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Can anyone explain how the stem fitting (removed from N760) should work? Looks like it should tension the jib Luff? There is a pulley on the central fulcrum...

Would appear ready to sail. However decks need replacing, several ribs are broken and the top of the mast is rotten.

Pictures of Bobtail 8th November 2008. 8 years in abarn at Needham Market

If anyone thinks the plan to change the Burton Week format was made without considerable thought they are surely mistaken. The dates coincide with half term (suffolk) and we are planning ahead already. We should support everyone who organises our racing or perhaps they will not bother in future. For us the change in format is much more appealing, but equally appeciate other peoples views.
Good luck with the exams, I might think of you when we are sailing at Thopre Bay...
 

Not a pretty site...

Without doubt the finest estuary. Come and have a look if you don't believe us....

Thanks for advice on new gasket, plenty of information on discussion board. However mylar gasket failed due too tight an angle between horizontal face of keel and vertical centreboard (very narrow keel). Glue (sticks like sticky stuff) worked perfectly holding mangled and creased  pieces of mylar firmly in place, preventing centreboard going back into box! Have now fitted sailcloth gasket (couple of quid from local loft for some strips of dacron) beneath remains of salvaged keelband. Works perfectly! Now time to go racing at the weekend.

Please help. My last task this spring is to fit a new slot gasket to Rising Damp. Should I glue the gasket in place, then cut the mylar on the centreline or mark and cut the mylar on the bench and stick to boat ( holding edges together with tape?) . If I cut the slot when stuck to the boat, any tips on how to cut a straight line? Any general slot gasket advice ? Hull looks much better without bilge battons. Too many screws in keel that I couldn't remove....