How to Repair the Dagger Board and Rudder

[@benalla39]

Hey Teo, I'm sure you're not short of ideas, but I wonder if you could do a video about how you decided to build your GIS? What made you want to change from the Laser? What different experience, handling or capability were you looking for? What other options did you consider? Was the building process attractive at the start or just a means to an end? What skills did you already have and which did you have to learn? Did you try sailing another GIS before you set out to build yours? Did that experience make a difference to your decision? We can all see you are very happy with Forager, but you seem to be a guy who makes the most of everything. Do you know of any other boats that might suit your plans as well? Is there any way in which the GIS is not quite as good as you hoped?

[@TheBoatRambler]

Hi Brendan, excellent idea! Many ppl have asked me "why?" before via e-mail, messenger, forums etc... I will put something together and make a video as soon as I have some time. It might take a few as I'm really busy with Forager and editing atm. But stay tuned! And you are right...I am most definitely a "cup half full" kind of guy!! Can't see no point on the other option....😉

[@crossthreadaeroindustries8554]

Your channel was a great find. Build and repair work are so satisfying. Great share.

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 😉

[@gems34]

Nice Teo, thanks for the weave at 45 deg for the corners will remember that.

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thanks Tusk! I learnt that from Michael Storer's GIS building manual. 😉

[@davewebster6945]

Looks like the repairs are coming on well Teo 🤗👍🏽.

[@TheBoatRambler]

Hi Dave! wellll....still a lot to do! 😅😅

[@jasonstork9606]

Mate that's a great tip about the 45 degree angle for the glass....thanks

[@TheBoatRambler]

Indeed an awesome tip! I got it from the GIS assembly manual! 😉

[@robhosailor]

Good job Teo! I need to do similar repairs in my GIS before season!

[@TheBoatRambler]

Hey Robert! Not hard to do, just takes time..as everything epoxy related...😉

[@robhosailor]

@@TheBoatRambler I know that job, but I prefer to build another boat than repairs 😁

[@jampasritalon4180]

Can you give me any insight about the advantages of the GIS rudder vs. a kick up rudder? It seems to me a kick up rudder would sustain less damage when running aground.

[@TheBoatRambler]

The cassette ruder like in the GIS can be lifted (like the daggerboard) to sail shallow waters and the boat keeps the same helm balance. that is not the case with a kickup rudder. Also the building process is way more simple.

[@abatel234]

Peso a mais companheiro? É o confinamento😉. Mais um vídeo útil para um trabalho semelhante que tenho em mãos, ainda não tenho estragos nos meus foils mas mais vale prevenir e reforçar com twill e epoxy. Obrigado!!

[@TheBoatRambler]

Pois é! isto de não poder jogar á bola nem andar de barco é tramado!! Stay safe!😉

[@abatel234]

@@TheBoatRambler Viva companheiro! Utilizas a gramagem 200 da fibra?, parece-me assim. Onde consegues essa resina? Tens bons resultados com ela? Para os meus trabalhos tenho usado da easycomposites.eu, acho que não é muito cara nem muito barata, mas parece-me bem. Vou começar um trabalho como este teu aqui e estes videos são uma inspiração. Obrigado Teo!

[@abatel234]

Hi Teo! Essas microsheres onde arranjas? Gosto da côr, pois é mais fácil disfarçar com as cores da madeira natural. Vou agora para o meu trabalho de dar reforço a um leme, ele tem um pequeno dano numa lateral, que pretendo disfarçar com manta recortada em pedaçinhos e o mais importante será reforçar os bordos como tu fizeste com o teu. A inspiração já a tenho, que ganhei aqui contigo. Obrigado Teo!

[@TheBoatRambler]

Boas António! Compro todas as micro esferas e micro fibras no Santos e Elvas no casal do Marco. Se usares só as castanhas fica bastante escuro. Misturando com as brancas dá para afinar a côr! Força! 💪

[@abatel234]

@@TheBoatRambler Obrigado Teo!! Temos de arranjar uma forma de comunicação mais simples. Gostava de ter um contato teu mais próximo. Obrigado pela ajuda! Grande abraço!

[@TheBoatRambler]

Podes contactar-me no FB ou por email [e-mail] 😉

[@abatel234]

@@TheBoatRambler boa! Obrigado Teo!!

[@TheCrioGod]

You forgot the heater on! xD

[@TheBoatRambler]

AHAHA!! it 's all under control! 😉