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Ian Farrier: It is with a heavy heart that I tell you Ian Farrier passed away in San Francisco on his way back from the USA yesterday. We are in deep shock as we come to terms with the huge loss of

yes, i was satisfied with the performance and what i liked even more was the simplicy of raising lowering, automatic raising in case running on ground and of course it did not take any additional

Very nice, thank you ! Pat

Hi Bernd, thanks for the encouragement. No I have not been sailing yet, I will post images and comments just as soon as I do though. Great to hear the yacht has created interest on the Duckworks Site.

I have wondered if the pivot-base drags in the water when heeled. It looks like it would in waves at least. Did you ever notice it dragging? Daggerboards are notorious for picking up debris, even more

Primoz: ??? There was concern expressed about lifting and lowering luffboards as part of tacking........?? I'd be interested in knowing your experience and use of these boards.??? Do you leave

Hi Hamish I like the name, some throughts in it to and unusual. With the mast rake you can play anyway easy. But for the beginning it will be okay. Perhaps you was already sailing (time difference)

Hi Primroz Thank you for the pictures. Nice setup and I think it worked good. A typical production set up with the parts (Aluminum casting etc).Was you satisfied with the performance? Cheers Bernd

Hi guys, i was not really following the luff/lee-board discussion, just seen it now. Might be interesting to share with you I had the luff boards on the Windrush 600 catamaran (LOA 6,0 m). It's an

Hello Andrew et all I know that antivortex panels work self on monohulls. It is known that the "Paradox" from Matt Layden and some other small boats with outside chines (Bolger, Michalk) sail good to

Andrew: ??? I did read Pete's post, and that's exactly why I suggested leaving both luffboards down. ??? The area of the hull above the pivot on a leeboard, and the pivot pin itself, support the

Howard. If you read the post from Pete, you would understand the response from Bernd in relation to a central foil. In relation to the lee board issue.I was under the impression that Tradionaly the

Hi Hamish you wont regret the larger motor. I have got a 3.6 hp on the Duo 480 and at times (up wind in a strong choppy sea against the tide) I have been glad of it. These small multis get a lot of

Bernd: ??? It's unfortunate that the problems with the AV panels are something you don't have the resources or time to resolve.? It's one of the many very attractive features of the KD 860.?? I

Oops, did not answer the question about the "donk" yes I am sticking with the motor. It is a 5hp extra long shaft Mercury engine, got it online almost new for $600, in NZ they are $1700 new! its over

Hi Rien, thanks for the flattering comments. I have been thinking of a name for the past year, nothing of personal significance has really grabbed me. I was keen just to call it ECO 5.5, but currently

Hello Rien You making good progress. Your work looks very good. It is so nice to work with boats with this construction system. One of the merits, easy turning. When you see what it takes to turn a

Hi Pete Opinions about sailing characteristics are as diverse as their owners of the KD 860. But one thing is clear, more work has to be done to make the panels for the boat more effective. As I

Every day I make a little progress. Then one morning it is hull turning day. It was easy work flipping the hulls over in the sling with the help of some cheap chain blocks. No outside assistance

'It' is very beautiful, Hamish. She is as graceful as a swan. A real credit to your skill and perseverance. She moves along with just the little donk. Is that what you are sticking with? I like your