Sorry you can’t make it, Mark.
Although this topic was started as a split-off from a discussion of hull models, I really think the near-term directions are more likely to be along the lines of small parts. In some cases, this might involve 3D printing. But, in other cases, it might be along the lines of CAD instructions for bending or milling other materials.
Examples:
- Your own design for deck drain screens in ( Little autumn projects ) – which reminds me that I was supposed to work with you to get that up on Members Tips & Projects
- The design for 3D printed port screens already up on that section of the INA website (I think this link will work for signed-in INA members: International Nonsuch Association - Authorization required )
- All the stuff lately in Practical Sailor on this topic: https://www.practical-sailor.com/video/why-you-should-3d-print-sailboat-parts-affordable-fast-reliable-sailing-upgrades/ and 3D Printing for Boat Projects: A Beginner’s Guide - Practical Sailor for example.
- I’ve seen 316 stainless large pipe collars sold in industry which look like they might be adapted into replacement Nonsuch mast collars. The ones I’ve seen are very affordable, but 0.625” too large for an 8” diameter N26 mast. But, how hard would it be to spec a spacer that could insulate it from the mast and fill the gap?
- There are a bunch of mast and boom pads which have holes drilled through them for cheek blocks which are no longer made. To avoid drilling more holes in the masts or boom, could someone come up with an adapter with the right base curvature that fastens with the old holes underneath but lets you place different blocks on top of it?
- This thread (https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/n26_115_233/original/2X/7/7d3e3dce9cfbd2b1a5fc8007920719a20f25bbff.jpeg) includes a picture of two custom items that would be nice to have modelled so they didn’t have to be re-invented every time.
Just some vague ideas.
– Bob