Thank you so much for the pictures Roy.
It's a lovely boat, You have made a great job of it with quite a few modifications.
Crikey, where do I start, so much information.
I'll take your advice, I won't extend the keel, I will make it standard size as per the plan, as you say it is not a racing yacht, I will just accept the way that it sails and enjoy it for what it is.
Something you mentioned that I never really considered before is the use of reverse to get me out of trouble if the need arises, I've already bought a Graupner 550 gearbox for it with the intention of using the slower speed higher torque 5 pole 545 motor in it, I may be able to use quite a coarse pitched prop as you say for reduced drag and to pull me out of trouble when necessary.
I was thinking of using 3 channels and using the 3rd channel as the throttle, controlled by a pot with a centre indent so I can easily find the motor off position.
I have a Hitec 3/12 turn drum sail winch, I do need to make my own 26.5mm diameter drum for it though, (if my calculations are correct), I would like to have the sail control standard as per the plan.
I am keen to have a removable mast, I do have a young family, there will be times when there will not be room in the back of the car for a fully rigged boat and 2 kids, I really don't mind spending 10 minutes to rig it at the waterside, the kids will appreciate it too as they won't have to travel in the boot
, your spring loaded mast idea is novel but what are bowsies?
Also are the wooden jaws you made for the booms common on full size boats?
If you do decide to plank yours would a card template of the deck be useful?
Seeing the pictures of yours has really spurred me on, thanks again Roy.
Neil