tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6968659861153630402024-03-18T04:01:57.261+01:00CKD Boats - Roy Mc BrideSupplier of Wooden Kit Boats,CNC design,epoxies,bronze nails,Beech,Ash,Teak,marine and exterior grade plywood,bending plywoods and Flexible veneer sheets.
Agents for these and many other companies:
North Sails,Harken,Lewmar,Ronstan,Raymarine,Yanmar,International Paints.
See also our blog on cars,its another side of what we can do,try this link http://royckdboats.blogspot.com/Mc Bridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936710654333009188noreply@blogger.comBlogger3860125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696865986115363040.post-41666177892426009032023-11-30T09:43:00.004+01:002023-11-30T10:09:46.341+01:00Twin Optimist dinghy kit packing<p> Great care is taken with any order we pack, done to a shipping requirement standard we are sure the order will arrive in the same condition as packed.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6vKaDdu4ydbB2CTchyphenhyphen5FHoRhLN4woBkpIqppqvgM5hrFEPjB0qJv5vI5GHjf_aWt08jYnBuCo1cVh6Ek6QWp_5mRtMvbaG9WnPBMCLwilWQJHmsL1Dka6rEyf6kz46qDtrCBWQhcZi9NwhzxSfMx-NKd6jiUSv41LD8-yOK8-StaY2zuw2i0-2ceNXvxS/s3072/Basils%20crate%20loaded.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6vKaDdu4ydbB2CTchyphenhyphen5FHoRhLN4woBkpIqppqvgM5hrFEPjB0qJv5vI5GHjf_aWt08jYnBuCo1cVh6Ek6QWp_5mRtMvbaG9WnPBMCLwilWQJHmsL1Dka6rEyf6kz46qDtrCBWQhcZi9NwhzxSfMx-NKd6jiUSv41LD8-yOK8-StaY2zuw2i0-2ceNXvxS/s320/Basils%20crate%20loaded.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /> </div><br /><p>plastic sheeting went over the parts we </p><p>see, then soft packings and cardboard to</p><p>hold the parts in place, when the plywood </p><p>lid was screwed into place, 16mm steel</p><p>band strapping secured the crate as well.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifczukQLxpctK3hE9y-V2Cps7CBYYqb0Ba0V5BHWlzWfn2qsgHWmyosEMUYvEbaK8TLk_TbaAM3eB_VIWb3voVRwcj1fMMwf7MzFBU799Za_P6Vp7yTzpfYuWbv3sieh-TjT8Hi3OWe6lb7yMVnwSiv6u1n6frzbgfCgSeygCLV1GM5xIe5E_Wb5lBnQo_/s3072/Basils%20crate%20closed%20and%20strapped.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1987" data-original-width="3072" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifczukQLxpctK3hE9y-V2Cps7CBYYqb0Ba0V5BHWlzWfn2qsgHWmyosEMUYvEbaK8TLk_TbaAM3eB_VIWb3voVRwcj1fMMwf7MzFBU799Za_P6Vp7yTzpfYuWbv3sieh-TjT8Hi3OWe6lb7yMVnwSiv6u1n6frzbgfCgSeygCLV1GM5xIe5E_Wb5lBnQo_/s320/Basils%20crate%20closed%20and%20strapped.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>We offer the freight and shipping cost at the net cost to ourselves, packing we charge for materials and labour,</p><p><br /></p>Mc Bridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936710654333009188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696865986115363040.post-19122339105470181352023-11-22T12:50:00.002+01:002023-11-22T12:50:32.126+01:00Optimist double order for export being packed<p> Two Optimist kits will be packed for shipping by sea next week.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_KmR0yNlG-RAvGn1eEOGHqOgsi0Ki-Yb4ZnlVhKb7SoZYwHtkh5LFC6r6qfmXlKXCcwRll8yX3TPZOKkPhrLk9NkTsuIlp-L9A1y9Ee1WTAETHNn3jxjuexGy3aQ5qdIDFymn6LPFcWk8PLFMNWMX2nocaLFgggTdx1PbH1ydlADtsuqN4cmXI_hghxJL/s2962/Basils%20two%20Optimist%20kits%20packing%20layout.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1558" data-original-width="2962" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_KmR0yNlG-RAvGn1eEOGHqOgsi0Ki-Yb4ZnlVhKb7SoZYwHtkh5LFC6r6qfmXlKXCcwRll8yX3TPZOKkPhrLk9NkTsuIlp-L9A1y9Ee1WTAETHNn3jxjuexGy3aQ5qdIDFymn6LPFcWk8PLFMNWMX2nocaLFgggTdx1PbH1ydlADtsuqN4cmXI_hghxJL/s320/Basils%20two%20Optimist%20kits%20packing%20layout.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>The test pack layout shows me how high the final packing crate is to be?</p><p>We make the crate strongly and with a good quality 12mm thick WBP plywood, which can be reused in the clients workshops at a later date.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Mc Bridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936710654333009188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696865986115363040.post-1577180580879677922023-11-14T10:44:00.004+01:002023-11-17T10:49:19.312+01:00<p> We have been making and shipping the well known Optimist dinghy design and as a plywood CNC kit set for nearly two decades.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9vKpgHgIqQ1BWzeel7gZlZDe2p2tdxjMyAKhGHoQDaRdh9gmAOTwsmdXE1RKAsI3WDT5egvcj8c1-MWyU1wdkLBNgdJjCe9p7seePoleZDISu5apl-kJCdehLvDzxRCDHutDrSWUVocltt4dKT-LrnVC-VCfOUEulunTcYcXlSf-2dy7blICRwhsMRJfW/s2556/Basils%20Optimist%20meranti%20packs.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1753" data-original-width="2556" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9vKpgHgIqQ1BWzeel7gZlZDe2p2tdxjMyAKhGHoQDaRdh9gmAOTwsmdXE1RKAsI3WDT5egvcj8c1-MWyU1wdkLBNgdJjCe9p7seePoleZDISu5apl-kJCdehLvDzxRCDHutDrSWUVocltt4dKT-LrnVC-VCfOUEulunTcYcXlSf-2dy7blICRwhsMRJfW/s320/Basils%20Optimist%20meranti%20packs.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>We can also supply Optiparts such a mast and boom, floats, mast lock etc etc</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtWKpi4fPqSD0waWIKlf1pWsAQRh3X2YtO4d80uIi_21ZdqJtQzqxqph1Jm5yddLopp2ZD9gHYoewyDx9Cn-MLiNXK48yPlXbIk2EtFqhL-SEGYDvIqY6VnfZiYsOmbFeRWB7jb6FocNdNO1x5e815MVBlzH_kVdwMraIL85ty1H9mfTKSUZv1LgRNf2LS/s2067/Basils%20Optiparts%20arrive.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="2067" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtWKpi4fPqSD0waWIKlf1pWsAQRh3X2YtO4d80uIi_21ZdqJtQzqxqph1Jm5yddLopp2ZD9gHYoewyDx9Cn-MLiNXK48yPlXbIk2EtFqhL-SEGYDvIqY6VnfZiYsOmbFeRWB7jb6FocNdNO1x5e815MVBlzH_kVdwMraIL85ty1H9mfTKSUZv1LgRNf2LS/s320/Basils%20Optiparts%20arrive.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Shipping World wide is often done, this twin pack of meranti wood will be shipped to Switzerland soon.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqjg1qul98CI9G_oPqyFKgbMVH5uBNIhUTEcdeXM53WZx5yNgDrAfvYVHqIiMtE-ixNgW1r6l2lGS2d0WN8zHK8LC9JooUjgaqz_5i7zqxKyz7YBa5mtjC8N5_rRsU2tjRICbMOQoXt8_nT3xmSV6hF7KJPWHwvJZFpr9zhdwzNW2owIQFAWCJapHRYroH/s2390/Harken%20for%20Optimists.