Very, very nice Gilbert. Congratulations!
so finally it is your build. thanks
your packet is under its way-
Good morning Gilbert- wow- looking great. I think the partial furled sail is a clever way for the sails not to “take over your ship”. Cheers Grant
Thanks Paul
Thanks Grant
THE PACKETS IS UNDERWAY-EL CAPI
Great
Thanks
Most welcome- most deserved Gilbert. I was in your neck of the woods (well Paris last night). Just a quick in and out- enjoyed it loads. Cheers Grant
I have installed the 2 jibs on the bowsprit.
In order to do that, I had to make some changes to the rigging described in the ZHL plan. The sheets from the end of the spritsail and topsail yards did not allow to include the 2 sails. SO I have rigged them differently.
Some pictures below
In order to do that, I had to make some changes to the rigging described in the ZHL plan. The sheets from the end of the spritsail and topsail yards did not allow to include the 2 sails. SO I have rigged them differently.
Some pictures below
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Gilbert, phenomenal job.
a big well done. Sails are perfect for me as well as the Riggen. it cannot be much better
How did you change the rigging, Gilbert? I am fast approaching rigging myself.
Thanks El Capi
Vic, in the ZHL plan, the sheets at the end of the 2 bowsprit yards end up on the top stay that connects the fore mast and the bowsprit. When these are installed, there is no more space to insert the jibs. I have therefore decided to connect those sheets differently (on the fore deck)
Hello all
I have completed the rigging of the fore topsail.
I have to say that this was more difficult than expected: installing 2 ropes and breaking 1 rope nearby. Those magnifying glasses are indeed very useful (required) but they reduce the vision scope).
Anyway, I finally made it (in about 8 days)
Below some pictures of where I stand:
Now, on to the fore topgallant sail ...
I have completed the rigging of the fore topsail.
I have to say that this was more difficult than expected: installing 2 ropes and breaking 1 rope nearby. Those magnifying glasses are indeed very useful (required) but they reduce the vision scope).
Anyway, I finally made it (in about 8 days)
Below some pictures of where I stand:
Now, on to the fore topgallant sail ...
Awesome Gilbert. She's a real beauty!
That’s a lot of work, Gilbert. Thanks for paving the way on this ship. It’s great to have a good example.