James,
If you'd like to know your Windmill's heritage, check the number on
your main sail and pass it on to Allen Chauvenet. That number is more
than likely your your hull number.
dan
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:: :: ::
:: :: :: :: I am in the process of restoring a wood windmill. The
:: :: :: :: boat was given to me as is and as a result is missing
:: :: :: :: some hardware. I am to the point of needing to connect
:: :: :: :: the main shroud to the deck. What is the best method
:: :: :: :: here? My reading tells me that chainplates should be
:: :: :: :: used. However, I don't see a structural point to attach
:: :: :: :: them. I must be missing something obvious. Any advice is
:: :: :: :: appreciated and thank you in advance.
:: :: :: :: -James
:: :: ::
:: :: :: What is the boat number? Where do you live? Allen
:: :: :: Chauvenet
:: :: ::
:: :: :: Do you have a set of plans? For the sidestays, either on
:: :: :: the deck or through the deck to a fitting attached to
:: :: :: aft side of thwart brace...but you want to re-enforce
:: :: :: the attachment point ... extra piece of marine ply to
:: :: :: spread the load. Email me with your information and I
:: :: :: will provide details
:: ::
:: :: Allen,
::
:: :: Boat number unknown. I owned a windmill previously (167)
:: :: that had the # carved into the forward section of the
:: :: keel piece, however that has been replaced due to rot on
:: :: this windmill prior to my owning it. I don't have the
:: :: sails yet for my current boat but i am working on it. No
:: :: plans either. After I read your post I took a second
:: :: look and see what you mean. It's very obvious and I feel
:: :: silly for missing it. I will still take any advice you
:: :: have.
::
:: :: Jmitchell102184@gmail.com
:: ::
:: :: Thanks much!