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="2390" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqjg1qul98CI9G_oPqyFKgbMVH5uBNIhUTEcdeXM53WZx5yNgDrAfvYVHqIiMtE-ixNgW1r6l2lGS2d0WN8zHK8LC9JooUjgaqz_5i7zqxKyz7YBa5mtjC8N5_rRsU2tjRICbMOQoXt8_nT3xmSV6hF7KJPWHwvJZFpr9zhdwzNW2owIQFAWCJapHRYroH/s320/Harken%20for%20Optimists.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>This is a double Harken deck gear set, both to be shipped out with the two Optimist kits we are working on now.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZZLrYMg0dbHIO5nYp9PxxMkSCqHy7bPfjk14EnNLYD1MjHHE6aoCVARuhTBEnAMHJqpKrc6PDtFXLxgl7yQcGY0n7N2uIPsoa7hBFtBtCv00qzMDZ7VDlsVClGQKoI3guIwhxcym94RzGx8AzMCeVh1RjVrZOhf9SgThzuOm2u3JDrvCV31oUCaJ6cJ22/s254/Optimist%20saillor%20stands%20up..jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="254" data-original-width="220" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZZLrYMg0dbHIO5nYp9PxxMkSCqHy7bPfjk14EnNLYD1MjHHE6aoCVARuhTBEnAMHJqpKrc6PDtFXLxgl7yQcGY0n7N2uIPsoa7hBFtBtCv00qzMDZ7VDlsVClGQKoI3guIwhxcym94RzGx8AzMCeVh1RjVrZOhf9SgThzuOm2u3JDrvCV31oUCaJ6cJ22/s1600/Optimist%20saillor%20stands%20up..jpg" width="220" /></a></div><br /><p>Each order can be designed to your requirements.</p>Mc Bridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936710654333009188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696865986115363040.post-23243887162563132152023-10-25T12:44:00.003+02:002023-10-25T12:44:46.209+02:00Dixi Dinghy plywood kit transport<p> The Dixi dinghy is our smallest kit, when the parts are cut from the 2500 x 1220mm xx 6mm okoume plywood it easily fits in a mid sized car.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC01_gaFkkanvoTKaa-Ldh8UN9AaW52kO0d34u9rfzI_h4f-ofbOUWGO7I2zTBnK0cJgvs88xaB8Exz24-TWLi7W_bdEZ6TZX_Pku5m_I8Ku4uSiCIs5DG5pPbRMixOmjE6stx6fWMW8aednjHn8zgCbzWpIDve8Po_WLBzBxZi5PuPu1BGVgK0L62Kk98/s3072/Dixi%20Dinghy%20plywood%20kit%20%20in%20a%20VW%20Polo%20TSi.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC01_gaFkkanvoTKaa-Ldh8UN9AaW52kO0d34u9rfzI_h4f-ofbOUWGO7I2zTBnK0cJgvs88xaB8Exz24-TWLi7W_bdEZ6TZX_Pku5m_I8Ku4uSiCIs5DG5pPbRMixOmjE6stx6fWMW8aednjHn8zgCbzWpIDve8Po_WLBzBxZi5PuPu1BGVgK0L62Kk98/s320/Dixi%20Dinghy%20plywood%20kit%20%20in%20a%20VW%20Polo%20TSi.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /> This car is a VW Polo TSi as we can see its got place to spare, an Argie 10 will fit easily also!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Contact me for pricing.</div><br /><p><br /></p>Mc Bridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936710654333009188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696865986115363040.post-88053077147315375612023-10-09T10:59:00.003+02:002023-10-21T09:12:58.064+02:00Optimist North Sail racing<p>We have a very nice North Sail, used ( I was told ) in International Racing, was it Barcelona?</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgu6A8DPgcSbOG66sXXdlov2aRzdTSXhAbMir1DyKIC0SpKFKjYGAbUlpIWIOxoW9xOLT_WgW892gBolFbKHtKZrwc5oUAkOGTTlC3Xu7i0Jg-twzkjMZ6VYFaZoTv4jRXuLmKxSzW1PYNzGDIdpawfuwvhjxiTGC8QegLSQQE8gI0C7lZnPQ-4-2_ZfJK/s2211/Optimist%20North%20Sail%20RSA%201041%20and%20sail%20bag.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2155" data-original-width="2211" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgu6A8DPgcSbOG66sXXdlov2aRzdTSXhAbMir1DyKIC0SpKFKjYGAbUlpIWIOxoW9xOLT_WgW892gBolFbKHtKZrwc5oUAkOGTTlC3Xu7i0Jg-twzkjMZ6VYFaZoTv4jRXuLmKxSzW1PYNzGDIdpawfuwvhjxiTGC8QegLSQQE8gI0C7lZnPQ-4-2_ZfJK/s320/Optimist%20North%20Sail%20RSA%201041%20and%20sail%20bag.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /> It would suit a builder of one of our Optimist kit sets, priced at less than half of a new sail and just U$100.00 or R2000.00 in South Africa.<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUkfeZVHhEn1wRzGSsoReQtkFm0VUMwlMJgDb7Ok_e2krc9Qx8c5X_8nQxSxQ0dDbWbhewLQK0mUARiVfHV6Y7DDR0mqrg5nJIIzNealU_4k3ZwsrCSZL-ZRbvaxxFo1XK4NXbC22-2KKAyLIZ602KRwhj4YRyiQUJsDiNBbP__Dnwk53OGF0TJ5oB2aFc/s3072/Optimist%20sail%20class%20button.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="2304" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUkfeZVHhEn1wRzGSsoReQtkFm0VUMwlMJgDb7Ok_e2krc9Qx8c5X_8nQxSxQ0dDbWbhewLQK0mUARiVfHV6Y7DDR0mqrg5nJIIzNealU_4k3ZwsrCSZL-ZRbvaxxFo1XK4NXbC22-2KKAyLIZ602KRwhj4YRyiQUJsDiNBbP__Dnwk53OGF0TJ5oB2aFc/s320/Optimist%20sail%20class%20button.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>This sail has been used very lightly and shows no marks or related damage.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2aUbezT6-Bzyz5h50eoCsKDVE-LScTdfKQ6x7_Q96w2GY8Gmfk1l_8HZdsu7iDXJ9ELSChyphenhyphengd3zahCZUzllKejQ3LT8v3r051BQCxQpSeSvldrN5tg4IkLuKA6h0Ft92vU9Ubod5Vf2YabLYth5jztc0_JUATTbiHe381BTbz0q1QaJ_yvsZZzRCVX5IK/s2430/Optimist%20sail%20RSA%201041%20number.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1757" data-original-width="2430" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2aUbezT6-Bzyz5h50eoCsKDVE-LScTdfKQ6x7_Q96w2GY8Gmfk1l_8HZdsu7iDXJ9ELSChyphenhyphengd3zahCZUzllKejQ3LT8v3r051BQCxQpSeSvldrN5tg4IkLuKA6h0Ft92vU9Ubod5Vf2YabLYth5jztc0_JUATTbiHe381BTbz0q1QaJ_yvsZZzRCVX5IK/s320/Optimist%20sail%20RSA%201041%20number.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>We can ship a kit and this sail to most places ?</p><p><br /></p><p>This North Sail has since been sold and with another two Optimist Dinghy to a builder we have supplied before in Zurich, Switzerland.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Mc Bridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936710654333009188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696865986115363040.post-71192308587350172622023-10-08T08:36:00.004+02:002023-10-21T09:34:53.218+02:00The Wood Epoxy Optimist dinghy kit<p> We started making the Optimist as a plywood kit quite a while back, since when they have sold to places like New York, San Francisco, Zurich and a good few other destinations.