NEWS - Wharram Builders and Friends2024-03-28T09:50:58Zhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/categories/2195841:Category:9269/listForCategory?categoryId=2195841%3ACategory%3A9269&feed=yes&xn_auth=noin europe/uk? Fancy a free trailer?tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2024-03-24:2195841:Topic:3018812024-03-24T20:59:07.025Ztidehttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/tide
<p>I found a tiki21 with a trailer that i really do not need.<br/>If anyone needs a trailer for a tiki 21 - perhaps a tiki26 as well?? -</p>
<p>please give me a shout for details.</p>
<p><br/>Cheers!</p>
<p>I found a tiki21 with a trailer that i really do not need.<br/>If anyone needs a trailer for a tiki 21 - perhaps a tiki26 as well?? -</p>
<p>please give me a shout for details.</p>
<p><br/>Cheers!</p> Pahi 63 Projecttag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2024-01-10:2195841:Topic:3007722024-01-10T11:04:02.778ZJackhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/Jack947
<p>Before I seriously consider building a Pahi 63, I thought I should check to see if there’s anyone in Australia who has an unfinished project that they want to move on? <br/><br/>Cheers, </p>
<p>Jack ⛵️</p>
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<p>Before I seriously consider building a Pahi 63, I thought I should check to see if there’s anyone in Australia who has an unfinished project that they want to move on? <br/><br/>Cheers, </p>
<p>Jack ⛵️</p>
<p></p> WANTED: WHARRAM PAHI 42tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2023-12-30:2195841:Topic:3007452023-12-30T23:48:37.644ZArchiehttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/Archie
<p>I am currently on the lookout for a Wharram Pahi 42! I'm based in North Devon, UK so anywhere in the UK is ideal. I am keen to find one I can work on, restore, and eventually sail away on!</p>
<p>- Archie.</p>
<p>I am currently on the lookout for a Wharram Pahi 42! I'm based in North Devon, UK so anywhere in the UK is ideal. I am keen to find one I can work on, restore, and eventually sail away on!</p>
<p>- Archie.</p> Dingy planstag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2023-12-23:2195841:Topic:3008232023-12-23T05:53:08.646ZLovakohttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/Lovako
<p>Anyone out there with easy to build Dingy plans?</p>
<p>Anyone out there with easy to build Dingy plans?</p> Caught between CVG or #2 or Better Douglas Fir choicetag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2023-09-16:2195841:Topic:2999832023-09-16T18:00:11.204ZBlair Reutherhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/BlairReuther
I know CVG is better or is it necessary for a Tiki 38 build?
I know CVG is better or is it necessary for a Tiki 38 build? Balkan Style, Boat Designtag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2023-08-03:2195841:Topic:2997622023-08-03T05:27:12.901Zrael dobkinshttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/raeldobkins
<p>Boat design, Balkan Style....</p>
<p>Happy 2 B here guys,</p>
<p>may the Force B with U.</p>
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<p>Balkan Shipyards</p>
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<p><a href="https://youtu.be/DbV7J2FfRs8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/DbV7J2FfRs8</a></p>
<p>Boat design, Balkan Style....</p>
<p>Happy 2 B here guys,</p>
<p>may the Force B with U.</p>
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<p>Balkan Shipyards</p>
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<p><a href="https://youtu.be/DbV7J2FfRs8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/DbV7J2FfRs8</a></p> Aussie Sailor Rescued After Two Months At Seatag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2023-07-18:2195841:Topic:2995752023-07-18T13:39:19.219ZAndréshttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/Andres
<p>It is on the news that a sailor and his dog were rescued after being stranded for three months in the Pacific Ocean, surviving on only raw fish and rainwater.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amcMwDSkJrw">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amcMwDSkJrw</a></p>
<p>From the video, it seems to me that he was in a Tiki 30. It is not clear to me what exactly happened. There is an article that say "a storm struck damaging their vessel and electronics", but it is not explained the type…</p>
<p>It is on the news that a sailor and his dog were rescued after being stranded for three months in the Pacific Ocean, surviving on only raw fish and rainwater.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amcMwDSkJrw">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amcMwDSkJrw</a></p>
<p>From the video, it seems to me that he was in a Tiki 30. It is not clear to me what exactly happened. There is an article that say "a storm struck damaging their vessel and electronics", but it is not explained the type of the damage.</p>
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<p></p> Wingsail troubles on a new T38tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2023-07-11:2195841:Topic:2998272023-07-11T16:38:58.780ZAxel Greasehttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/AxelGrease
<p>I have a new set of sails from Rolly Tasker and have a couple of problems. Perhaps someone else has had similar issues and can help.</p>
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<p>1. The vertical straps with velcro at the top of the sail that hold the top of the mast sleeve around the gaff, tore six to 8 inches of stitching loose the first time I used the foremain. The same thing happened on the mainsail after a few uses. I let RT know though they had nothing more to say than "sorry this happened".</p>
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<p>I have a new set of sails from Rolly Tasker and have a couple of problems. Perhaps someone else has had similar issues and can help.</p>
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<p>1. The vertical straps with velcro at the top of the sail that hold the top of the mast sleeve around the gaff, tore six to 8 inches of stitching loose the first time I used the foremain. The same thing happened on the mainsail after a few uses. I let RT know though they had nothing more to say than "sorry this happened".</p>
