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    Antifouling removal + epoxy coat

    in TechTalk

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    I would like to bring the hull to gel coat in order to asses hull state. Also remove unwanted old paint.

    I would be interested in knowing your thoughts about antifouling removal. I found a post by battgirl removing antifouling with a mix of cornflour and caustic soda. 

    Also the application of epoxy before the new antifouling. What is the reason behind the epoxy? Is it to cold now for epoxy? Should i be quick in applying the antifouling before the epoxy fully cures?

    Thank you in advance for your advice!

    Cheers

     

    Auto tiller pilot onto auxiliary rudder trim tab

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    Hey guys,

     

    I just thought about the auto tillel being connected to the trim tab. The set up doues not allow for the auto tiller to be mounted square to the boat axis. Does this matter at all? 

    Or as i press the auto botton it then does what it needs to do to steer the course?

    I immagine i should trick the auto tiller by setting it as if it was installed say starbord rather then port. This way it would deal with trim tab????  Does it make sense???

    Thank you for any suggestion

    Cheers

    Auto tiller pilot onto auxiliary rudder trim tab

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    Hi there,

    I have an auxiliary rudder trim tab wind vane set up on a cav 32

    I am wandering if anyone has direct experience on getting the auto tiller unit attached to the auxiliary rudder trim tab. I have a tp32 .

    The aim would be to be able to use the tiller pilot in more demanding condition as it would normally be feasible if attached to the main tiller.

    this would also mean the auxiliary rudder would always be mounted at the back. ( at the moment it is sitting in the shed...)

    thank you in advance for your thoughts.

    cheers

    simrad tp 22 autopilot WTS

    in Classifieds

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    The SIMRAD TP 22 is declared to be suitable for boats up to 5000kg. Can be interfaced with a chart plotter.
    It came with the boat I just bought and given I have the TP 32 from my previous boat, that is what I will keep.

    The unit has been tested under sail and engine and it did steer the course as it is meant to do.

    Retail price is $1300 so I guess it is a bargain.


    It comes with the connection and water tight plug but not with the attachment which can be bough separately.

    Heavy weather cruising

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    Thank you for that BP. As you know I have  a cav 32 too so invaluable info!!!!

     

    I will try this as soon as I get a chance. So far I heaved to with the jib on....obviously not in heavy conditions, just too take a break and have some food... or fishing...hahha

     

    cheers!

    enlarging Cavalier 32 sail plan

    in TechTalk

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    Hi guys,

     

    thank you for all the great input you all gave me! appreciate it very much.

     

    Now, to summarize my take on it; I am very grateful for the boat I have and I am inclined on to doing with what I have got for the longest time possible. I will get to know the boat and all she has to offer.

    The plan is to crunch miles though so before or later I will have to invest, I think, into a new genoa N 1. It also appears to be the cheapest and safest option in terms of performance outcome. I also have a Reacher and a spinnaker which are in fairly  good condition so somehow some point of sails are covered. 

     

    I would confirm as well that the weather helm on a reach can be a little heavy especially with a bit of short swell catching on the skeg.

     

    Thanks for the hint on letting the traveler go Chariot, I will have a go at that!

     

    And Fish, "But also understanding all the rig and trim settings for different wind conditions, windy with flat water, windy with lumpy water, light with flat water, light with lumpy water, they all reuire different sail shapes, and understanding and getting those right will make a massive difference to performance."

    ​I am afraid I am not quite there with knowing the theoretical answer to that. I guess I feel how the boat is going and try to adjust things buy feeling what works. I wish I new it though...

     

    Black Panther, I would be really interested in knowing how it all went for you offshore with your cav 32. I understand you had a bigger mast but, I would be really interested in knowing your heavy weather tactics while cruising.   What kind of stuff she doesn't like, what to avoid ect. I hope it is not to generic of a question.

     

    Also, one last thing what is the name of that sail maker in Hong Kong? would you recommend them?

     

    Again thank you all!!!

     

    cheers

    enlarging Cavalier 32 sail plan

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    Hi there,

     

    new to this forum and very eager to get into it. I own a cavalier 32 and although I love it, like everyone who loves their boat, I am trying to make it better.

     

    She is a little sluggish in the light winds right?

     

    My genoa N1 does not have much more life in it so, a part from changing that one ($3500 which I don't want to buy right now) I was thinking to extend the boom and put a bigger main sail. Being of a much smaller area It should not cost as much right?

     

    Now, the real question. Would it make it reasonably better or is it a pointless exercise? 

     

    I would appreciate any comment in regards.

     

    Cheers! 

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