spclark

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From: "Driftless" Wisconsin USA

Registered: 19 Mar 2020

Posts: 477

Re: Waterlust sailing canoe in Norway

Yeah, looking at your earlier pics I had a hunch you'd suss it out without too much trouble. You're doing a fine job of building yours!

With a kit I'd have to think those center points would have been indicated by small holes (not unlike those for wire stitches) where the mounting fastener holes should go. Even with that though, owing to the potential uncertainties of positions in any build, calculating them based on as-built dimensions may give a better result.

Do keep in mind that, once fitted, the amas should have a slight degree of 'toe-in' or at minimum have their long axis parallel to that of the central hull. 'Toe-out' is to be avoided at all costs!

Chuck

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Registered: 24 Nov 2020

Posts: 137

Re: Waterlust sailing canoe in Norway

Nice work, Rhbush!

Where did you get that seat design?

I've started using the Hobie Drive more often, and am cursing the bulky CLC cane seat...

spclark

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From: "Driftless" Wisconsin USA

Registered: 19 Mar 2020

Posts: 477

Re: Waterlust sailing canoe in Norway

Nice work, Rhbush!

Where did you get that seat design?

I've started using the Hobie Drive more often, and am cursing the bulky CLC cane seat...

Funny that... I haven't had my 'lust out in two years (various reasons) but the urge to get her out again, even with just the Mirage drive alone, is still there.

But I hate the seat my wife gave me for Christmas - at my suggestion - during my build.

And I asked the same question!! RBush replied, it's in a post from a few weeks ago.

https://bandbyachtdesigns.com/other-kit … anoe-seat/

Last edited by spclark (14 May 2025 7:36 pm)

Rhbush

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From: Florida, U.S.

Registered: 4 Sep 2024

Posts: 13

Re: Waterlust sailing canoe in Norway

Almost there. Primer on the amas and the aka, should have final coat of paint in the next few days. Rigging is mostly set up but will need some adjustments. There is nothing in the plans for cleating off the mainsheet. I know... you never cleat off the main, but the reality is that you will need to sometimes. Does anyone have a setup for the main that they are really happy with?

Bergen_Guy

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Registered: 6 Feb 2020

Posts: 353

Re: Waterlust sailing canoe in Norway

How exciting to have a new face here! Your build is looking really great Rhbush - I am sorry I missed out on many of your calls for advice -I see SP has managed to furnish you with advice. I wish you best of luck with your first sail!  Regarding cleating the mainsheet - I do (especially when sailing with the outriggers) - I attached a simple cleat to the back of the daggerboard case. I find it's ok - but I do sometimes wonder if a bock with jam cleat might be easier

Here are a few snaps from a recent weekend trip to Sweden with the DCA

It was blowing about 20kts this day - so I just ditched the mainsail and used the mizzen. I need a better 'small' mast for that as it wasn't ideal just placing the mizzen mast in the main mast step!

The effort was worth it mind you!