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp0q9WPFQWZbpIJpoxQfiMD7B5MpAXnTyF1ViJGxrIw3mBUHxW4JtF32flOmF3dzPBXXx8XAwtUV6dXUvxgJBl5nTbGlv-lwpUqsltJViKn-alLVrMaGAVObq1T46yI3teVlzn6jTOQbN7ACFy-UBIulYcXzkRrFuMzAaiq_pssgj02RuYFXOdwgTqcNbL/s254/Optimist%20saillor%20stands%20up..jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="254" data-original-width="220" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp0q9WPFQWZbpIJpoxQfiMD7B5MpAXnTyF1ViJGxrIw3mBUHxW4JtF32flOmF3dzPBXXx8XAwtUV6dXUvxgJBl5nTbGlv-lwpUqsltJViKn-alLVrMaGAVObq1T46yI3teVlzn6jTOQbN7ACFy-UBIulYcXzkRrFuMzAaiq_pssgj02RuYFXOdwgTqcNbL/s1600/Optimist%20saillor%20stands%20up..jpg" width="220" /></a></div><br /><p>We have sent a number of them to the same builder in Zurich, more may be on the way soon, this is one of that builders work and from one of our plywood kits.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfxjidg-4UX8in8JqVefEfO3En7WGcwLYGbslFOMncb7vJoScOBymv_fY12Jpfqs0dCEK53x_o3J0vaCUNs7qeQvHEvYzWY9oFuI-xFhy8ekkkuuj1dmfksyX-F-VPwc5b47aFR1jYzooY0ETtEMG-tAR5Zruv94zKMSxsAHNMoCH9bcCwDQrZXYQuP2er/s640/Optimist%20wood%20epoxy%20by%20Basil%20in%20Zurich.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfxjidg-4UX8in8JqVefEfO3En7WGcwLYGbslFOMncb7vJoScOBymv_fY12Jpfqs0dCEK53x_o3J0vaCUNs7qeQvHEvYzWY9oFuI-xFhy8ekkkuuj1dmfksyX-F-VPwc5b47aFR1jYzooY0ETtEMG-tAR5Zruv94zKMSxsAHNMoCH9bcCwDQrZXYQuP2er/s320/Optimist%20wood%20epoxy%20by%20Basil%20in%20Zurich.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>With each kit we supply is a detailed builders guide, a building jig to our own design, options can be Optiparts, Harken deck gear, North Sail, etc etc.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPToxnoSPnIeQa0cjH21B8bPOrAhqk_VWzwvwgIULTrKW67vlkvYVEnXY3Y8MFR41b9GQLsTVAkp5LIZWTndtaihSMnaVnDmeQkQEGot5zQjCeeYR0i-axzKBehO10OKYGd5ocCE2e0pTxLOE2txFyFEpjiMAFk2k5ci_uGvwb-P99Vq28EqJFArkY4O-z/s640/IMG_3958.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPToxnoSPnIeQa0cjH21B8bPOrAhqk_VWzwvwgIULTrKW67vlkvYVEnXY3Y8MFR41b9GQLsTVAkp5LIZWTndtaihSMnaVnDmeQkQEGot5zQjCeeYR0i-axzKBehO10OKYGd5ocCE2e0pTxLOE2txFyFEpjiMAFk2k5ci_uGvwb-P99Vq28EqJFArkY4O-z/s320/IMG_3958.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Floats can either red or grey, supplied by Optiparts. We can also supply the Optiparts masts sets and related parts.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmE-WingF7JTDqXMHzluHMvldKrSB5xTPlKDJXIL0XAYFBbyI7F06wMTFtVfybRs0HyA2ioSEad4i8vzQwAxcyJ8fsNVyQrJZZK5d6_qGBnnqe6jE7fEgEZs5A9f6Us7USZ8QnOE1C-7z21GI6Y7NdY0w72Ank31zWQI6WGrf-y27A2dTXSMz5_QRc3USt/s640/IMG_3967.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmE-WingF7JTDqXMHzluHMvldKrSB5xTPlKDJXIL0XAYFBbyI7F06wMTFtVfybRs0HyA2ioSEad4i8vzQwAxcyJ8fsNVyQrJZZK5d6_qGBnnqe6jE7fEgEZs5A9f6Us7USZ8QnOE1C-7z21GI6Y7NdY0w72Ank31zWQI6WGrf-y27A2dTXSMz5_QRc3USt/s320/IMG_3967.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>At this time we use imported French made marine plywood , its light weight and stronger than some other makes?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixwPB00Z6TvUsFjcWy0b9E6HRqGmQ7km5VGkawbyfWWUfnuf53YqxJtE_Kfae3N_abJTvfXE31NZ-q2pDWpNaWU4H9pslDWBXA50n2FFlZ-780JpgNxL3X6hPfrd3RGY3QKWavGYXmkgnJmAuvoYdSfCJwABlKx7PpIGh4txitbG-EPGk1wr7LaP8qjAES/s320/Joubert%20ply%20label.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixwPB00Z6TvUsFjcWy0b9E6HRqGmQ7km5VGkawbyfWWUfnuf53YqxJtE_Kfae3N_abJTvfXE31NZ-q2pDWpNaWU4H9pslDWBXA50n2FFlZ-780JpgNxL3X6hPfrd3RGY3QKWavGYXmkgnJmAuvoYdSfCJwABlKx7PpIGh4txitbG-EPGk1wr7LaP8qjAES/s1600/Joubert%20ply%20label.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>We started production of our Optimist wood epoxy dinghy kits back in 2004, so next year will be the second decade of production for us.</p><p>Please contact me for pricing and delivery.</p>Mc Bridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936710654333009188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696865986115363040.post-36306831113738479502023-09-19T08:09:00.004+02:002023-09-20T09:23:39.680+02:00Proteus 106 plywood kit set packing.<p> We are shipping a Proteus 106 kit set to a professional boat builder in Italy, he will do the assembly for his client who resides in Germany.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD33ZjKz3NxoZTjPSCFx1g2SuenorMAhNf8bWNJuDgCBIQ8udxlvvbBHfDmMlpwiafCkKI2BNrsU8xWuSnB7zT3zuLv-7an8R2ypbq2sA0hYbmRm0WofR_0v7dj9kbUqTbIgHWz5UI4DnJjzOffkfFJTqvfiBWr9-uourXP8R8n1LMFZhOwW_PVXok8JkO/s2457/Proteus%20106%20Digicut%20crates.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1866" data-original-width="2457" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD33ZjKz3NxoZTjPSCFx1g2SuenorMAhNf8bWNJuDgCBIQ8udxlvvbBHfDmMlpwiafCkKI2BNrsU8xWuSnB7zT3zuLv-7an8R2ypbq2sA0hYbmRm0WofR_0v7dj9kbUqTbIgHWz5UI4DnJjzOffkfFJTqvfiBWr9-uourXP8R8n1LMFZhOwW_PVXok8JkO/s320/Proteus%20106%20Digicut%20crates.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We have supplied the correct standard of pine wood packing crates, steel band strapped they are very secure.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB5H7DbUEGSkk-GHbITM2g5xvrBKj_60LVIK0ZgXw7kiFTSA4yF5pVLUVTxtTBj9UXVEdk1gbA8uHJUOfAKMHo5Eli22At4cg1yfwsduljnShYTmyARynUcZZs15UAiWlBmKc0lQHXLLvOiJVY7YxD1MHkL3KkaktLzOGHAsDInLjU5b6NqpMjP-VTMxVZ/s3072/Proteus%20106%20ply%20packing.%20two.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="2304" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB5H7DbUEGSkk-GHbITM2g5xvrBKj_60LVIK0ZgXw7kiFTSA4yF5pVLUVTxtTBj9UXVEdk1gbA8uHJUOfAKMHo5Eli22At4cg1yfwsduljnShYTmyARynUcZZs15UAiWlBmKc0lQHXLLvOiJVY7YxD1MHkL3KkaktLzOGHAsDInLjU5b6NqpMjP-VTMxVZ/s320/Proteus%20106%20ply%20packing.%20two.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Packing and shipping can be arranged here so that you the customer does not have to worry about such details, we can ship to most places in the World.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi29IAuQeAy0h7Kk8y5FjppXvKwPXTKixgKWZb6ubtQn1uVmwESXwFpHGLZiMvFT0WGnYB9BxyzjOLGUad69YOddcLeTzhVl9PmfAz63kONg1bjJQsUt3g3CgeAjtlTMc7wFIhDzRdT16SXTHbgD1c3UtJLLYLtqttymS-3ULOfnzReJnWANfgdmXGJJLIi/s320/Sarita%20Proteus%20106%20%20,%20before%20mast%20fitting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi29IAuQeAy0h7Kk8y5FjppXvKwPXTKixgKWZb6ubtQn1uVmwESXwFpHGLZiMvFT0WGnYB9BxyzjOLGUad69YOddcLeTzhVl9PmfAz63kONg1bjJQsUt3g3CgeAjtlTMc7wFIhDzRdT16SXTHbgD1c3UtJLLYLtqttymS-3ULOfnzReJnWANfgdmXGJJLIi/s1600/Sarita%20Proteus%20106%20%20,%20before%20mast%20fitting.