Plastic Classic Forum

James I certainly appreciate your reply. Much to consider, but luckily I have time to think on it. I will take your word that the additional rig security is appreciable. At the very least, I think I'll work in additional support for intermediate lower chainplates before building out the saloon cabin...

Currently working in the V berth on my Swiftsure project, adding an additional beam and tabbing to the chain locker bulkhead to support a deck fitting for a moveable inner forestay. I'm already well convinced of the benefits of such a stay for heavy weather sails, but it got me thinking about future...

I should correct myself and say that "impervious" is not the right word for silicon bronze, but it is much higher on the galvanic scale than any zinc-bearing alloy. I hadn't considered glassing over the ballast, but having recently finished glassing the entire deck and hull-deck joint this...

James, Thanks for taking the time to reply. I did notice that a lot of those posts were from some time ago, but I figure if any other owners are online this would still be the best forum to find them. I did some rough measurements a few years back when I bought the boat and determined a tilting well...

Having been back in the archives here I've noticed that several members have or do own one of these beauties. I'm neck deep in a full rebuild of hull #20 and would would love to hear what other owners or those that have spent considerable time aboard might have to say. I plan on making several chang...

Andy, thanks for taking the time to reply. I appreciate the tips on maneuvering with the outboard, hopefully they will save me any potential embarrassment when I get around to splashing her. The ability for side thrust of the engine seems like a big benefit in my mind, and in my experience on smalle...

Thanks for replying. Your website and Youtube posts have been a big inspiration for me in gaining the confidence to take on a rebuild like this. I have had the intention of using many of your practical modifications, including the tilting outboard well, on a boat of my own long before I had the oppo...

Hello all, This is my first post here as I've only just discovered this forum. I'm a college senior that's been slowly bringing a gutted 1960 Rhodes Swiftsure 33 hull back to life as a sort of hobby project, and I'm sure to be in need of plenty of advice as I move along with her. One question that I...