We received this model from someone who was given it
as a kid some 60 odd years ago. Due to various mishaps all fittings have been
lost and the original deck replaced leaving us with the hull with ballast
but no rudder, a mast and a new deck (which has no holes to signify location
of any fittings). The previous owner believes this model used to be sailed
on the Ryde ponds on the isle of wight.
We are trying to restore this to a sailable condition but with the information
we have we are somewhat stuck as to what rigging size to go with. It originally
had a bow sprit, but we have no knowledge of its length, nor do we know the
length the boom would have been. Would you be able to assist us in identifying
this model design and if possible provide us with some direction as to how
we could go about designing a new rig plan for this model and getting it constructed.
Dimensions:
Length: 154cm
Width: 32.4cm
Deck to Keel: 39.5cm
Mast: 215cm (we think about 9cm would have been below deck)
Boom: As far as we can tell was about 198cm from the top of the mast.
Ballast: approx 6 kilos
Please contact us if you require any further information.
Thank you,
Mark
vmyg answer
This is without question a 10-rater probably dating from the 1920s. The rig
would have been very similar to that for XPDNC in our rating rules history
pages. You need to get the water line off to calculate the sail area you are
allowed. Before 1923, sail area was the actual area of cloth, after, the mainsail,
plus 85% of the fore triangle, as in the International Rule.
If you want more detail on how the fittings and such would have looked, come
back to me direct. Russell Potts
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