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Sarita was a Proteus 106 built from a kit we supplied, in this picture she has been launched and awaits the fitting of her mast.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1XPLUP_nJani1SP6SJe0WlRt0V2cipCzbVAlL7cAMJi4UTMqrZpbzbqkA9-BP77ASTq6qYWlnvpynuBXjaDg2pvrcGqtpsbmuoj9x8PjO2ic45YonJAwEJrtT7p_ZI5AfrDhic0BzB2O-y_ZRq27cfnjl0WC5DrWTm0Yl5rSafWlXwF2ljdtpsp3M8EbD/s320/Sarita%20Proteus%20106%20sailing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1XPLUP_nJani1SP6SJe0WlRt0V2cipCzbVAlL7cAMJi4UTMqrZpbzbqkA9-BP77ASTq6qYWlnvpynuBXjaDg2pvrcGqtpsbmuoj9x8PjO2ic45YonJAwEJrtT7p_ZI5AfrDhic0BzB2O-y_ZRq27cfnjl0WC5DrWTm0Yl5rSafWlXwF2ljdtpsp3M8EbD/s1600/Sarita%20Proteus%20106%20sailing.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This is Sarita with her mast fitted and returning to harbour.</div><div><br /><div><br /><div>We have recent quotes from North Sails, Sparcraft and Harken, please ask if you require them.<br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div></div></div>Mc Bridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936710654333009188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696865986115363040.post-65434434754386222562023-09-19T08:05:00.002+02:002023-09-19T08:05:07.970+02:00Paper Jet 14 for sale<p> A Paper Jet 14 dinghy was built from a CKD Boats kit set, its build was a feature over three issues of Sailing magazine.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ56OPzeWK7ADHHI8py3ionlFme4kJEfsUhqGMSiLrHdMfWHVVtdZvKfo1w5SlCY_vySRzGUl1isKVS4x1SYJ1rtGKDMKcxKgKCW2wN9J34tRgVXGZCMGaQ8BSaBy0C3lVbm21Uf-AlGepUsA7rVH4JVUJLtLYqPRCDCoUe-xPoXN9CoHSZns4rn9EgS88/s495/Sea%20Bird%20Paper%20Jet%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="367" data-original-width="495" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ56OPzeWK7ADHHI8py3ionlFme4kJEfsUhqGMSiLrHdMfWHVVtdZvKfo1w5SlCY_vySRzGUl1isKVS4x1SYJ1rtGKDMKcxKgKCW2wN9J34tRgVXGZCMGaQ8BSaBy0C3lVbm21Uf-AlGepUsA7rVH4JVUJLtLYqPRCDCoUe-xPoXN9CoHSZns4rn9EgS88/s320/Sea%20Bird%20Paper%20Jet%201.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The builder was also in the process of building a Dix 43 and has since sailed off to venture to new places, his Paper Jet 14 is now for sale.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The dinghy is in Port Owen , South Africa.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3jutv-aagMWHag14wVVCa01KT_vOexeQjWRVbe20dOj5mLR8OhlQw-qOr3ORmHQWDjv7FWZ62ALbJR-41GGeAYIAQNRPFt6ynyYMA759zNzujyw2Fz7tz9hSFgMre4qBAXF7EFFhq9uxoPJfx7VhxS-36hcE8OXgSXkUlgj9hAy7LPOq3RA7omq94E7zM/s720/Sea%20Bird%20Paper%20Jet%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3jutv-aagMWHag14wVVCa01KT_vOexeQjWRVbe20dOj5mLR8OhlQw-qOr3ORmHQWDjv7FWZ62ALbJR-41GGeAYIAQNRPFt6ynyYMA759zNzujyw2Fz7tz9hSFgMre4qBAXF7EFFhq9uxoPJfx7VhxS-36hcE8OXgSXkUlgj9hAy7LPOq3RA7omq94E7zM/s320/Sea%20Bird%20Paper%20Jet%203.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Please contact me for the contact details of the dinghy's owner and I will put you in touch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Built to the very highest of standards!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Mc Bridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936710654333009188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696865986115363040.post-78091642192007954552023-08-12T15:43:00.004+02:002023-08-17T09:02:00.683+02:00Explorer 18 design by Dudley Dix<p> Dudley is offering plans to his Explorer 18 day boat now.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOHocTM93YOAGZZQEfSFNzchvjtysW8iJurPWnZaUOUYvxDjzX5f8cftX4LidpudIigf9mExSqwbNP8mdPNUNFqQDud1vJWBco5hGTV9rNeLUM1iinTsgYDtgo7Kzq6okhaqtBYKfxf5YZne8ahiFA3EbagfBjFQ47c3CU9B9YoQA5agD5QxB_L007uAO4/s400/Sentinel%20ExplorercApril%202016%20Regatta%20pics_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="400" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOHocTM93YOAGZZQEfSFNzchvjtysW8iJurPWnZaUOUYvxDjzX5f8cftX4LidpudIigf9mExSqwbNP8mdPNUNFqQDud1vJWBco5hGTV9rNeLUM1iinTsgYDtgo7Kzq6okhaqtBYKfxf5YZne8ahiFA3EbagfBjFQ47c3CU9B9YoQA5agD5QxB_L007uAO4/s320/Sentinel%20ExplorercApril%202016%20Regatta%20pics_1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> The plywood sections can be CNC cut by CKD Boats and shipped World wide.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5kp-WRhB03nOkr9_zQ1uIYZcxoB1zYRIW3CdypsUmNoN90Aa95IVnGqk2aUrFKihqKvJnJi6qiyKFOT3SCk3tIf_ejHwSIKvC5sOQhP8OMpW2rwVuaCkNT5BJAf4geK-5JZ5jaasQNjpMmgBM2S7_oSk1ReMZ6iniJ1ilvGFhnRiIXf1TSZiJOExpFt6E/s1815/Sentinel%20Explorer%20exploded.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="1815" height="120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5kp-WRhB03nOkr9_zQ1uIYZcxoB1zYRIW3CdypsUmNoN90Aa95IVnGqk2aUrFKihqKvJnJi6qiyKFOT3SCk3tIf_ejHwSIKvC5sOQhP8OMpW2rwVuaCkNT5BJAf4geK-5JZ5jaasQNjpMmgBM2S7_oSk1ReMZ6iniJ1ilvGFhnRiIXf1TSZiJOExpFt6E/s320/Sentinel%20Explorer%20exploded.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p>We can offer in both Okoume marine and Far East hardwood plywood.</p><p>The marine ply option uses 14 sheets of 9mm and 1 sheet of 4mm okoume plywood, total price is U$2073 or Rands 39,385 ex Cape Town, shipping is possible and at our cost.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg99iP09dKMVXs1FK977WUNJqKezHm_uny9hnMQW5NwbgoTmQxy_BNAhUrhDbSI0sHr_cb8zO2emqyVwbnlhqinxMBLoD-jD5c7vG4tOyb2M48948URGgUOMLstWKIgcFRymO8JztI9Bi_6VsPOEJPDaX4hwfMZF9af0AJaT7Kxsvb06V4GD6ipphrD-sZK/s399/Sentinel%20Explorer%20rig.