is just this one shows a distinct lack of local boating knowledge.
I also laced the sail to the gaff and tried to raise it, when I learnt of my mistake.
The mahogany mast comes up a glorious red colour when it is varnished with gloss spar varnish.
The inside was given a second coat and it looks better now the dark timber is all disappearing.
I need to order more paint.
JMN