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<p>I repaired them by hand with sturdy thread, only to have them tear again. So this probably isn't an issue with the sails but with the alignment. I can't see anything odd about the alignment when the sail is on the deck so something must be happening when I haul them up. Obviously I cant see what that might be from deck level and am waiting for a period of calm so I can get sails up and run to the masthead to look. I didn't bring the plans with me but AFAIRemember I did build the gaffs to original spec.</p>
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<p>2. The second problem might be related. I cannot get the leach of the foremain remotely tight and as a consequence the gaff twists off dramatically at the top. The resulting sail shape is godawful and I am no faster on a beam reach than straight downwind. While I can tack through 120 degrees, if I want to get more than 3 knots out of a 15-20 knot wind I have to sail about 90 off. This makes progress to windward somewhat limited...</p>
<p>I have gone from having a free pulley on the gaff bridle to a simple knotted loop. I've tried two different positions for the loop so far with no change. I have hauled the peak halyard up as tight as I can get it short of using the winch and at the same time have had the clew as close to the blocks as they allow. I didn't think to take photos last time but will do so next time I go out. The shape of the main is a little better.</p> Search for wharrams in Floridatag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2023-06-07:2195841:Topic:2992792023-06-07T20:08:13.235ZJoyLeanderhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/JoyLeander
We're a Belgian couple looking to maybe buy a wharram, just arrived in Florida a couple of days ago. Wondering if anyone here would be open to show his/her wharram or know of places to go and look? We have only experienced 1 in real life so far.<br />
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We check online ads regularly and will visit a tiki 38 tomorrow, will also pay a visit to boatsmith. We just want see a couple more in real life and see what would suit us. So far we're very into the tiki 38 and pahi 42, but open to anything.<br />
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Would…
We're a Belgian couple looking to maybe buy a wharram, just arrived in Florida a couple of days ago. Wondering if anyone here would be open to show his/her wharram or know of places to go and look? We have only experienced 1 in real life so far.<br />
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We check online ads regularly and will visit a tiki 38 tomorrow, will also pay a visit to boatsmith. We just want see a couple more in real life and see what would suit us. So far we're very into the tiki 38 and pahi 42, but open to anything.<br />
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Would just love to get more in touch with the wharram community here and thought this might a good place to reach out.<br />
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So any help, any pointers, any connections, any unlisted selling opportunities, anything is welcome.<br />
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Thanks in advance!<br />
Joy & Leander International Perfection Painttag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2023-05-24:2195841:Topic:2993052023-05-24T21:46:36.366ZIan Rhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/IanR
<p>I painted my 31 with International Perfection 2 pack paint. Roller/dolly brush, mainly.</p>
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<p>This stuff is not easy to use, but if certain methods are employed in certain conditions the results are very good and the longevity also.</p>
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<p>I had difficulty recently sourcing the paint which I wanted for repainting my lower hullsides which had been stained by the crud that is in the water everywhere (it seems).</p>
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<p>I managed to find some of the colour I wanted in…</p>
<p>I painted my 31 with International Perfection 2 pack paint. Roller/dolly brush, mainly.</p>
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<p>This stuff is not easy to use, but if certain methods are employed in certain conditions the results are very good and the longevity also.</p>
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<p>I had difficulty recently sourcing the paint which I wanted for repainting my lower hullsides which had been stained by the crud that is in the water everywhere (it seems).</p>
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<p>I managed to find some of the colour I wanted in Plymouth at Force4 chandlers.</p>
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<p>They told me that henceforth the paint will only be supplied to commercial contractors and that the range will be limited. I eventually found this on the International website which is now divided commercial/private.</p>
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<p>As a retired commercial artisan I can assure you that the reason for this is bollox and just another way of ramping price, The stuff has shelf life problems and indeed, I received a 750ml pack from a supplier last year of which the hardener was completely rock hard solid gone- off.</p>
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<p>My local chandler says they won't stock it anyway because it iis now incredibly expensive and it goes off quickly on the shelf.</p>
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<p>A contractor gave me some very good advice about applying this paint, and coppercoat:</p>
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<p>Use the 4" hd foam concave- end rollers. They are black. They are on Ebay. They last a long time compared with many others and there is no edge to the rolled paint applied so no need to flickoff with a dolly brush.</p>
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<p>4" is better than the longer rollers I find as there is less chance of overloading the roller (= runs).</p>
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<p>These manufacturers should supply hardener separately, because it always goes off before the full pack is used unless it's part of a sizeable repaint, and you use the paint up per tin in one go. I put my old nitrile gloves over the hardener tin to try to stop that.</p>
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