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="399" data-original-width="350" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg99iP09dKMVXs1FK977WUNJqKezHm_uny9hnMQW5NwbgoTmQxy_BNAhUrhDbSI0sHr_cb8zO2emqyVwbnlhqinxMBLoD-jD5c7vG4tOyb2M48948URGgUOMLstWKIgcFRymO8JztI9Bi_6VsPOEJPDaX4hwfMZF9af0AJaT7Kxsvb06V4GD6ipphrD-sZK/s320/Sentinel%20Explorer%20rig.jpg" width="281" /></a></div><br /><p>Plans are U$300.00 which is Rands 6000 at todays R.O.E</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><br /><p><br /></p>Mc Bridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936710654333009188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696865986115363040.post-76678826969560806202023-07-21T15:41:00.007+02:002023-08-09T10:39:08.317+02:00Lavranos Designed Proteus 106 design kit, a revised price!<p> With the South African to U$ dollar rate being weak on the SA side a new price and using all imported plywood's, shows that even with the extras plys for the Mini Keels that are now supplied over the standard kit, there has been very little change in the total pricing.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3n9H2H6pzFNNFvtzAbFTFuo2NYfP2UEVvRfz0xaCsiNImgjcz4y9Euw4Bv1FTlvjBFLSYcQE5jDDM52a6_-nwXIh_QVZlCbVpk0jq_2aHDSyo2ei1n2wjou3VVuP9u795BQDxysGGicY4hwysHNxAmekKNGYGF-Ym619D1NZUoAgWiH1tcQDZ-GZnegj_/s2048/Proteus%20106%20-%20Outcast%20Aug%202012%20new%20bottom%20paint.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3n9H2H6pzFNNFvtzAbFTFuo2NYfP2UEVvRfz0xaCsiNImgjcz4y9Euw4Bv1FTlvjBFLSYcQE5jDDM52a6_-nwXIh_QVZlCbVpk0jq_2aHDSyo2ei1n2wjou3VVuP9u795BQDxysGGicY4hwysHNxAmekKNGYGF-Ym619D1NZUoAgWiH1tcQDZ-GZnegj_/s320/Proteus%20106%20-%20Outcast%20Aug%202012%20new%20bottom%20paint.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>With another kit now sold and to the EU, we are told it will be fitted with electric drive motors and batteries as alternative power.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlT0EpBKlxe2_NOvsaVWlCq8MI2T3xSwkhFvI9Wb_Vw-Ee9M3RvW-z318MMsL_Vv9pa0kGAO_nLhV2AFVzCWJk24aliY-u3sEn4re7iTI3jdh3U-aQM4nUuShGuH49KTrwlw2eYsxF60W6wlacb-QDsE-nQxaedzETF1ItxPh62FBTUA_DkWf5WpCIsbK4/s320/Joubert%20ply%20label.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlT0EpBKlxe2_NOvsaVWlCq8MI2T3xSwkhFvI9Wb_Vw-Ee9M3RvW-z318MMsL_Vv9pa0kGAO_nLhV2AFVzCWJk24aliY-u3sEn4re7iTI3jdh3U-aQM4nUuShGuH49KTrwlw2eYsxF60W6wlacb-QDsE-nQxaedzETF1ItxPh62FBTUA_DkWf5WpCIsbK4/s1600/Joubert%20ply%20label.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>French made marine ply is used in the kit.</div><div><br /></div><div>A new PDF and pricing is available, please contact me for a copy.</div><div><br /></div><div>Plans are not included and must be purchased from Angelo Lavranos, the designer.</div><div><br /></div><div>Roy</div><div><p><br /></p></div>Mc Bridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936710654333009188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696865986115363040.post-53763188386164994652023-04-16T08:37:00.002+02:002023-10-21T09:17:31.486+02:00Aries wind Vane self steering, air vane<p> As a part of the manufacture of parts suitable for the Aries Wind Vane self steering gear I am now producing the plywood Air Vanes in imported marine plywood.</p><p><br /></p><p>The ply is special in that it is a five veneer ply and stronger than the original three ply build.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK6tf8O1qjq-8Mdn911bIUCTFofOCWXEpM23mmKEHHop_svbg2sQKzSLTTBsGWJ-DZzSxj6VjVxCXxtVS1L4kaGDLFo5tJFhuqVv__3-kJxQb99iqos4xzl2FIg5B_vdvvccgTZtH6Pdd_u4QvUgWM3SHbzpUc_TLuse5yvyGKfmXVxO6KHXNQ3O7ukA/s2117/Aries%20Air%20vanes%20in%20Okoume%20marine%20ply%20ready%20to%20ship.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2117" data-original-width="2067" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK6tf8O1qjq-8Mdn911bIUCTFofOCWXEpM23mmKEHHop_svbg2sQKzSLTTBsGWJ-DZzSxj6VjVxCXxtVS1L4kaGDLFo5tJFhuqVv__3-kJxQb99iqos4xzl2FIg5B_vdvvccgTZtH6Pdd_u4QvUgWM3SHbzpUc_TLuse5yvyGKfmXVxO6KHXNQ3O7ukA/s320/Aries%20Air%20vanes%20in%20Okoume%20marine%20ply%20ready%20to%20ship.JPG" width="312" /></a></div><br /><p>Now being CNC cut and shaped to a pattern taken from one that Nick Franklin of Aries in Cowes I.O.W supplied me with.</p><p>In stock now, as are the Vesconite Hi Lube bushes.</p>Mc Bridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936710654333009188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696865986115363040.post-53466678786917407932023-02-20T13:03:00.001+01:002023-02-20T13:03:20.091+01:00Aries Vane Gear bush kit<p> They can now be supplied as a made to order kit using special Vesconite Hi Lube material, the Vesconite will far outlast any other product on the market?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV5j7opwCaAks8w_yx6ooVv8K7U6Q3fXro5sX3J0ICgvEauWsIdgmdnepBGLiunHD5VeF30BTqVg-6TJxk5jmgqZ33QEe1U8o7UhylqRwuYgSO6VryhqsvYmvqAsV_Uvdp-w3ZxzcMFLNBp8EoJt-XVqUSmDnrnN6I3D5iCRBZOYgzJzBoQwTFKCHbhQ/s2161/Aries%20new%20Vesconite%20High%20Lube%20bearings%20set.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2003" data-original-width="2161" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV5j7opwCaAks8w_yx6ooVv8K7U6Q3fXro5sX3J0ICgvEauWsIdgmdnepBGLiunHD5VeF30BTqVg-6TJxk5jmgqZ33QEe1U8o7UhylqRwuYgSO6VryhqsvYmvqAsV_Uvdp-w3ZxzcMFLNBp8EoJt-XVqUSmDnrnN6I3D5iCRBZOYgzJzBoQwTFKCHbhQ/s320/Aries%20new%20Vesconite%20High%20Lube%20bearings%20set.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Please contact me on pricing, I can ship Worldwide using Fedex.</p>Mc Bridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936710654333009188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696865986115363040.post-79241849763380062023-02-02T09:55:00.001+01:002023-02-02T09:55:09.607+01:00Hillman Imp new parts<p> I have been producing a range of new parts for the Hillman Imp for some years now.</p><p>Please supply your email address if you would like a copy of the last PDF that I produced on parts available.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij_65qATuCQGVqAceFIOqVlRSjqDKkYSJ007gt9iGlLakw-O7dznnV6cgtpbM4P7X87vLASMmH2BnEKsgvR0BwqNy1gP50JVKJ_58l2Dy9tzlewqJxbDBMf1hyJ1UtZ32NfDxqdZ5T8Yxflrb5FXwn4Zsswg33gZ4u8omN6kNpHVJYXSb2kfU8ic33pw/s1600/Imp%20transaxle%20clutch%20fork%20on%201971%20Imp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij_65qATuCQGVqAceFIOqVlRSjqDKkYSJ007gt9iGlLakw-O7dznnV6cgtpbM4P7X87vLASMmH2BnEKsgvR0BwqNy1gP50JVKJ_58l2Dy9tzlewqJxbDBMf1hyJ1UtZ32NfDxqdZ5T8Yxflrb5FXwn4Zsswg33gZ4u8omN6kNpHVJYXSb2kfU8ic33pw/s320/Imp%20transaxle%20clutch%20fork%20on%201971%20Imp.