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On 6/12/2023 at 10:34 PM, Jes Vilsbaek said:
Hi,welcome home build by Keith Eade, launched 1973, it would be great to get the history about the Chico build in timber before the Plastic boats was produced,,
See my posts in this thread dated 7 and 15 July 2023 for history of the original Chico.
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On 14/10/2023 at 9:56 AM, mikef said:
Would you be willing to share your workings?
Yes, I will send you a PM.
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On 19/09/2023 at 2:52 PM, Mikefriend said:
I’m looking to make or buy a wind vane tiller steering system for my H28 Yacht. Has anyone any ideas/plans/photos
I am building a trim tab self steering system for a Chico 30 based on the Auto-Helm system supplied by Scanmar (who no longer sell the product, except their remaining inventory of spare parts). PM me for details. SR
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… and here is the account of the 1971 Whangārei - Noumea race. It appears the skipper and crew of Buccaneer enjoyed a ‘gentlemanly’ race with five star dining and plenty of victuals, particularly when they realised they were being well beaten by Chico and Kishmul!
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On 9/07/2023 at 12:35 AM, Black Panther said:
However to keep to the current topic I did Mooloolaba to Auckland in 1978? On Chubasco.
Interesting, BP. Chubasco is moored on the piles in Westhaven. Still seems to be in reasonable condition.
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For the Chico 30 aficionados out there, attached is an article from Sea Spray about the original Chico before she entered the 1971 Whangārei- Noumea race. More about the race in my next post …
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On 23/04/2023 at 3:14 PM, Clint said:
Would anyone know why this Yacht pulls to the left only under motor?
Prop walk (it’s normal)
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On 15/03/2023 at 8:36 PM, Lindsay said:
Too late into this thread, sorry, and the stain you’ve used looks great. But for others considering this I can recommend Sikkens Cetol HLSe Teak. Easy to apply and touch up each year while tucked up in a snug anchorage.
I also use the Sikkens product on coachroof handrails
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7 hours ago, Zozza said:
Not wanting to start a political sh*t fight on global warming, but I have always felt coastal erosion is way more an immediate threat than greenhouse gasses when it comes to where you choose to live..... I mean, they long ago stopped building on those chalky cliffs in UK (Dover) and on the UK East Coast because the sea is slowing reclaiming those cliffs through natural erosion...why would NZ coast cliff areas would be any different..
Yep, and nor would you want to want to build near a sandy beachfront like Mercury Bay or Omaha. Rising sea levels are well documented and will accelerate with melting ice sheets in Greenland, Antarctica, etc. Warming oceans drive more energy into weather systems so more frequent heavy rainfall and wind events. The combination of the two will likely accelerate erosion of the coastline. We can face up to this or stick our heads in the sand (at any beach of your choosing!).
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Whichever way the wind is blowing and the tide is flowing, i.e plan your passage considering the various weather models and the tidal streams around Cape Reinga, East Cape and Cook Strait. I’ve done both ways. Keep an open mind. Don’t sail to a deadline and be prepared to stop at Mangonui, New Plymouth, Gisborne or Napier for a few days waiting for a favourable weather window.
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On 5/09/2022 at 8:45 AM, John B said:
Are you guys talking about a baby stay? I've only been sailing about 40 years and I've never heard of panting rod before. ( is it an Americanism perhaps?)
If its a baby stay that is meant , it is common to see on these generation boats either 2 aft lower shrouds and a baby stay going a short distance forward of the mast to stop mast pump in a seaway, or 2 aft lowers and two forward lowers to do the same.
Yep, I was talking about “baby stay” apparently a “panting rod” is something else. You learn something new every day!
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Well done, Pedro. That piece of coast can be a tough sail at any time of the year.
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Yes, the panting rod (or inner forestry) is required to provide fore-aft support in the middle of the mast and prevent it “panting” (flexing) in a seaway. It is a bit of a pain on the Chico because it effectively eliminates any space to store a dinghy on the foredeck.
I noticed on another Chico that pairs of lower shrouds were arranged each side, rather than the usual singles, which presumably restrains the mast fore-aft at the spreaders and does away with need for the panting rod.
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My added advice to the preceding is check the tidal flows around all the major capes (East, Te Reinga and / or Palliser) and try to time your passage around them with a favourable set accordingly. Avoid a strong wind against spring tide flow or else you will be in a world of pain!
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On 25/06/2022 at 6:39 PM, aardvarkash10 said:
Anyone got a copy for sale?
I would be happy to sell you my copy. PM me
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I’ve also watched a couple of their videos. They’ve done a fabulous job refurbishing Moanaroa. I’m intrigued by the large cut out in the trailing edge of the rudder though. Presumably to accommodate the swing of the Aries self steering paddle.
It is inspiring seeing people are still doing “no frills” offshore cruising in small boats. Must get off my bum and do it myself!
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On 13/06/2022 at 9:24 PM, Trav Mills said:
Hi there,
We own a Chico30 - Chit Chat - down in Wellington. We believe she was the second or third last to be built. Fantastic first boat for us. We spent the summer exploring the sounds and sailing through to Nelson, gave us a lot of confidence knowing we had a solid boat.
Sing out if you’re ever down this way and are keen to take a look
Trav
She looks very tidy 🙂
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2 hours ago, darkside said:
Candidus anchored in front of us at Tobago Cays.
She looks well set up. Doing a circumnavigation, I wonder?
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I had this problem a few years ago. Took the mast out while doing other refurbishment at a boat builder. Found aluminium conduit that conveys masthead lighting cables inside the mast had severely corroded allowing water to track past the foam plug. Pulled that out and removed the remains of foam plug as best I could. Replaced conduit, fitted some closed cell stop ends inside mast: one at bottom halyard (topping lift) outlet, the second about 300mm further down. Then squirted Gorilla foam in between them. After foam had set, removed the top stop end by hacking it to pieces with various sharp implements and pulling the bits out through the topping lift exit hole. Finally, trimmed the top surface of the Gorilla foam plug with a hacksaw blade to roughly level with bottom of exit hole so water could drain. Hasn’t leaked since.
Note also have Spartite between mast and deck collar, topped with a bead of sealant, which works well.
Also note that years ago I tried a flowable Sika silicon product which was very expensive. Poured it in through the topping lift hole down to a stop end inside the mast. But it ended up finding it’s way through small gaps between stop end and mast, flowing all the way down to the mast step!!!
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Heroic work - good on ya!
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I used to have one of those (Nexus taken over by Garmin). Bloody unreliable so I replaced it with a hard wired Raymarine instrument!
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On 17/05/2022 at 7:31 PM, lebleaux said:
Out there in sailboat land thee are something like 70 Chico 30s. Our Chico, Auriga, will soon be up and running (well ...soon-ish) and I am wondering if there would be any interest in something like a Chico Rally - I am thinking of maybe a 'race' from somewhere to Motuihe on a Saturday with those who need to go home go, and those that can stay, stay for a bit of social. Maybe 3-4 'events' over summer, whatever. Let me know if there is any interest and I will/may attempt to organise.
Hi Lebleaux
I own a Chico 30. It’s been in my family for nearly 40 years. Berthed Pier M at Westhaven and you’re welcome to come have a look and trade war stories.
Another Chico owner is connecting owners with a view to entering a Modern Classic division at the annual Mahurangi Classic Yacht Regatta.
Feel free to contact me by PM.
Regards
SR
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Caulerpa now in BOI
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Watched it and it is enough to make you weep 😢