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"Hi Giovani, i posted a pic of Gabriel on my profile. Boat is now out of the water for repairs."

"Forgot to say. My Pahi42 is schooner riged, just like the Tiki 38. My Fore and Main masts are 13m heigh."

"My box to beam fastening but gives idea of beam constuction."

"I built my Pahi 42 beams as per plans (I-bean style) - used x3  18mm marineply centre pieces laminated with Resorcenol and x3 top and bottoms hardwood (Balou) planks strengthed with triangle hard Merantie pieces between top/bottom and centre…"

"Hi Giovani. Yes it is possible to lengthen your masts with bigger sails. I did it on my Pahi 42 when I built it in Cape Town, South Africa. I then sailed it to Nosy Be, Madagascar 13 years ago, an area also with lighter winds most of the year. I…"

"I live in Madagascar and have built a Pahi 42 with schooner rig. Sailed it from Cape Town to Nosy Be 13 years ago. What is it that you would like to know?"

"Gary's No is +27 74 193 8838"

"Hi Manie, i'm a South African living on the island Nosy Be, Madagascar. Built a 42ft Pahi 13 years ago and sailed it here from Cape Town. You might like to talk to Gary in Richards Bay - he recently finished a 42 Pahi and wanting to sail here…"

"Ahoy,      That is a great design.  I tried to copy the seat arrangement for my D4 but may have goofed just a little.  I'm very happy with it. Andy "

"Hi,  Had a blast building up a Chesapeake Light Craft Eastport Pram, highly recommend. Eastport Pram -- Ultra-light 8-foot Rowing and Sailing Dinghy -- The Perfect Cruising Tender! (clcboats.com).  Pros:  - Sail it, row it, or…"

"Ahoy,      In 2018 I built D4 dinghy out of cheap Chinese plywood.  I liked how it rowed but it self destructed after about 2 years.  I had a bad hip and was out of commission for a while. After replacement surgery I found I…"

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