Friday, August 16, 2013

Whitby / Brewer Sailboat Rendezvous 2013

The 2013, 20th Whitby/Brewer sailboat rendezvous will be held again at the West River Sailing Club in Galesville, Maryland on October 7, 8 & 9. Anyone who owns or is looking at a Whitby/Brewer is welcome to attend. Contact whitby42 "at" gmail.com to make arrangements.

Friday, August 9, 2013

Bowsprit, bobstay etc.....

Bobstay and bobstay plate installed.  My friend Rhys suggested adding "a second hole (on the lower plate) that can carry a waterline rode snubber".  I did not have this option as I bought the bowsprit already made.  I have seen this on a few boats and had thought it an interesting idea. 




Should be robust enough.




My late friend Patrick's boat "Gaia" for comparison purposes.  The location of my lower plate was dictated by the shape of the bow.


Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Small upgrades.....

My bowsprit did not come with a bob-stay, that had to be ordered separately.  I'm not even going to discuss the cost but if I ever sell the boat I'm taking it with me.








Moved into a bigger storage area in the yard.  This is how much space an exploded Whitby 42 takes up.