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Hi Angus

The alternative to the vacum pump is to use a female mold and rubber bladder and  pressure pump. This is the method used by Alan Jackson to build his carbon masts. Also used by John Williams (Tynemouth)  many years ago to build carbon boom for his N12 Squidgy Bits (design and mast for his Int 14. He kindly sent me a description of how to do it. Seemed an easier method than trying to remove the finished product from a mandrel. The boom for Squidgy Bits  looked effective and lasted many years.
Happy to send you a copy, let me know your email.

chris

Hi some information about 3306 to the best of my knowledge. Originally built for a member of Trent Valley Sailing Club and called paparazzi as he was a photographer. She was subsequently sold to someone who sailed her at Findhorn in Scotland. I bought her in approx 1994 and started sailing with my youngest son aged 5. Had many years of brilliant fun sailing with the Northern circuit and at our home club Ripon and Bassenthwaite Week. Renamed Chalk Face as i am a teacher.
Photo sequence of roll tacking was taken (from video) at Ripon SC during one of the N12 training days and is Tom Stewart with crew who borrowed the boat.

She had a couple of years in dry storage, when crew grew to 6ft3. Eventually sold to Mike Raine and Jane and pleased she has found a good home.

Chrsi MARK