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May 12th, 2023 by
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May 6th, 2023 by
This spring the painters and decorators had a go at updating Helene’s cabin. Interesting comparison with Nick’s 2015 photo below. Title: 2015 08 Helene East Coast 021-f6d16bbeCaption: August 2015
We are impressed
Great work Jim……a bright and airy cabin. The keel box flexible seals are also admirable, it will
May 3rd, 2023 by
Following work this spring to address water ingress along the bottom of Helene’s keel boxes, new slot gaskets were installed using Hawk 150mm mylar gasket material obtained from RS Sailing. The badlyRead More…
I am impressed!
She's going to slip through the water really well now. I wish I could do the same on COLCHIDE, but c
April 30th, 2023 by
A48 Feli has been broken up. She sank at her moring in 2015 during a storm. I got her re floated and took her out of the water. Unfortunately the stern wasRead More…
March 25th, 2023 by
A casual get together in the Zoom bar of the ‘Two Keels Inn’. Bring your own drinks and snacks. Open to anyone who wants to come along. This year we are planningRead More…
March 23rd, 2023 by
Over the last several years water has leaked into Helene’s forward cabin. The amount was relatively small – more annoying than anything else – but something was not right. Everything pointedRead More…
Jim, Seems a very robust repair. Nice job. I had a similar (but considerably worse) problem on
February 12th, 2023 by
Photo of A77 Blue Goose sailing. Title: A77 under sail in USA1.1-8758af51Caption: Out for a sail
February 12th, 2023 by
Thanks for the resources over the years. Word to the wise: It would have been easier to buy one in better condition! Should you undertake a similar restoration be prepared for ChristsRead More…
January 22nd, 2023 by
I did learn before I bought A90 that the enemy of an Atalanta was not sea water but rain. So off to Sturminster Newton and Hansons’ massive material warehouse. Then bumping backRead More…
I like the lacing idea, more robust than a zip. And more flexible.
Forum Topics (shaded) and Replies
I have a roller reefing genoa that is surplus to requirements and looks to be in reasonable condition. It is cut for an Atalanta fractional rig. It is yours in exchange forRead More…
I have owned A142 for 23 years and in that time have had the rudder control cables break four times. On the first occasion my co-owner and a friend were positioning fromRead More…
Thanks Mike, I am using TS Rigging of Maldon who I think rigged the Cutty Sark so have been assuming that they would be using quality cables but I note the referenceRead More…
Greg, Tempting fate here, but I have never had a cable fail. Twice, on different boats, I’ve had the pulley blocks pull out of the adjacent woodwork which in effect gives theRead More…
Thanks Jim, I have considered tension as a factor. I have made sure they are never overtightened although I have had them tighter than I have them now. I have have twoRead More…
Greg, This is an interesting challenge. A couple of points: Judging from the materials in the archive, reports of failed steering control cables seem to be quite rare (and I don’t imagineRead More…
NEW TOPIC>Sweet Sue A138: Progress report and Aft Cabin bunks - a rethink (New Topic)
April 18th, 2023 Ryan Patrick Morley
Hi all. Sweet Sue’s keel renovations are moving along nicely. As ever though one job reveals other jobs that need attention. We’ve rebuilt the prow after finding rot under the anchorRead More…
Hi Ryan Congratulations on the refit progress. Members have carried out various modifications to make better use the large aft cabin area. I have revamped the aft cabin on Elle to provideRead More…
I note the comments that Richard has made in the latest news letter. Sugar Plum has a 45 amp hour cranking battery and a 75 amp hour domestic leisure battery. Both theseRead More…
What experience is there for the combination of a drying mud wallow and Titania keel slots? I may be able to keep Harrier in such a berth this summer which is lessRead More…
I kept Helene on a drying mud mooring. Generally all okay. I originally left the keels right up. I twice had issues with the keels not dropping immediately when being lowered afterRead More…
George, For many years I had Gellie, T4, on a drying mooring in Stonehaven. The mooring dried to softish mud – the sort where you definitely don’t want to stand for tooRead More…
George Calista is afloat all the time on her mooring – so I cant give a definitive answer. However I don’t think you will have a problem. When she is sittingRead More…
NEW TOPIC>Equally iconic perhaps, but a Fairey Atalanta is not a Morris Minor (New Topic)
March 8th, 2023 JimSumberg
Some reflections comparing the situation for the Fairey Atalanta with that for the Morris Minor.
As a former SAAB owner, I’m interested in the company’s history and products. Following the Second World War, Fairey transferred their superb aircraft design and manufacturing skills to make Atalanta wooden yachts.Read More…
As an aside, people may want to contrast a Morris Minor 60th celebration with ours in 2018 …. Watch the first video ‘trailer’ (only 1.15) and then the main video follows on.
Has anyone any spare Treadmaster off-cuts. Diamond tread shape in fawn. I appreciate for £100 I could buy a square metre – but I don’t want to ! I am refurbishing theRead More…
No problems Doug – I’ll get them off to you. I inherited them free, so no charge. A suitable donating to AOA funds would be appreciated I’m sure! Aye Mike
Mike, Thanks for getting back. Yes, very interested. How many & how much ? Regards, Doug
Doug, I have a few Treadmaster ‘pads’ new and unused. They’re tucked away somewhere. Before unearthing them, can you let me know if you’re interested – colour beige/brown from memory; size aboutRead More…