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Julian, I'm considering using EVA on a new build. What prep for the deck would be best. The construction is plywood-epoxy-fiberglass. Would I need to prime and paint first or can I go directly over the epoxy finish after peel ply is removed. I realize that water ways would need primer and paint.

Jud, I did, I needed just the last 5 ' to the bitter end covered, I buried the cover into the dyneema. I used a length of the bury 50X the diameter of the dyneema and tapered the last 6" or so and added a lock stich at the bury. The bitter end was heat sealed and whipped. It worked fine for my...

WCB, I'll send you a DM

I'm starting a build of a 5.5 m boat. Rig is deck stepped 7/8 foretriangle 25.114 feet length, single swept spreaders. A U20 rig or similar would work. Any leads would be appreciated. Located in SoCal but open to other locations.

I'm wondering if any of the SA fabricators have any firsthand experience using bamboo cloth in lieu of fiberglass as a sheathing material with epoxy. It's a renewable product and all.

Ya think the life raft is still certified?

longy, Was the captain's named Dan?

Maui Fire Bird had a teak cabin and no hull ports

I sailed on a Custom Columbia 50 in Maui cira 1978 named Fire Bird, sure looks like this one.

Malaya has been sold.

Two Legged, I have to agree this is not the boat I'm after.

Thanks 12 I'll add this to my list

Floater, Nice boat, but a bit more complex than my needs. Keep the information flow coming!

Jud, Very helpful stuff.

Jud Thanks for the link. Why are most of the cool boats not were I am. Might have to travel to France, or find a West coast builder. But you are answering my questions re. a modern Corsaire.

Thanks Matigi I'll look into these Panoramix I am aware that Corsaire's are still active, might have to buy one in France to get one. Of have one built here on the West coast.

Doug, Intended use would not include 1-2 week outings, As to conditions under which it would be operated in, I currently sail out of Ventura and it would be nice/fun to be able to sail out of these ports. Local conditions can vary through out the year so the ability to handle some weather would...

Nope, much more boat then I'm after. Think smaller and simplerer.

Well, it appears that my lovely 45er will have found a new custodian. So, what’s next? Here are my thoughts; 18-22 feet, trailer ramp launchable, small cabin with 2 bunks, porta potty, ice chest, single burner (jet boil), light weight rig (possibly carbon) that is easy/fast to set up, ability to...

Well, it appears that my lovely 45er will have found a new custodian. So, what’s next? Here are my thoughts; 18-22 feet, trailer ramp launchable, small cabin with 2 bunks, porta potty, ice chest, single burner (jet boil), light weight rig (possibly carbon) that is easy/fast to set up, ability to...