smithy09 50 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Carrying on with the upgrade thread, The Marshall is now out of the water at Gulf Harbour with Brin Wilson fitting a new keel bulb and 2 metre Prod. At the same time, some of the electronics will be upgraded with a new Raymarine Evolution autopilot, and Port and Starboard controls replacing the "Finger-amputating-behind the wheel-how fast are your reaction times" current controls. Thanks to Bruce from Brin Wilson and Edwin from Halls, and Phil Ash for making sure the mast didn't rip the deck off when it popped out! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ballystick 79 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 The keel and bulb looks OK in those photos, how and why are you changing it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funlovincriminal 212 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Saw Maara strobe waaaaay before Bean Rock light. For a long while we debated wether or not Bean Rock actually had a functioning light anymore, such was the light pollution from behind. We knew there was a marker post to the North of the lighthouse but didn't realise it was unlit. Not being used to sailing in that area I was surprised to see boats leaving Bean Rock to starboard? Didn't think you could, better have a look at the charts ha ha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philstar 62 Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 Video of the ssanz 100 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philstar 62 Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 Bigger, faster, slipperyer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithy09 50 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 The keel and bulb looks OK in those photos, how and why are you changing it? More lead and like Phil says, slipperier.. Longer with smaller cross section. We suffer from significantly less righting moment than all the other Ross 40s.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithy09 50 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 More progress pics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,288 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Looks like a bit of a project going on ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 I reckon the windage on that jousting stick out the front will cost at least 0.2 of a knot... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philstar 62 Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 Jousting sticks - tell him he's dreamin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 407 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 So looking like you'll make the last SSANZ race then Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cameron 93 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Saw Maara strobe waaaaay before Bean Rock light. For a long while we debated wether or not Bean Rock actually had a functioning light anymore, such was the light pollution from behind. We knew there was a marker post to the North of the lighthouse but didn't realise it was unlit. Not being used to sailing in that area I was surprised to see boats leaving Bean Rock to starboard? Didn't think you could, better have a look at the charts ha ha Fairway Marks The following will be deemed to be obstructions and shall be passed on the main channel side. ( a ) Beacon on Sewer Outlet (Orakei) ( b ) Bean Rock light and Doris Rock Beacon (approx. 25 metres north of Bean Rock) ( c ) Green Beacon on Sandspit (SW of Torpedo Wharf by No.19 Buoy) ( d ) Small Craft mooring Areas as defined on chart 5322 including all moored vessels and mooring buoys adjacent to these areas ( e ) Rangitoto Lighthouse ( f ) Emu Rock Iliomana Rock Beacon ( g ) Red Buoys eastern side of Motuihe Channel ( h ) Yachts shall pass to the north of Browns Island Beacon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithy09 50 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 So looking like you'll make the last SSANZ race then Not a chance. Was always a bit ambitious.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithy09 50 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 More progress.. New keel delivered and weighed, prod being faired, tack line sheaves in, new autopilot wiring complete, work on cockpit making progress. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,288 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 The electronic compass location is not as critical now with a solid state unit as it was with a fluxgate. They are much more immune to motion now, but it still seems to make sense to put them as close to the roll and pitch centre as possible.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithy09 50 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Everyone happy with the AP sensor back where you put it? Just trying to work out where the best place for mine is, a bit hard when I have to fit all you have but into a considerably smaller space. I had the last compass about there but on the centreline. Trouble is, they are such big cumbersome beasts, it is hard to find a protected place to mount them. If I have trouble with it, I will remount it with a custom bracket.. BTW, that Carbinge is awesome stuff... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithy09 50 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 I sanded it and used Epiglue. Seems OK, but it only has to support an instrument panel... Pics when it's finished and I'm sure it fits!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithy09 50 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 More prod fairing and reinforcing. I don't think it will fall apart in a hurry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithy09 50 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 2 bits of bling and are both used in mission critical applications, Hell no, used 'just because we can!!!'. Yup!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithy09 50 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 It fits!! Pretty happy with that effort. Worth 1/2 knot on all points of sail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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