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  1. Graham - appreciate the drawing John - I remember seeing your “german” sheet. I find it interesting that you attach the sheet to the transom. That opens up some possibilities.
  2. Graham, thanks for your update. You are correct on the failure. Cutting out the splintered part of the thwart will greatly simplify the thwart repair. I will add a 2nd wider strip to the bottom of the repair strip for more strength in that repair joint. Can I make the new step wider than the keel batten for more strength? But just adhere the new step to only the keel batten and not boat bottom panel? What about adding a piece of fiberglass in the step to distribute the shear force load in the step? Of course, there will be still a need for a drain hole in the aft part of the new step. Robert Beaufort NC
  3. There was an approx 1/4l” weep hole in the step facing the stern. That’s right where mast step broke in two. Good to know about epoxy coating the step. I believe lack of the epoxy coating cause the plywood in the step to delaminate over time due to moisure. Thanks, Robert
  4. The mizzen mast step on my BRS-17 failed tearing up the seat. Looks like the strep plywood laminate failed, possible due to water damage since the step wasn’t epoxy coated (not sure about about whether the step should have been coated - I’m not the builder). Looks like the mizzen mast step is built up from 3 pieces of 3/8” plywood. Could use some suggestions on how to repair the step and seat. Thinking of making a new step, plane and sand out the old step, and epoxy the new step in taking care to epoxy coat all surfaces and possibly add a piece of fiberglass inside the step. Not sure if the mast step should be epoxied to the centerboard trunk (appears the old step was barely attached to the trunk - maybe by accident). For the seat, thinking of glueing the seat back together and add a piece of plywood underneath the seat to re-enforce the seat repair. Thoughts? In addition, the mizzen rope traveler pulled out where it was just screwed to the rear seat. I’ll just re-attach the mizzen traveler using backing plates. Any suggestions on where to attach the mizzen traveler where the motor on the transom will not interfere?
  5. The plywood in the transom isn’t delaminating. The transom is made of 2 pieces of wood laminated together, a 3/4” solid piece and a 1/4” plywood. They are now separating.
  6. The transom on my BRS17 is delaminating from the top on one side. Was thinking of just wedging it open a little and pouring in some epoxy, then screwing it together with ss screws. Thoughts? BTW, I’m not the builder. Thanks
  7. no facebook account, no pics :-(
  8. from B&B site: The 2015 mess-about will be held on October 23 – 25
  9. I own BRS sail #134 that I bought from Sam. The boat for sale in Florida is a different boat.
  10. How do you reverse the lacing at each gorment. I tried this pattern (pic), biut the sail shape was horrible - twisted funny at each gorment. Went back to spiral lacing.
  11. any chance this will be offered next year? I thought of building a Jessy, but couldn't this year.
  12. thanks, looks like I'll have to add a place to mount the motor. With the seat continuing all the way around the back of the cockpit, the support for the rudder and the vertical bulkhead for the seat, I thinking I don't need to add re-enforcement to the stern if I use a small motor (2.5hp) and tie the mount into these areas.
  13. Looking for 4-stroke outboard recommendations for a BRS17. Bought Scot's BRS17, planning to use it around Beaufort NC like to visit Cape Lookout, also pleasure sailing and some fishing. Would like outboard as backup when wind dies or just isn't there. Long time small boat sailer, 1st time outboard user. Looking for light weight, very quiet outboard. Looking for recommendations on outboard and how to purchase. Guessing Craigslist may not prove useful due to small size and 4stroke requirement. Thoughts?
  14. This would be my first messabout. I'm really interested in coming down and seeing people's boats. What do people do for lodging?
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