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>There are also recycled original parts such as this transaxle clutch fork, a later version.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR_K_fGBzEU6oLELZJmPkNgvgOfIqEeVCVw7aDQdM7el6H5QUcr7vTviZykVS8x1kOSeCnsEDhR1iPgJgRjNFCPDKN-QXhhsq2hMVA-QfI95vrHa9gE12a_APgwc6s7R9dcDBTY5K2wea0KzG-FKcCrTKkgL5AHLhs0ysUQNt5vZynTp0TRVIEFiCSGQ/s300/Fedex%20logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR_K_fGBzEU6oLELZJmPkNgvgOfIqEeVCVw7aDQdM7el6H5QUcr7vTviZykVS8x1kOSeCnsEDhR1iPgJgRjNFCPDKN-QXhhsq2hMVA-QfI95vrHa9gE12a_APgwc6s7R9dcDBTY5K2wea0KzG-FKcCrTKkgL5AHLhs0ysUQNt5vZynTp0TRVIEFiCSGQ/s1600/Fedex%20logo.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Delivery by Fedex is working well as they are very quick to deliver and cost effective too.</p><p>An indication is from last week, an Imp saloon rear side window glazing rubber, Cape Town, South Africa to Budapest, Hungary in just five days! </p>Mc Bridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936710654333009188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696865986115363040.post-37429627362436998642023-01-31T07:11:00.002+01:002023-01-31T07:20:41.604+01:00Aries Vane Gear servicing<p> For many years I have been servicing Aries Vane Gears.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirR4WjruzMQHQZvZAQuJ6nrjwGm978-cvE3OVO_hjxx6RJTdmwyigGNfk2yfiElZfkfW0VbQ8AhpKh3q2fvOemMrSToH-6_3k2gYN_7tvq3Pcs0F0EqhiyJtMQYtCt7cjZWk2OTgriA2gXON92onyftD3BG3z1_Hdyex6nBu5oAEaaTrm3qAPX18pjcA/s2844/Aries,%20serviced%20with%20Vesconite%20bearings.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2844" data-original-width="1563" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirR4WjruzMQHQZvZAQuJ6nrjwGm978-cvE3OVO_hjxx6RJTdmwyigGNfk2yfiElZfkfW0VbQ8AhpKh3q2fvOemMrSToH-6_3k2gYN_7tvq3Pcs0F0EqhiyJtMQYtCt7cjZWk2OTgriA2gXON92onyftD3BG3z1_Hdyex6nBu5oAEaaTrm3qAPX18pjcA/s320/Aries,%20serviced%20with%20Vesconite%20bearings.JPG" width="176" /></a></div><br /><p>This one has been serviced and has new Vesconite Hi Lube bearings fitted, Vesconite is ultra had wearing and not likely to wear out.</p><p><br /></p><p>The owner of this one wishes to sell it, please contact me for the contact details or pricing on a Vesconiite bearing kit.</p>Mc Bridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936710654333009188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696865986115363040.post-21819638197574620492023-01-20T11:00:00.001+01:002023-01-20T11:00:28.440+01:00St Ayles Skiff in kit sets<p> The St Ayles Skiff we cut and supplied to the Hout Bay Yacht Club is in regular use, a second craft is now being considered?</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrWbINrQ2flNGM9an6AttAsclZhs0vGtVQNM7-BYKzMeO9jz5YksTyTR9bwcd-fL5yOZdUEZoFJIaoBJf4Vo9KqyyrPEc285M3Zry3X98rVdbqMqbvUCr-zmb6ksZLtehON8XXeErsFQnRaiWyvWW1wwMrAO4d2gsluwHkPEnjU2ef4vueBjL9vHKagQ/s3072/St%20Ayles%20Skiff%20arrives%20HBYC.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1348" data-original-width="3072" height="140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrWbINrQ2flNGM9an6AttAsclZhs0vGtVQNM7-BYKzMeO9jz5YksTyTR9bwcd-fL5yOZdUEZoFJIaoBJf4Vo9KqyyrPEc285M3Zry3X98rVdbqMqbvUCr-zmb6ksZLtehON8XXeErsFQnRaiWyvWW1wwMrAO4d2gsluwHkPEnjU2ef4vueBjL9vHKagQ/s320/St%20Ayles%20Skiff%20arrives%20HBYC.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Shiping locally or World wide is possible.<br /><p><br /></p>Mc Bridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936710654333009188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696865986115363040.post-74330783147542009222023-01-20T10:57:00.001+01:002023-01-20T10:57:41.810+01:00Aries Vane Gears<p> There are around 8000 of the mark three Aries Vane Gears out there, they share the same gear sets as the later lift up Aries too.</p><p><br /></p><p>There is a shortage and need to find a supplier who can make the gears to an Imperial ( inches) size?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyd7qVomt1t8YxgJgPZA4A8MdXk-8vwy7AfJUZR8oMWZTuc8goveVf-qvB6vFeVSPf6ANWC_tPfOuaDLjQxjTcDGb2KYjSWNXnv1yMv2i4kYZ0wy-Ik9ebjSitILxBojVHdsRrJGAHlp3fJ-HgNGcLiJHNmS3SZvYO_ljj6gDU8-b65fGrL_0MiyIvzw/s2705/Aries%20Vane%20Gear%20gear%20set%20samples.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1658" data-original-width="2705" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyd7qVomt1t8YxgJgPZA4A8MdXk-8vwy7AfJUZR8oMWZTuc8goveVf-qvB6vFeVSPf6ANWC_tPfOuaDLjQxjTcDGb2KYjSWNXnv1yMv2i4kYZ0wy-Ik9ebjSitILxBojVHdsRrJGAHlp3fJ-HgNGcLiJHNmS3SZvYO_ljj6gDU8-b65fGrL_0MiyIvzw/s320/Aries%20Vane%20Gear%20gear%20set%20samples.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>I now have samples made and if there is enough interest in them I can consider making sets in either bronze or stainless steel, they could also be fabricated in sections in alloy?</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Mc Bridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936710654333009188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696865986115363040.post-5727314906365010812022-12-28T13:04:00.001+01:002022-12-28T13:04:11.581+01:00Aries Vane Gear cleaning service<p> Over the years, well decades the Aries Vane Gear becomes stained with salt and grime from its many miles steering your yacht.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjatcc1yBNrvKGb4pOyIcnVsndqow3a7mNs3hnVfFms5OIoN0xRTJQ8y29UISLPDRu2v3glndwYQDg41euwGM8BkpnvDzgkSZwWYrEhKLo14Q05EaZ0j0eJAXcGAS00-0uKvYPeRzjjKD0z86NBJhhsFbaBi4dmGdFbrZ2AUxfhpjcbfUfyR6-zY7lWA/s2778/Aries%20vane%20gear%20cleaning%20service.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1695" data-original-width="2778" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjatcc1yBNrvKGb4pOyIcnVsndqow3a7mNs3hnVfFms5OIoN0xRTJQ8y29UISLPDRu2v3glndwYQDg41euwGM8BkpnvDzgkSZwWYrEhKLo14Q05EaZ0j0eJAXcGAS00-0uKvYPeRzjjKD0z86NBJhhsFbaBi4dmGdFbrZ2AUxfhpjcbfUfyR6-zY7lWA/s320/Aries%20vane%20gear%20cleaning%20service.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>When an Aries Vane Gear comes in to me for new bearings I can offer a cleaning service of the various metal parts.