Introducing the grandkids to One Design racing!

stickinthemud57

stickinthemud57

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Apr 11, 2020
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MacGregor 26s Scott's Landing, Grapevine TX
I say that like it's a good thing...

I made identical toy sailboats for my grandkids to play with in their pool. Can't wait to see their faces!

After seeing the fun my grandkids had with my 26S mockup I decided to make them each a working model sailboat. Everything was made from materials at hand. Oh, pro tip. Polyethylene foam does not stand up to hot glue. 'Nuff said.

I cut the hulls from polyethylene foam. Sails were made from scrap dropcloth. Swing keels made from steel plate. Rudder from aluminum plate and yes, steerable.
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Two boats because two grandchildren. Stands made from a section of mast I had laying around.
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And yes, they actually sail!
 
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jssailem

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SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Oct 22, 2014
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CAL 35 Cruiser #21 moored EVERETT WA
Clever.. Before you know it they will be shouting.. Grandad can you get us an Optimist.

McLaughlin Optimist - McLaughlin

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Or a Finn… so we can go really sailing and compete in the Olympics….
 
stickinthemud57

stickinthemud57

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Apr 11, 2020
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MacGregor 26s Scott's Landing, Grapevine TX
BTW, I have found that polyethylene foam takes Krylon without any ill effects.

Again, no hot glue.
 
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