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Post by ComfortZone on May 29, 2022 14:20:02 GMT 12
Yeap we have been doing a lot of bits n bobs for boat gearing up and leaving around now. There seem to be a lot. We call it Drogue season due to how many lines for we for dragging the buggers  Do you sell replacement transoms to go with your drogues? Hook one of those up to you average Bendy boat without decent stern fittings and pretty soon its stern walk through capacity will be drastically increased  Lots of on line discussion about attachment options, eg www.chasing-contours.com/jsd-chainplates/my plan is to use my stern cleats, which have substantial backing plates and take relieving lines to cockpit winches - being a centre cockpit the lead angle is good. |
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Post by GO30 on May 30, 2022 12:24:04 GMT 12
Yeap weak transoms and averagely fitted fittings are a known concern.
A lot of the gear we are making is for boats that have added grunt into an area around the transom so they can hang things off with strength. Some bolt on extra tangs, some grunt up existing fittings and/or what the fittings are connected too.
Some go direct to there winches but these days some winches are directional i.e. designed to take load from one direction only. So using a headsail winch, for example, may put you in the shit if it is one designed and fitted only to take loads coming from the bow. Some newer Harkens I believe fit this one way description. That's a trick for young players that seems to be little known.
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Post by ComfortZone on May 30, 2022 13:23:43 GMT 12
Some go direct to there winches but these days some winches are directional i.e. designed to take load from one direction only. So using a headsail winch, for example, may put you in the shit if it is one designed and fitted only to take loads coming from the bow. Some newer Harkens I believe fit this one way description. That's a trick for young players that seems to be little known. That's interesting re the directional aspect. I have the old Maxwell winches which as you will know can operate in either direction, you just need to flip the little dog clutches inside them. Confuses first time crew who expect all winches to rotate the same direction, but gives a better lead to the winches from the turning blocks |
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Post by ComfortZone on Jun 5, 2022 19:06:19 GMT 12
Leading on from another thread, here is an incomplete list of books to provide an insight into NZ's yachting and maritime history Sothern Breeze - Kidd, Elliot and Pardon Classics - Ivor Wilkins Little Ships - Ronald Carter Scows and Scow Men - Ted Ashby (this is a collectable, buy it if you see it in an op shop) Sail in the South - Ronald Parsons Captains Log - NZ's maritime History - Gavin Mc Lean Century of sail - Noel Holmes Little Ships of NZ -Paul Titchener Classic NZ Yacht designs - Bill Endean (had my copy autographed when Bill was doing some lawyering for me). Light Brigade - Gary Baigent down load here www.slideshare.net/WorldofTrimaranEnthusiasts/light-brigade-the-newzealand-school-of-yacht-design-author-gary-baigentJim Young's Memoirs Des Townson - A Sailing Legacy Brian Peet The Shape of Speed (Bruce Farr Biography) - John Bevan-Smith (this is the book the NZ yachting establishment tried to stop being published because it told more than a few home truths about Peter Blake) It's in the Blood - John Lidgard Endless Summer (Penny Whiting's biography) - Rebecca Hayter |
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Post by ComfortZone on Apr 16, 2023 21:18:50 GMT 12
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Post by muzled on May 23, 2023 7:42:13 GMT 12
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Post by Fogg on May 23, 2023 10:34:25 GMT 12
Good spotting!
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Post by GO30 on May 23, 2023 11:35:37 GMT 12
I think Rustler was originally an L Class. There's a Stewart34 somewhere missing it's keel  |
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Post by Fogg on May 26, 2023 17:17:09 GMT 12
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Post by harrytom on May 26, 2023 17:48:46 GMT 12
I think Rustler was originally an L Class. There's a Stewart34 somewhere missing it's keel Interesting looking classic - do you know her history? Looks like it may have started as a mullet boat hull? kingtim (405 ) • 11:36 am, Tue, 23 May Z Good spotting, she did start her life as a mullet boat. Though the cabin was refitted in 2007 to make her more comfortable (additional headroom, visibility etc) The hull was designed by Laurie Palmer, and the keel by John Spencer, built in the early 60's. Thanks, happy bidding! |
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Post by fish on May 26, 2023 21:09:23 GMT 12
I think the broker has done an excellent job with the right up "Asymmetric twin keels" aka its a bilge keeler... I think the price reflects trying to sell a 30+ year old steel boat. And that purple formica in the deck house? Good God! It makes me feel sexually repressed just looking at it. The utilitarian / submersible look of the deck house hatches is interesting. Like art. You either love it or not. I'm sure it is an excellent boat for someone wanting to go to cold places, but it has a few points that really turn me off. |
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Post by ComfortZone on Jul 14, 2023 19:49:20 GMT 12
Is this the most extreme "Long Tail" of them all?
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Post by muzled on Jul 15, 2023 10:03:10 GMT 12
Is this the most extreme "Long Tail" of them all? I wonder if that's got some damping to calm the torque of the prop on the steering. I had a drive of a normal one years ago when I Thailand and was surprised what a handful it was too hang on to. You'd be bloody strong driving one day after day. |
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Post by dutyfree on Jul 15, 2023 17:01:07 GMT 12
a rather big step up from the launch he used to have at Westpark! TV must pay well in NZ. Coming from Holland I have no doubt she is a very well built vessel, but the styling does not do alot for me. Interesting to note she is registered in the Cook Is. I see currently berthed at Gulf Harbour I really like his boat, had a very quick "hello" chat at Barrier just before all the shit weather hit at christmas |
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Post by muzled on Jul 16, 2023 17:48:18 GMT 12
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