Re: Andy Farquar's Oldshoe With Cuddy
> I'm intrigued by Oldshoe, and am considering building one. I likeI'd be inclined to extend the rudder back some, maybe 6 or 8 inches, as
> cuddies over smaller compartments, and like Jim Michalak's Jinni
> conversion. I like the hassle free inboard rudder of Oldshoe, plus
> the ballast keel.
> Pete Reynolds
> On the verge of launching a brand spanking new Surf.
in sailing John Harris' oldshoe I've always felt that the rudder was
too small and somewhat unresponsive in light air; fine when the boat is
honking along. Just a personal preference.
Oldshoe can tend to have much weather helm, but reefing and/or setting
the mizzen differently makes a difference.
Dear Andy,
Thanks for the information on the cuddy. It sounds like an
interesting addition. I'd like to see it when you finish the boat.
I'll send you a fax number as soon as I have one (my office moved,
and I don't know th new number).
I know what you mean about the thunderstorms. I'm trying to finish
up a Surf, and have been dodging the same raindrops, here in
Annapolis, Md., before they get to you in Philadelphia.
Take care,
Pete Reynolds
Thanks for the information on the cuddy. It sounds like an
interesting addition. I'd like to see it when you finish the boat.
I'll send you a fax number as soon as I have one (my office moved,
and I don't know th new number).
I know what you mean about the thunderstorms. I'm trying to finish
up a Surf, and have been dodging the same raindrops, here in
Annapolis, Md., before they get to you in Philadelphia.
Take care,
Pete Reynolds
--- Inbolger@egroups.com, "andy farquhar" <afarquhar@g...> wrote:
> To Pete Reynolds et al.:
>
> I am sorry that it has taken so long to post back to you. I have
> made some drawings of the modifications that I made to Olshoe for a
> cuddy, but our scanner is not working and my techno-geek is on
> vacation. If you e-mail me a fax number I will fax then to you. I
> hope that the following narrative helps.
>
> I extended Bulkhead A to just above the shear. I moved Bulkhead B
> back towards the middle of the boat and it now extends about 10"
> above the shear. The seat tops and sides attach to framing on the
> new bulkhead B. Bulkhead B has openings at its lower corners for
> access to the area under the seats.
>
> The cabin roof is 1/4" plywood on 1 1/2 x 3/4 stringers. The
> companionway is an open walkthrough to the front free flooding
> compatment and is framed with 1x5. With a polytarp cover on the
> companionway, I should not create more windage that the boat as
> designed. The cuddy door slides into the opening in bulkhead B. I
> will make a snap-on mosquito netting cover for the
companionway/hatch.
>
> The cuddy was made for my children, ages 5 and 7. A
> non-claustrophobic, thin, contortionist adult with no history of
> lower back pain may be able to rest comfortably in the cuddy with
his
> or her legs extending through the openings in the bulkhead to area
> under the seats. I have actually tried this and it was not terribly
> uncomfortable.
>
> I will download some photos as soon as I finish the boat, which
needs
> to be painted and rigged. The humidity/thunderstorms in
Philadelphia
> have slowed me down.
>
> Regards,
>
> Andy Farquhar
To Pete Reynolds et al.:
I am sorry that it has taken so long to post back to you. I have
made some drawings of the modifications that I made to Olshoe for a
cuddy, but our scanner is not working and my techno-geek is on
vacation. If you e-mail me a fax number I will fax then to you. I
hope that the following narrative helps.
I extended Bulkhead A to just above the shear. I moved Bulkhead B
back towards the middle of the boat and it now extends about 10"
above the shear. The seat tops and sides attach to framing on the
new bulkhead B. Bulkhead B has openings at its lower corners for
access to the area under the seats.
The cabin roof is 1/4" plywood on 1 1/2 x 3/4 stringers. The
companionway is an open walkthrough to the front free flooding
compatment and is framed with 1x5. With a polytarp cover on the
companionway, I should not create more windage that the boat as
designed. The cuddy door slides into the opening in bulkhead B. I
will make a snap-on mosquito netting cover for the companionway/hatch.
The cuddy was made for my children, ages 5 and 7. A
non-claustrophobic, thin, contortionist adult with no history of
lower back pain may be able to rest comfortably in the cuddy with his
or her legs extending through the openings in the bulkhead to area
under the seats. I have actually tried this and it was not terribly
uncomfortable.
I will download some photos as soon as I finish the boat, which needs
to be painted and rigged. The humidity/thunderstorms in Philadelphia
have slowed me down.
Regards,
Andy Farquhar
I am sorry that it has taken so long to post back to you. I have
made some drawings of the modifications that I made to Olshoe for a
cuddy, but our scanner is not working and my techno-geek is on
vacation. If you e-mail me a fax number I will fax then to you. I
hope that the following narrative helps.
I extended Bulkhead A to just above the shear. I moved Bulkhead B
back towards the middle of the boat and it now extends about 10"
above the shear. The seat tops and sides attach to framing on the
new bulkhead B. Bulkhead B has openings at its lower corners for
access to the area under the seats.
The cabin roof is 1/4" plywood on 1 1/2 x 3/4 stringers. The
companionway is an open walkthrough to the front free flooding
compatment and is framed with 1x5. With a polytarp cover on the
companionway, I should not create more windage that the boat as
designed. The cuddy door slides into the opening in bulkhead B. I
will make a snap-on mosquito netting cover for the companionway/hatch.
The cuddy was made for my children, ages 5 and 7. A
non-claustrophobic, thin, contortionist adult with no history of
lower back pain may be able to rest comfortably in the cuddy with his
or her legs extending through the openings in the bulkhead to area
under the seats. I have actually tried this and it was not terribly
uncomfortable.
I will download some photos as soon as I finish the boat, which needs
to be painted and rigged. The humidity/thunderstorms in Philadelphia
have slowed me down.
Regards,
Andy Farquhar
Dear Andy,
You mentioned that your Oldshoe is getting a cuddy instead of the
watertight compartment. I was wondering if you could describe how
you're setting this up. Do you have any photographs or drawings?
I'm intrigued by Oldshoe, and am considering building one. I like
cuddies over smaller compartments, and like Jim Michalak's Jinni
conversion. I like the hassle free inboard rudder of Oldshoe, plus
the ballast keel.
Any information you can send in would be appreciated.
Take care,
Pete Reynolds
On the verge of launching a brand spanking new Surf.
You mentioned that your Oldshoe is getting a cuddy instead of the
watertight compartment. I was wondering if you could describe how
you're setting this up. Do you have any photographs or drawings?
I'm intrigued by Oldshoe, and am considering building one. I like
cuddies over smaller compartments, and like Jim Michalak's Jinni
conversion. I like the hassle free inboard rudder of Oldshoe, plus
the ballast keel.
Any information you can send in would be appreciated.
Take care,
Pete Reynolds
On the verge of launching a brand spanking new Surf.