Kestrahl 10 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I see Sniper is on trademe. This was supposed to be the quickest one. I thought it would be Cedar but Kauri and Ply in the ad, can't be that much lighter if at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ballystick 76 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I looked at several E1050's in Auckland about a year ago, Sniper is a class above them all, it has been well maintained and is well fitted out for cruising. It has a really good keel and goes upwind like nothing else. It wasn't for sale when I was looking, It was built as the plug for the production 1050s I think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Butcher 2 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 As I/we parted with the folding, I removed the old name... K8368, now Enigma1, is now operating out of Gulf Harbour. I also removed the wheel and restored her to the original cockpit layout, similar to when she was first called Expressway. The original owner was very helpful in making this happen. Some new sails, and other adjustments, and some listening and observing, has provided for an enjoyable E1050. Fantastic yachts around the cans, short or long haul circuits fully crewed or short handed, and a dream to cruise because of their hidden ‘large volume’. Very good sea keeping design that is quite capable of modestly sailing 200 Nm days and much more, if you care to dial them up. Enigma1 has a Khan keel and rudder (sometimes referred to as Gen 2 keel and rudder, as I understand) and so, nil jandle. The keel and bulb appear similar, and the draft is ~ 2.3m. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Butcher 2 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 And, Sniper is a very good example, and yes, she was the plug. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkside 63 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 I owned Expressway for a short time and very pleased to hear she has the tiller back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Butcher 2 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Yes, thanks, I/we gave it a go, but the boat was never designed for that set-up, a nicely balanced boat that can be steered by your fingertips. The tiller gives you that sense of feel and control. Where is Kick, which handstand, I’d like to come and have a look...? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla II 409 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Wheels should be illegal on yachts under 40ft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chariot 244 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Wheels should be illegal on yachts under 40ft. The Aussies love them. They even put them on the cav 32's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla II 409 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Just gobble up your cockpit and disconnect you from the feel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Wheels belong on cars. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
khayyam 83 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 I agree. But it's interesting how this seems to be an NZ thing. The Europeans and Americans (and apparently aussies too) seem to like wheels on their 30 footers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Battleship 100 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 I used to despise wheels, I even took the wheel off one boat and converted it to a tiller and are now thinking of converting it back for cruising. Now that I am used to a wheel I often prefer it especially running hard downwind. Seems to me Wheels are better downwind and a Tiller can often be better/more precise upwind Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chariot 244 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 I think a lot comes down to size of cockpit. Wheels in small cockpits such as a Cav 32 are a pain. Hull and keel design play a big part in downwind handling in hard running conditions. I prefer tiller steering but then I have only had limited time on wheels. Have gone through Tiri Passage heading south in a fresh N/W with a wheel steer 40fter next to me and he seemed to be having to work bloody hard to hold his course. Guess all boats are different. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
khayyam 83 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 a wheel is ok if the boat is flat -- motoring, or running. tiller is way better for on the wind and reaching, imo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vorpal Blade 89 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Steering wheels are good. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 356 Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 What wheel? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla II 409 Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Crikey the poor girl is going to get very wet in that outfit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vorpal Blade 89 Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Wheels may be interesting but catamaran trampolines are really where its at, I submit.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kick Ass 49 Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 Yes, thanks, I/we gave it a go, but the boat was never designed for that set-up, a nicely balanced boat that can be steered by your fingertips. The tiller gives you that sense of feel and control. Where is Kick, which handstand, I’d like to come and have a look...? Kick is at Weiti hardstand, launching on tuesday Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B00B00 317 Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 The Elliott 10.5 Squealer will be on its way to Auckland soon to. Going to be a big fleet of Elliots out there in the 35ft range! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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