Hi there,

I'm Lesley, live in land locked Nottingham UK, absolutely no experience of welding and approximately 15 mins experience of land yachting. I've therefore been voted 'person least likely to build a land yacht' in a recent poll (ok that bit is n't true) but nonetheless here I am.
On the other hand I'm handy enough (for a lady office -worker) and that 15 minutes experience was enough to get me hooked. However, living where I do I can't justify spending the money to buy one and making one looks like a lot of fun...and this forum seems a great source of experience and expertise (better get that in!)
So far I have plenty of wood, 2 windsurfing sails (and a boom although I do n't intend to use it as is) and a two piece mast. I've also procured an arc welder and some rods..although at this particular moment in time I have 'all the gear and no idea'.
My intention was pretty much to follow the plans for a lake lefroy mini on this website..seems sensible. However, I'm also mulling over the idea for going for a shorter version with the direct steering bar behind the wheel (like a 'potty'..the land yacht I had a go on). First question..Why do most land yachts have a single armed fork on front wheel?..I'm thinking about using a kids bike for the front fork and steerer and can't see the point in chopping an arm off.
Second question for now..I've read a lot about the importance of getting some decent wheels..anyone in the UK able to recommend? There is a confusing plethora of wheelbarrow wheels available on ebay and I'm not sure how you tell a good un from a bad un..

Thats all for now folks..will keep reading the forum for more tips!

Shipjack