Tag Archives: yard

Mizzen ready

Posted on April 2, 2016 by timsboats

I think I have my mizzen all sorted out now. I stepped way down on the mast diameter to just an 1-1/4′” closet pole. I had my doubts, but raised that 12 sq ft sail this morning in a good … Continue reading →

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More spar making

Posted on February 28, 2016 by timsboats

Man – what a beautiful Feb day in Cleveland. It seems to be a trend going here – maybe spring is really here 🙂 Of course I worked in the shop all day making the new mast. It is fully … Continue reading →

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Spar making

Posted on February 20, 2016 by timsboats

I finally got out in the shop today to actually do something instead of just talk about it or dream about it. Nice weather today – damn near 60 degrees in February in Cleveland? I’ll take it! Started making the yard … Continue reading →

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