MikeStevenson Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 I started scanning the Amphora to perhaps do it up as a plan or download, but in the level of quality I'd like to keep, it would be a huge file. As long as the books are still circulating, I can't see as the scanning needs to be done right now. Peter wants me to get working on his Treasure Island book again, so that will be eat up all the fiddly time-wasting project motivation for awhile. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Gudschinsky Posted July 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2004 I was in third grade when we made that boat' date=' so I didn't do too much of the proofreading. Mike[/quote']Iwas in the fourth grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Posted July 27, 2004 Report Share Posted July 27, 2004 I was in third grade when we made that boat' date=' so I didn't do too much of the proofreading. Mike[/quote']Iwas in the fourth grade. I was a second grader, Sam too. We start 3rd grade next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Posted July 27, 2004 Report Share Posted July 27, 2004 We added wheels to Dragon to make it easier to move and Dad has a bigger, black cloth sail for us to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Gudschinsky Posted July 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2004 :shocked!: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Gudschinsky Posted August 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Dad has a bigger' date=' black cloth sail for us to use.[/quote']Alert, :!: :!: You only go in one direction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Gudschinsky Posted August 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 I was in third grade when we made that boat' date=' so I didn't do too much of the proofreading. Mike[/quote']Iwas in the fourth grade. I was a second grader, Sam too. We start 3rd grade next month. I start 5th grade in 13 days Laura starts 3rd too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Gudschinsky Posted August 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 Dad has a bigger' date=' black cloth sail for us to use.[/quote']Alert, :!: :!: You only go in one direction Did You recive my warning :?: :!: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Luckett Posted August 14, 2004 Report Share Posted August 14, 2004 Meaning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Posted August 14, 2004 Report Share Posted August 14, 2004 Dad has a bigger' date=' black cloth sail for us to use.[/quote']Alert, :!: :!: You only go in one direction Did You recive my warning :?: :!: What warning? Huh? We go all over the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Gudschinsky Posted August 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2004 When Swimmer sails she Only goes 1 dirrection and it is impossabale to turn around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Luckett Posted August 14, 2004 Report Share Posted August 14, 2004 Alexander, Use an oar off the transom as a rudder if you are using a sail. If you are rowing you should be able to turn the boat by pushing one oar and pulling on the other. That will cause the boat to spin. Another way is to pull harder and/or deeper with one oar while the other is raised. You should be able to change direction with Swimmer. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Gudschinsky Posted August 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2004 I tried that but the wind just turns me around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Luckett Posted August 14, 2004 Report Share Posted August 14, 2004 That is a problem with rowing in all sort of boats. The Amphoras' have lots of free board for wind to catch. I had a canoe one time that the wind would catch the front and spin me around when soloing. That one I solved by sitting in the middle and paddling until I could reach the shore, then stopped until the wind died down. You might try a long rudder off the transom; use an oar if you have an extra one, or build one. Unfortunately the only real solution may be to stay off the water when it is too windy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Gudschinsky Posted August 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 Alexander's turning difficulty comes from his first try out of a set of sails we built for Swimmer. He's got a nine square foot square sail and a jib. Alexander was using an oar off of the stern of one side, and launched with quite a good breeze. Swimmer shot right off, but steering was a problem and then he had some difficulties with the lines. In the end we decided that his rigger needed to do a better job, and that some practice in lighter winds would be of value. So for now, Alexander is back to rowing which he does quite well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Luckett Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 Dragon's sail is about 12 sqft and is square rigged. That is a good rig for running before the wind, but does not point or tack well at all. Sam and Ben used the sculling hole at the top of the transom for the rudder/oar. Does Swimmer have that? It is in the plans so I am guessing she does. It centers up the rudder effect and stears pretty good. Sculling is okay too. Our sailors are learning many basics of boating with this contest and having loads of FUN! We found a small anchor with road for about $10 at the local marine supply house, but have not used it yet. That should be interesting learning how to set and retrieve an anchor and not too expensive if it is lost somehow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Gudschinsky Posted August 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 Every time we find something we lose an anchor :lol!: :lol!: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Luckett Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 REALLY?? :shock: :crazyeyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Gudschinsky Posted August 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 I found a board I lost my anchor, Dad finds a tarp he lost his anchor. :snipersmile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Luckett Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Like father: like son, I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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