</p>Mc Bridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936710654333009188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696865986115363040.post-34305709085343853912022-12-27T14:39:00.001+01:002022-12-27T14:39:17.900+01:00Aries vane gear model three down tube bearings<p> Made in the UK originally</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNb_hqA6m9UaZYlSYdpEXqOQrxqMywJ3-LNAzeEGQ8gY2WaFwWzVFE8qMXNIx504RlFp-Rj0kY6hPbIlwbmiCKUFs2gbwSV_Q5IfCv37IdksEVD80AsXH02Ya052siMZYnZRBgZ4Dpr4N5zRlUDgBJeRjiN1px7JB72itRtsbWmqNrLISp_JH9cOTIVQ/s2816/Aries%20down%20tube%20Vesconite%20high%20lube%20bushes%20on%20lathe.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="2816" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNb_hqA6m9UaZYlSYdpEXqOQrxqMywJ3-LNAzeEGQ8gY2WaFwWzVFE8qMXNIx504RlFp-Rj0kY6hPbIlwbmiCKUFs2gbwSV_Q5IfCv37IdksEVD80AsXH02Ya052siMZYnZRBgZ4Dpr4N5zRlUDgBJeRjiN1px7JB72itRtsbWmqNrLISp_JH9cOTIVQ/s320/Aries%20down%20tube%20Vesconite%20high%20lube%20bushes%20on%20lathe.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /> in PTFE which is a really slippy plastic, I now make them here in South Africa with a Durban made product named Vesconite High Lube.<p></p><p><br /></p><p>The Vesconite will outlast the PTFE and be very Slippy in service also.</p><p><br /></p><p>Check the web site at www.vesconite.com </p>Mc Bridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936710654333009188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696865986115363040.post-68831179754304322952022-12-27T11:05:00.001+01:002022-12-27T11:08:01.215+01:00Argie 15 sailing built by Jaap.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwxg_HKAjetI4_CY5mjuqKKnCmWm_iWX5Xin_olf3G_MQw7GfRgoRp-DBFzXaYw_nQj_KwPcsCy_Hi-C_kcOA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /> <p></p>Mc Bridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936710654333009188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696865986115363040.post-11533876566195598302022-12-27T10:56:00.002+01:002022-12-27T11:03:17.827+01:00The Aries mark three vane gear<p> What does the Aries mark three vane gear look like?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimAQkRSJyECA_Ppc1AJK1bGMxaEyozpBoT3jyFeeigpiAaFaMVzurRIzEO0F5MZ9wlRM6evSpu43GHotXvoFx-8H4eF0FVgyFll-p8-s0tWBXFVVzzZWPf2wCgkbkX9D6Jn-eGIRiUR3aS64vKzMpu5zx1k-ZU9ochZ75Tl4BV0Am8gkLCvRzQYhV3uw/s2414/Aries%20Mk3%20on%20Blixen,%20HBYC%20,%20RSA.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2414" data-original-width="1425" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimAQkRSJyECA_Ppc1AJK1bGMxaEyozpBoT3jyFeeigpiAaFaMVzurRIzEO0F5MZ9wlRM6evSpu43GHotXvoFx-8H4eF0FVgyFll-p8-s0tWBXFVVzzZWPf2wCgkbkX9D6Jn-eGIRiUR3aS64vKzMpu5zx1k-ZU9ochZ75Tl4BV0Am8gkLCvRzQYhV3uw/s320/Aries%20Mk3%20on%20Blixen,%20HBYC%20,%20RSA.JPG" width="189" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>This picture shows the Mk3 version, there may be others with some slightly changed fittings, the hinge assembly on the water paddle being one, the air vane clamp may be another.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_nd6fizIMOeIrmzg0EjpvmMzdpk08d_OogxlQ7UqiB9cIbONy_WvtZvrR_EEpYKQEN5OsmfXEGKfzaIGy4Oi8RLLS2eHI9vkwsjfbFZVVr5fUNFCaQqxwD0JjjurG7axrgun2LnEFqgOZGTz-no4DHNU7my3vcwz6dy-P9mN4Z596a8mtElvo2ihFOA/s542/Aries%20bronze%20gear.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="542" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_nd6fizIMOeIrmzg0EjpvmMzdpk08d_OogxlQ7UqiB9cIbONy_WvtZvrR_EEpYKQEN5OsmfXEGKfzaIGy4Oi8RLLS2eHI9vkwsjfbFZVVr5fUNFCaQqxwD0JjjurG7axrgun2LnEFqgOZGTz-no4DHNU7my3vcwz6dy-P9mN4Z596a8mtElvo2ihFOA/s320/Aries%20bronze%20gear.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Genuine Aries vane gears ( there are copies) should have the words Aries Cowes I . O .W in the main frame assembly.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglc3rLeAisjEL5L5P8hw8J1uBNhHdwwUghdHZoqEeghCNXzztvaSmqeojScv_UmJzxHj2hK50-KtAhIjLl6IdsHSfEI7dKBup9lKcLCIPIL_II1L7nbOUAQWkwPk_MYZNQb7-I_whS82NaFGajfZmJb8DZMvzMPsiJAqYgft7hZUPBNqd1scOXxYWCtQ/s640/Aries%20in%20crate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="640" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglc3rLeAisjEL5L5P8hw8J1uBNhHdwwUghdHZoqEeghCNXzztvaSmqeojScv_UmJzxHj2hK50-KtAhIjLl6IdsHSfEI7dKBup9lKcLCIPIL_II1L7nbOUAQWkwPk_MYZNQb7-I_whS82NaFGajfZmJb8DZMvzMPsiJAqYgft7hZUPBNqd1scOXxYWCtQ/s320/Aries%20in%20crate.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This Aries was cleaned and restored by myself, it was then packed into a shipping container and sent by courier to its new owner.</div><br /><p><br /></p>Mc Bridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936710654333009188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696865986115363040.post-72924702191248737492022-12-27T10:46:00.004+01:002022-12-27T10:51:23.822+01:00Aries Vane Gear stainless steel cross shaft bearings<p> The early Aries Vane Gears were made to Imperial sizes, so the measurements were in inches.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwu6HoTgRKf2-pPfbf0-_y3diqbq6R-1Cr8TdbtZ9akEVWdJBOn7p89tD4m6q6xZhgu53Exh8ncac6YMgfwEQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>The stainless steel cross shaft that supports the swing arm measures 1" ( one inch ) I have made a set of standard Vesconite bushes to suit that, this will require the bronze or stainless steel gear machining out also.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5YlIGFXuE0tnKM2tQ67Spl-XXwBCVciXWOp1BkJzHHqDEGwSjpiJqT_xwGDWL81FAhVYtzwfA0A8lDCBY7VXadY9yl2fopaZMqiZuQfqRchyhhc-a6JIxlU4lRe5YE1StjP1I1fCQaVW1o7G9zrOBES4u4Eo9x0MkRYMUcjouUu3vb82MxXTHlrxuBg/s2816/Aries%20cross%20shaft%20Vesconite%20bearing,%20center%20hole.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="2816" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5YlIGFXuE0tnKM2tQ67Spl-XXwBCVciXWOp1BkJzHHqDEGwSjpiJqT_xwGDWL81FAhVYtzwfA0A8lDCBY7VXadY9yl2fopaZMqiZuQfqRchyhhc-a6JIxlU4lRe5YE1StjP1I1fCQaVW1o7G9zrOBES4u4Eo9x0MkRYMUcjouUu3vb82MxXTHlrxuBg/s320/Aries%20cross%20shaft%20Vesconite%20bearing,%20center%20hole.