Re: Folkboats and their derivatives
There's an interesting book on the history of folkboats in the Toronto Public Library system. You can order it online and it arrives in your local branch three days later.
The Folkboat story: from cult to classic-- the renaissance of a legend
Loibner, Dieter, 1961-
Book, 2002. xvi, 236 p.
It's not a great book, but there's some very interesting early history.
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Re: Folkboats and their derivatives
I just finished reading this. In fact, the reason the rest of you can't get it at the library yet is because I haven't returned it yet!
It was quite enjoyable. Made me really respect the design, and in fact made me really want to see a Folkboat in person. It's that damned sliding companionway and bridge deck! The only faults in the Contessa, in my opinion.
Re: Folkboats and their derivatives
Re: Folkboats and their derivatives
7 2014-09-25 18:28:37 (edited by bertinol 2014-09-25 18:31:07)
Re: Folkboats and their derivatives
The Canadian boat IS lighter than the original British version.
JJ Taylor removed 390 pounds of ballast because Canadian boats are designed for fresh water, which is less buoyant, causing the boat to ride a few inches lower in the water. They also moved the remaining 2,300 pounds of ballast further back to re-balance the boat.
JJT boats also have a slightly taller mast to account for the generally lighter winds in the Great Lakes in summer and a longer cockpit because the weather is way better than in the Solent!