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by Old Kid
Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:22 pm
Forum: Small Boats
Topic: Corsair 13 Mast and Boom questions
Replies: 2
Views: 633

Re: Corsair 13 Mast and Boom questions

Thank you for the advice on the Mast and the sails foot. I have decided to go with a one piece mast ,and remove the bolt rope from the foot of the sail. I will try it loose footed for now. Will provide pictures this spring and summer. I hope to have the boat finished this year.
by Old Kid
Mon Jan 30, 2012 3:12 pm
Forum: Small Boats
Topic: Corsair 13 Mast and Boom questions
Replies: 2
Views: 633

Corsair 13 Mast and Boom questions

I am about ready to order the mast and boom for my Corsair 13 Sailboat from Dwyer Mast Co. The mast is the DM1 profile and will be 19'8" long. Would it be good or bad for the boat, to have it in two pieces with a splice or one long piece ? I can save alot on shipping when its two pieces. Last q...
by Old Kid
Tue May 24, 2011 8:36 pm
Forum: Small Boats
Topic: Corsair 13 Mast
Replies: 4
Views: 1070

Re: Corsair 13 Mast

Well i read and re-read your advise about the masts and also got a book at the library to study about it. I think now i understand why masts can be so critical. Got to look at the used mast and it was a 3x4 inch round w/slot. Used my new found knowledge and did not buy it. I have spent a lot of time...
by Old Kid
Sun May 22, 2011 4:16 pm
Forum: Small Boats
Topic: Corsair 13 Mast
Replies: 4
Views: 1070

Corsair 13 Mast

Is it possible to use a mast with a bigger width than what is stated on the plans ? The plan gives a 2 3/8 inch round tube or can a 3 inch or a 3x4 inch mast work ok on the boat. Can get a great great deal on a used mast. Please advise :help:
by Old Kid
Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:14 pm
Forum: Questions before purchasing the plans and announcements..
Topic: Work area needed for a GF 16
Replies: 6
Views: 1025

Re: Work area needed for a GF 16

Good luck with Momma being happy with building the boat in the garage and her car outside. Guess what she will say when she gets wet from a hard rain, or lots of snow on the car. My boat will go under the deck come winter. I know who's the boss in my family.
by Old Kid
Mon Jul 26, 2010 8:47 pm
Forum: Small Boats
Topic: Exceptable place for battery
Replies: 15
Views: 2601

Re: Exceptable place for battery

I was intending to brace that area and between the bulk heads under mast partner area. Just need a opening big enough to clear the smallest side of the battery, then flip the battery up and in to the case. Sounds easy !!! I hope it is.
by Old Kid
Mon Jul 26, 2010 10:48 am
Forum: Small Boats
Topic: Exceptable place for battery
Replies: 15
Views: 2601

Re: Exceptable place for battery

Going to put a access hatch just above the DB case, also found a battery thats the size and amps needed. Will make this work one way or another
by Old Kid
Sun Jul 25, 2010 1:29 pm
Forum: Small Boats
Topic: Exceptable place for battery
Replies: 15
Views: 2601

Re: Exceptable place for battery

I am going to try and test it first on long runs with the trolling motor, and check the cables temperature before installing in the boat. Thanks for the Help
by Old Kid
Sun Jul 25, 2010 12:19 am
Forum: Small Boats
Topic: Exceptable place for battery
Replies: 15
Views: 2601

Re: Exceptable place for battery

I like to sail on the lakes in missouri during the middle of the week. Little or no boats on them at that time of week. The CR13 has a small interior space and no room to store oars. Need something to get you back to the dock when the wind is dead. I won't consider a small outboard motor, don't need...
by Old Kid
Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:02 pm
Forum: Small Boats
Topic: Exceptable place for battery
Replies: 15
Views: 2601

Exceptable place for battery

I am now at the point to wire my CR13 for a trolling motor. Will run 6 awg wire back to the transom for a plug in, for the trolling motor. My question is about battery placement. Would i have problems buy placing the battery up forward with the mast ? The battery will be in a battery box. I am worri...