Dark Matter

The Dark Interior, soon to be hidden for ever, showing carbon / Nomex bulkheads in place. Precise detailed work! Very nearly decided on the fit-out and rig. Pics of the bright side soon....

Honey, Honey...

The Nomex bees have be busy on the island! It's the turn of the shiny carbon beetle's next...

Prices

So here's the answer to the question many of you have been asking.

The price of a National 12 built to the DCB design by Composite Craft with a carbon Hull and GRP decks with carbon uni-directional stiffening is £7,100 ex VAT and delivery. The price includes centreboard with trim tab, rudder blade with dihedral foils and rudder stock. The designer's royalty is additional £150.

We are looking at various fit-out options and current indications show a price of £9,750 ex sails. The fit-out is a very personal thing. We will work on a custom fit-out to suit your needs. Call me on 07867 802062 or mail michael.airey1@ntlworld.com

Out she pops!

So this is the result! She weighs in at 21kg and she's very, very stiff, just as she is, with no internal structure. Keep watching!

Vorsprung Durch Technik

This screen shows the temperatures on port and starboard sides and at the centreboard case. It's a bit like monitoring a sleeping baby.

What's cooking!

It's in the oven at 70 degrees for 16 hours. Tomorrow morning is going to be interesting!

Flexible working - Stiff boat

Gavin and Bob have been putting in the hours over the weekend by the look of it. The Nomex core is in. So the inner carbon skin comes next.