The Optimist training dinghy

The smallest boat we supply will be the Optimist dinghy.

The kit we offer has a builders jig which can be re used and is a good offer for clubs to build one after another.

We can also supply the North Sail and Harken deck package as part of the order.

The plywood we use it the correct grade of okoume species veneer which at this time we us from France.

Shipping World wide is possible, two customers from the USA were supplied in 2018.

Roy

Vuvuzella double scull

We have the plans and can now make a double scull CNC kit for you.

The image is the quad scull.

Contact me for details please.

Roy

Sadler 26 rudder order

We will be cutting a new rudder blank for a Sadler 26 soon, does anyone else want one?

The profile is pre cut and the shape of the foil is outlined, you then release or free off the extra  plywoods and the foil shape comes to life.

We use imported okoume marine plywood and the correct phenolic glue to laminate the plys with.

Shipping Worldwide is not a problem,

Roy

The launch went off well and the HBYC St Ayles Skiff was in the water

Seen here and in the water for the first time, the ideas on how to move the boat came very quickly.

There was a Scots piper to play the boat all the way from the HBYC club house and into the water.

Tradition has it that the best way to handle  an oar when close to or near another vessel is vertical.

Chris Sutton who did much of the woodwork and assembly of this  new boat kit takes a welcome break and is on the helm.

Roy

The St Ayles Skiff has been on its first trip

Seen here and in the Hout Bay Yacht Club boat park the finished St Ayles Skiff is ready to go again.

Roy

Reinis Navigator build progress

Just in some images and news from Reini who is building one of our CNC kits in Australia.

Hi Roy.

Boat all framed up, ready for stringers.

3 coats epoxy on, all done prior assembling and gluing.

All spars also completed, so coming along fine, reasonable on schedule for an August launch

Regards  Reini

The progress and standard of work really does look good, kits can be shipped Worldwide, the Navigator designer, John Welsford will supply the plans.

Roy

Building our St Ayles Skiff kit in Hout Bay, South Africa

The first kit was started late last year, it has since been built and will be launched in the Hout Bay Harbour on Sunday 17th February 2019 at the harbour slip next to the NSRI Station 8 and at 1400 hours.

Pictures by Paul Tomes of the HBYC.

Ten persons lifted the boat out from its building place under the HBYC club house.

The finished job is a credit to the group who joined hands, funded the kit and built the boat.

Contact me for a kit and pricing, shipping Worldwide is possible.

Roy

British Seagull engine restoration

The Seagull engine has long since gone out of production, those that still exist tend to be in need of spares or in some cases a full rebuild.

Not all engines are in such bad condition as this one!

Your own British Seagull engine can be restored, labour for one like this early 102 series maybe R20,000 or about U$1600, plus spares required and electro plating.

What you get in return will be a collectors item?

Re conditioned motors are normally test run before they are returned to their owners.

This engine dates to around 1963, it still runs and runs well on a 25:1 petrol to 2 stroke mix as the jets in the Amal twin jet carb were changed to allow the leaner mix.

Shipping World wide is possible.

Roy

Having fun in the USA building our Optimist kit

We shipped an Optimist kit out to Stuart in the USA last November, some pictures have arrived showing the family and the kit.

The little lad is a regular in the garage it seems.

All this work means its time for a sleep for this little man.

It will be fun watching the build progress and then the grandchild can start to learn to sail.

Roy

B&G Network Speed transducer

This one requires a new paddle but is otherwise in working condition.

A replacement paddle can also be supplied.

There is also a selection of the various Network instruments.

Contact me for pricing.

Roy

Shipping to the USA

One of the kits that we sent to the USA last year was an Optimist kit, that included the North Sail and Harken deck gear.

The 4 and 5 year old granddaughters keep bailing while 2 year old grandson Elliott is hanging in with me.

Already thinking about next kit boat,

Best regards,

Stuart 

Patrick collects his British Seagull motor

Good Evening Roy

Thank you for the opportunity to purchase such a classic restored workhorse

Will keep you posted on her performance

Regards

Patrick

The British Seagull in question was in a box of loose parts which I selected from to make the motor that Patrick now owns. It dates to 1962/ 63 and will be a 5hp model.

The container that I am holding is the Castrol 140 grade gear oil, I still have a few left in stock if anyone wants some?

Roy

Packing of our orders ?

Not all of our orders are plywood kits, some are related marine parts or even classic car parts?

This order is a refurbished Aries Mk3 self steering vane gear, plus a 10kg Bruce anchor, it is an original forged steel one, not a copy.

Note that each item has been secured in place with some 16mm wide steel band strapping.

When the 13mm ply lid is in place and screwed up the crate will then be steel band strapped for extra security.

Roy

Aries vane gear restoration

In between the boat kits I keep myself busy with various projects, one was a Mk3 Aries vane gear.

When it came in it was frozen solid, it took over a day to unfreeze it.

It is now complete and my next job is to make a packing crate so as to ship it to its new owner.

Roy

British Seagull 102 series running

This engine dates to around 1962/62, it has been rebuilt and restored .

We first test for coolant circulation with the rubber feed pipe disconnected.

Check the cooling water coming out of the side fitting,  that is the tell tale to allow you to check that you have water circulation.

The test tank.

This  is the long leg version and suitable for a workboat.

We may have enough parts to build one more 102 series British Seagull and to order.

Roy