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Mc Bridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936710654333009188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696865986115363040.post-40387635478149508322022-12-27T09:41:00.003+01:002022-12-27T09:41:59.163+01:00Aries Vane Gear re made spare parts<p>Having the Aries Mk3 in for a service has allowed me to copy ( it is in inches ) exactly the required dimentions that need to be machined to.</p><p><br /></p><p>An old bearing to the stainless steel down leg is on the left, a new pair of bearings are on the machine.</p><p><br /></p><p>The Vesconite High Lube material in the lathe will next be cut to make a second set of bearings for another Aries Vane Gear.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHcXNuZFLo7F-GDHVw9DRV0R9cEvg36WBCAZKsFNvQ9sr-7pducAilwgq04_IVgoGOAYEjSuTpBiyMNYNIEHoqtYT0btVCG518d6a3-IemeN1qtOKr_rhpBDvchsZZ3MG5el4pVEZMah0vYVqe9ckO8KW978CrAwwwuloRTsByKYAgCor_fcgj6DGJyQ/s2816/Aries,%20dial%20gauge%20test%20with%20Vesconite%20High%20Lube%20in%20lathe.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1711" data-original-width="2816" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHcXNuZFLo7F-GDHVw9DRV0R9cEvg36WBCAZKsFNvQ9sr-7pducAilwgq04_IVgoGOAYEjSuTpBiyMNYNIEHoqtYT0btVCG518d6a3-IemeN1qtOKr_rhpBDvchsZZ3MG5el4pVEZMah0vYVqe9ckO8KW978CrAwwwuloRTsByKYAgCor_fcgj6DGJyQ/s320/Aries,%20dial%20gauge%20test%20with%20Vesconite%20High%20Lube%20in%20lathe.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Mc Bridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936710654333009188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696865986115363040.post-58636016879441238032022-12-27T09:07:00.002+01:002022-12-27T09:07:38.744+01:00Aries Vane Gear bushes in Vesconite High Lube plastic<p> Aries Vane Gears will work better and for longer if the bushes ( bearings ) are made from Vesconite High Lube material.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnNEdeXKb0UZrMAh4j6TGAy8gorkFOPlDoQuM-KIiwVQY5bNO_3PR1BG-6soFOw3lH_AEMoo_R04t5ndwDcbww9NUrB8neuR6rP4W8ixFLrzdvcuBp-nWrpo4yZ020bWDlgInyFTZaHvuTyT_EwguaPNLfzbQIp8kA8Pj1bCd7Hf9T0lDWX6LgacPb5g/s2161/Aries%20Vesconite%20High%20Lube%20bearings%20set.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2003" data-original-width="2161" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnNEdeXKb0UZrMAh4j6TGAy8gorkFOPlDoQuM-KIiwVQY5bNO_3PR1BG-6soFOw3lH_AEMoo_R04t5ndwDcbww9NUrB8neuR6rP4W8ixFLrzdvcuBp-nWrpo4yZ020bWDlgInyFTZaHvuTyT_EwguaPNLfzbQIp8kA8Pj1bCd7Hf9T0lDWX6LgacPb5g/s320/Aries%20Vesconite%20High%20Lube%20bearings%20set.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>The Aries Vane Gear mark three version I have in for service right now has had a set of bushes made, they are ready to fit soon.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqSB_l4yHdkpYMWvAGU26dS9OGHRZpyhWA39eq07tsA0PtGxTB_wbrzn0eFMYI78nNvsT34VUwMJFKFVQVHPeaF60GSn7uI3j155hXhVR7CUjwU8NfIeEckBGLDsLEqvMPF7tRfj50ZazDUx_0N_j0_nzMvIXRNbcKOiCLdXREMbCaQwdiJjZx0yuGkA/s2768/Maximat%20V10%20P%20metal%20lathe%20cleaned.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1705" data-original-width="2768" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqSB_l4yHdkpYMWvAGU26dS9OGHRZpyhWA39eq07tsA0PtGxTB_wbrzn0eFMYI78nNvsT34VUwMJFKFVQVHPeaF60GSn7uI3j155hXhVR7CUjwU8NfIeEckBGLDsLEqvMPF7tRfj50ZazDUx_0N_j0_nzMvIXRNbcKOiCLdXREMbCaQwdiJjZx0yuGkA/s320/Maximat%20V10%20P%20metal%20lathe%20cleaned.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /> It is thought that over 20,000 Aries Vane Gears of various types were produced?<p></p><p>Who has them and where are they, there were many models and types over the years!</p><p>Some we see here in Hout Bay near Cape Town and from time to time I am asked to service them for their owners.</p><p>In the past would ask a local engineer to machine bearings from Acetal, that person is no longer available to me, so to be able to continue to service Aries gears I have bought a Maximat V10-P lathe.</p><p>With this lathe I can now machine in house and deliver faster.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4QlUa2tkOkJ5VZYc3_WCak125Avzhji423e4u3jFNmeaPCIHsH0X7tYSiYl4g3Qi1_7Se-HnKEx9jQ1OBIykjwH57FEveZyWq2kTl2Wu7yjqXVaiSdNwr4MdCOCa5iHqp41tv5TGj2Zr3coyP0P2gVMEqKPLxF4G6CLeYo1nEjnyLNL13MKV1UG2T1A/s1309/Maximat%20test%20on%20acetal.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1086" data-original-width="1309" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4QlUa2tkOkJ5VZYc3_WCak125Avzhji423e4u3jFNmeaPCIHsH0X7tYSiYl4g3Qi1_7Se-HnKEx9jQ1OBIykjwH57FEveZyWq2kTl2Wu7yjqXVaiSdNwr4MdCOCa5iHqp41tv5TGj2Zr3coyP0P2gVMEqKPLxF4G6CLeYo1nEjnyLNL13MKV1UG2T1A/s320/Maximat%20test%20on%20acetal.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>A test part for another use was on a sample of Acetal.</p><p>I can also machine none Aries parts as well?</p>Mc Bridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936710654333009188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696865986115363040.post-14354080825450785532022-12-27T08:49:00.004+01:002022-12-27T08:50:58.315+01:00An Argie 15 kit build in New Zealand<p>We shipped an Argie 15 kit down to Ian in Picton, New Zealand.</p><p><br /></p><p>Ian made a really fine job of his build and uses the result for both power and sailing ventures.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWmZr_w91mqj0rZmQXOKuZjiE74hQP2DvKUTr8M3RbNx1bZy8LGZSDKZsuST6sDCw9_0ICvJJ65kfiKC549jPkuvptDf_aUFjngyo0R4rt795KkPk7RE71j2xIoIz36Sxex2FmbklcpHKVXG3nTz-XK4rQ7m4WT4Od4ZS9H3J19xyV-sPQ_OqlgZJJNw/s912/Argie%2015%20pic%20by%20Bill%20Pettigrew.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="547" data-original-width="912" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWmZr_w91mqj0rZmQXOKuZjiE74hQP2DvKUTr8M3RbNx1bZy8LGZSDKZsuST6sDCw9_0ICvJJ65kfiKC549jPkuvptDf_aUFjngyo0R4rt795KkPk7RE71j2xIoIz36Sxex2FmbklcpHKVXG3nTz-XK4rQ7m4WT4Od4ZS9H3J19xyV-sPQ_OqlgZJJNw/s320/Argie%2015%20pic%20by%20Bill%20Pettigrew.png" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Bill Petigrew took the image.</p> <p></p>Mc Bridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936710654333009188noreply@blogger.com0