Weather tight for the most part

parpram   weather   07.17

Im going to need to get back to work to get some rest. The last couple of days have found me dodging my paying work obligations in order fin... Read More

New rig for Didi 29 Retro

parpram   rig   10.58

The Didi 29 Retro was commissioned by a client in Cape Town, to build for himself for competition in the classic yacht races in the Caribbea... Read More

How to build an adjustable tiller lock for a couple bucks

parpram   to   04.46

Its that time of year again.  Spring Tweak time!  This years Spring Tweak is a DIY tiller lock. This tiller lock is fully adjustable, easy t... Read More

No water for a bit

parpram   water   09.43

When the tide goes out from under your boat you want a nice soft spot for your boat to sit on for the next 10 hours or so. Sand is great, mu... Read More

Paper Jet Designed for Junior Sailors

parpram   sailors   07.28

I designed the Paper Jet primarily to be a training boat for teenagers. The thought to design such a boat started when I was on sailing comm... Read More

Kits for our Plywood Boats

parpram   plywood   04.10

Kits for our plywood boats have been available in USA for more than 10 years. This has had mixed success, depending on who was cutting the k... Read More