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Thanks, Donnie. I will keep looking. My model is without sails to help with the problem. Thanks, Maggie

Hi Bob, My build is a 1920 fisherman schooner. The plans show no lines from the gaffs that would pull them down to keep tension on the halyards. The boom topping lifts do not attach anywhere on the gaffs. On the main mast there is a single flag halyard that is attached to the end of the main...

Hi, Looks like you are doing really great on a hard job. Keep it up! Maggie

How to keep tension on the peak halyards?

John, First, what a great little model boat picture that you sent. I like the way it is presented on a simple cradle. I plan to show mine that way also. As far as the chain box, I believe that I will construct it on the port side with the port anchor chain around the winch then in the box. I...

John, Unable to post a picture, but I have seen the chain box in two places on other models of Elsie. One model shows the box on the port side near the main mast with the port chain in the box and the starboard chain lying on the deck. Another model shows the box just aft of the anchor winch...

Where should the anchor chain box be located on a 1920s fishing schooner. The plans to Elsie do not show what to do with the chain once it comes onto the deck. Any help is appreciated. Maggie