GRACE

Grace in the sunset

Dolphin action

Some 'Dolphin' action

 

Recent images

Some images from the past couple of months.

 

A New Dolphin on the water.

You cant beat the the sight of a six metre on the water, this has been an easy build, more of an assembly really and the reward is amazing!

A beautiful elegant 6M 

Winch and rudder servo.

There are plenty of Winches to choose from but to keep it simple I'm going to recommend what I already know works with no issues.

I use an RMG available from SmartWinch UK. http://www.smartwinchuk.co.uk/winches.html

I have had no issues with My current RMG winch, its due a service and well worth it.

 

http://www.smartwinchuk.co.uk/selftensioningdr.html

I would recommend the self tentioning drum.

 I've  chosen a Power HD 20Kg servo for the rudder, I use a 6.6 volts LiFe battery so this is the ideal match.

The Deck and Access.

The deck as mentioned before is made from 3.6 mm ply wood. I have used one piece but a two piece deck would be fine, I just don't like joins in the middle so its a personal preference.Cutting 3.6mm ply wood requires a few knife blades and it takes a while to sand , fit and cut out the access cutouts.
Other material for a deck can be used and a nice light weight plastic deck could be fitted if you have access to a CNC cutting service in your town.

 The rear access above has been beveled, you won't see this when the patches are in place but it gives a nice edge for the patches.

 The deck is varnished, about five coats will give it a good seal and shine. Don't forget to varnish the underside too enough to seal it.

 I used a lid from a blender jar from the Nutri Bullet range, the top was open which allows a nice wood insert.

 

 The Nutri Bullet jar is about £8.00 but is well made, pitty you have to cut most of it off!

The rest of the deck fittings can now be fitted and the winch set up , this process should take an evening to do.

I've used a slide plate for 14mm groovy mast, the plate is adjustable and available from Sails etc.
http://www.sailsetc2.com/index.php/mast-slide.html 

As far as the deck and hull are concerned that's the yacht pretty much ready for sailing , just the jib sail to fit.
Although P.J. sails will quote and supply what you need to rig this yacht it is not a kit and you will need to know what your doing regards to building the rig.
 P.J. sails will not supply build instructions.
I have included reference photos on the blog and I will support any questions if I can.