Thank you Mr. Clark for the nice compliment, waited to reply when I had something else to share.Finished frame and applied the boat shrink wrap. Fairly happy with result. Thought I was on to something new, but son's friend stopped by last evening and knew exactly what I was doing because they use same concept on energy efficient vehicle at tech school. Would like to thank Sabydent also for donating a 2.9m sail to the cause, really appreciate that. Thank you. Needs a fabric seat, but weight now is 55 lbs.

That is so cool! Cannot wait to see a video.

Yes its the heavy duty stuff, not sure of the mil, local marina sold me a 6'x50' piece for 15 dollars, have enough to do quite a few more. Different mils available online, saw a spec of 250 lb per sq. ft. Tried to sew at first because I like the look, but if I made one mistake or the machine hiccupped there wasn't a satisfactory way to correct. Used a soldering iron with a small steel wheel to run the seams.

Stunning to say the least. I think you have raised the bar and I am sure we all look forward to a video of it in action.

Here's a link with decent info.http://www.bigshrink.com/Boat-Shrink-Wrap_c_7.html Googled boat shrink in Australia and your marinas do have it. Material will melt to itself, found that using a backer material (wood,metal) to absorb some heat gave a more controlled melt, heat an inch or two at time and press together. Steel wheel was 1/4in wide, future will go 1/2in, maybe larger iron. Seemed and fitted much like sewing, around openings triple layered and in future will allow for an inch of shrinkage for this size of covering. Once in place use a heat gun to shrink. Preshrink photo and tools. There is tape available, didn't use any, does not shrink, but would probably make it easier to install if used in hidden areas, good to fix holes. I'm sure there is better techniques out there, but that's part of the learning curve. Don't know how much abuse it can take, all I can do is try.

shrink wrap the bacon !!!! reminds me of fabric aircraft restoration.. I used to help a friend refurbish fabric airplanes... Pitts, cubs... it seems like it could work well here too. we would stitch around the ribs and then we pute dope on it and seal it and shrink it..paint , light and durable

Hmmmm, there is some resemblance..............although the original was French and first flew in 1933. It had some, er, issues, in the flying department.

To me it looks more like a "snow drop" Hey nikrum you woulda done a bit of 'snow dropping' in your time

Yep! Dats de one.. Evidently they had a problem with the fuel tanks splitting open on landing and the Hydrogen Peroxide and Hydrosene fuels would spill out and often destroyed the pilots face. I do not know if this is true but I did read somewhere years ago about it and it was said that there were faceless pilots living in Germany. Ron

Its been named "F#ckers Done". Finished seat tonite. Used a nice mesh. Wheelbase is 61" long, 54" wide adjustable +/- 3". Forecast tomorrow looks good, hopefully get out and test a little.

is this it?

Was able to get out this afternoon. Middle of town, 7-10 mph wind.

What a NEAT rig!!!! That tyvek sail is a work of art, not to mention the artistry with the flowing curves below it. Oresome!!!!! With 5 stars........

You might have to get another frame of reference for the Aussies. "Snow shovel? WTF is a snow shovel?"

Snow shovel! Thats no shovel!