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Grey Matter - ply mozzie construction #109677
06/16/07 10:45 PM
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Robert Lott has written up the construction process of his new boat "Grey Matter", with lots of photos.

Anyone thinking of building one should take a look.

It's on the VMCA site.

"Grey Matter" - Ply Mosquito Construction Story


Tim Shepperd
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Re: Grey Matter - ply mozzie construction [Re: Tim_Mozzie] #109678
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A Book on all aspects of a mosquito cat I feel would be great for the class.
Covering all topics.
Maybe each chapter written by a different member.
Just an idea to help new mozzie owners and other sailors.
Topics like- history,boats,sails,suppliers,racing,spi's,wood boats,rigging,centreboards etc.
I know the web helps with this but books are also handy. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />


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Re: Grey Matter - ply mozzie construction [Re: becjm] #109679
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There is a book. It's currently being revised. The VMCA sells it.


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Re: Grey Matter - ply mozzie construction [Re: Tim_Mozzie] #109680
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How much for the book.
Could you please put a link up to the page.

Cheers
nswmossie.com 1635


Re: Grey Matter - ply mozzie construction [Re: wildtoy] #109681
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The VMCA Shop

But like I said the tuning manual is being revised so best to wait right now. It was written about 10-15 years ago.


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Re: Grey Matter - ply mozzie construction [Re: Tim_Mozzie] #109682
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Rob,

Fantastic effort with the new hulls and great photos and instructions. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> I don't know where you find the time. Please keep us up to date (more images) with the paint job.

Will the new Mozzie come in at minimum weight ?

Regards,

Peter


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Re: Grey Matter - ply mozzie construction [Re: Peter_Foulsum] #109683
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Robert,
Hows the new boat coming along? <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Any photos <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />Please <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />


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Re: Grey Matter - ply mozzie construction [Re: becjm] #109684
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boat is going up to goodalls for the trampdeck today. and i will try and get it measured at Peters place next week when i pick it up.

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Re: Grey Matter - ply mozzie construction [Re: greymatter] #109685
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cant get the download to work???????
tim, has the tuning manual been updated yet, or does the anticipation still grow?


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Re: Grey Matter - ply mozzie construction [Re: Brian P] #109686
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I think Peter will know more about the progress of the tuning manual, but I suspect this project will take a few months - into the next season.


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Re: Grey Matter - ply mozzie construction [Re: Tim_Mozzie] #109687
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Hey Robert,
Any photos of the completed boat yet <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />


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Re: Grey Matter - ply mozzie construction [Re: becjm] #109688
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there was photos taken at sugar loaf resivior, maybe Bill might be able to put one up, as i cant seem to get the photos to go on as an atachment. boat went well for its first trip out but small leak from the plate case.

Re: Grey Matter - ply mozzie construction [Re: Tim_Mozzie] #109689
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Grey matter hitting the water

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Re: Grey Matter - ply mozzie construction [Re: Fat Bomber] #109690
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"Grey Matter" inaugural outing blasting past some Taipans.

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Re: Grey Matter - ply mozzie construction [Re: Fat Bomber] #109691
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"Grey mattter". she floats!

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Re: Grey Matter - ply mozzie construction [Re: Fat Bomber] #109692
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I think your son wants his boat back!

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Re: Grey Matter - ply mozzie construction [Re: Fat Bomber] #109693
09/25/07 03:45 AM
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Hey Rob,

Grrreat to see Grey Matter on the Water. Hope she was everything you hoped. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Lookin' forward to seeing you on the water, if not before.


Col
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Re: Grey Matter - ply mozzie construction [Re: colmc] #109694
09/25/07 06:44 AM
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Did you get a new boat Col?

Re: Grey Matter - ply mozzie construction [Re: Darryn] #109695
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Darryn,

Judging by the sail No. below Col's name I'd say yep. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

The question is has the new addition to the family been completed and are there any photos ? Come on Col how about some attachments. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Regards,

Peter


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Re: Grey Matter - ply mozzie construction [Re: Peter_Foulsum] #109696
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Also I have been told Col's boat XTC is returning to SA.
Darryn

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