tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439493205144452670.post6399542586271208624..comments2020-01-09T17:56:24.362-08:00Comments on Building a Welsford Penguin: Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10678487281604513747noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439493205144452670.post-45016696588549038662014-08-19T16:30:00.737-07:002014-08-19T16:30:00.737-07:00Retry:
There are two solutions to the 'compres...Retry:<br />There are two solutions to the 'compression post in the berth' problem. The standard way is to put in a removable post that is removed when not sailing. I built a 'box' out of 4x4inch lumber under the deck and along the hull that transfers the weight to the sole. It seems to work well and I've detected no unwanted motion.<br />Here's a nice sketch of the boat by a local artist<br />https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3856/14971360381_eb176af1cc_s.jpgPhil Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05500038774578464147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439493205144452670.post-36743618180086336802014-04-09T21:47:56.060-07:002014-04-09T21:47:56.060-07:00Phil
I'm slightly puzzled. Looking at the pl...Phil<br /><br />I'm slightly puzzled. Looking at the plans, the Yawl rig calls for a compression post under the mast, which would lie in the middle of the forepeak bunk - not ideal. How did you deal with this, because the photos I've seen of your build don't show any such support<br /><br />cheers<br /><br />john<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10678487281604513747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439493205144452670.post-2123875770851485142014-01-28T19:41:54.919-08:002014-01-28T19:41:54.919-08:00Thanks Phil
I chose the Yawl also - the mizzen is...Thanks Phil<br /><br />I chose the Yawl also - the mizzen is such a useful sail and I like the overall versatility of the rig. My Tammie Norrie has a balanced lug main and a small jib headed mizzen.<br /><br />Thanks for the advice on the ballast. My local library has a copy of Buehler's book and I'll read that carefully while I make all the bulkheads. My first thought is that a welded steel box is a lot easier than a big lead casting<br /><br />And please feel free to give advice whenever you wish :) I know all too well how easy it is to make mistakes<br /><br />cheers<br /><br />JohnAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10678487281604513747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439493205144452670.post-45894069589027458322014-01-27T11:03:32.337-08:002014-01-27T11:03:32.337-08:00Hi John, tabernacle and ballast are both expensive...Hi John, tabernacle and ballast are both expensive and difficult components. There are alternatives. <br /><br />An oak tabernacle is a traditional design that is straightforward in design, strong, affordable, and will also look good. If welded, 1/4" stainless steel plates sometimes warp in the process, as one Penguin builder has reported; 3/8" may be better.<br /><br />If I were to do it again, I would consider a ballast box filled with concrete and iron scrap, as Buehler outlines in his book. It's affordable, strong, and seems much easier. Welsford had suggested something like that to me, but it should be done first, before laying down the bottom sole. I was too late. It would need to be a bit deeper and wider than the lead ballast but that would not be a big deal at all. Without much effort, it could be streamlined somewhat. Also, be careful because parts of the plans seem a bit off on the lead ballast and it's possible to cast it underweight, again as one builder reports. <br /><br />I chose the yawl, and glad I did, because the main boom is shorter and can fit inside the cabin for trailering, along with the gaff and mizzen mast. Also, being forward of the cabin, the main mast on a yawl is very easy to put up by simply 'walking' it.<br /><br />I'm excited about another Penguin and look forward to future posts. It's a great boat and was fun to build. I hope you don't mind the unsolicited advice. Cheers, PhilPhil Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05500038774578464147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439493205144452670.post-54632555518373913522014-01-26T15:34:43.635-08:002014-01-26T15:34:43.635-08:00Thanks for the advice Phil. In fact it was the pi...Thanks for the advice Phil. In fact it was the pictures of "Ann Martin" that helped me decide on a Penguin build. Lovely boat. I also liked the way you looked for workable alternatives in some of the tricky areas - ballast and tabernacle, for example.<br />JohnAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10678487281604513747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439493205144452670.post-66699858316834324642014-01-25T09:30:21.566-08:002014-01-25T09:30:21.566-08:00John, it's nice to see that you've started...John, it's nice to see that you've started building a Penguin. I finished one a few years ago, and it's worth it. Just a note on the rudder: You may wish to raise the tiller to get more clearance for the outboard and your knees. A few Penguin builders have done this. You can see my modification posted on a WoodenBoat forum thread:<br />http://forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?153375-Penguin-yawl<br />Phil R.Phil Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05500038774578464147noreply@blogger.com