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- 20 Oct 2010, 22:02
- Forum: General IOM
- Topic: Graupner vs RMG sailwinch
- Replies: 8
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Graupner vs RMG sailwinch
Can anyone tell me the pros and cons of the Graupner and RMG winches. I see that the Graupner is lighter than the RMG and less expensive. How does its performance compare to the RMG. Any other good winches out there.
- 17 Oct 2010, 03:45
- Forum: Class Rules
- Topic: Low friction hull coatings
- Replies: 1
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Low friction hull coatings
Are low friction bottom coatings or bottom paints legal.
- 12 May 2010, 19:01
- Forum: General IOM
- Topic: Hull Construction
- Replies: 16
- Views: 17325
Re: Hull Construction
fiberglass is by far the less expensive material
- 12 May 2010, 15:29
- Forum: General IOM
- Topic: Hull Construction
- Replies: 16
- Views: 17325
Re: Hull Construction
Regarding Dyneema & Spectra vs. fiberglass, Dyneema & Spectra are fibers made of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene and fiberglass is made of silica. They are distinctively different materials and most importantly have different mechanical properties, with Dyneema/Spectra being much stronger a...
- 09 May 2010, 20:48
- Forum: General IOM
- Topic: Hull Construction
- Replies: 16
- Views: 17325
Re: Hull Construction
John - Can you tell me more about your method of building the hull and deck.
Also, do you build the keel foil and rudder foil, or do you buy those from somewhere.
Thanks
Also, do you build the keel foil and rudder foil, or do you buy those from somewhere.
Thanks
- 05 May 2010, 22:40
- Forum: General IOM
- Topic: Hull Construction
- Replies: 16
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Re: Hull Construction
John - Thanks for the information regarding the hull. Could you tell me if you used balsa for the deck too, or did you use something heavier.
- 04 May 2010, 21:52
- Forum: General IOM
- Topic: Hull Construction
- Replies: 16
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Hull Construction
I'm am new to the IOM and plan to build a one-off of a IOM that I have designed. I was looking for information on the best materials to use for the construction of the hull. I was considering glass over balsa because the balsa is easy to form and develop the final shape, and the glass would give me ...