Black Panther

I think the sails were a lot better.

Same amount of work to fill a 4in hole as a 1in hole

Get a bigger hole saw and cut outside the outside flange.

Hammer bung in from outside for the centering drill bit, do the whole job from outside.

Get a hole saw bigger than the seacock and it will be out in 60 seconds. Epoxy and ply to fill the hole then install new one. I did it last year. Easy peasy.

If the cost is minimal do it if only for peace of mind .

That's sad, she was a sweet little boat. The self steering directly to a trim tab on the stern hung rudder the best I've ever used.

Wonder what's happened to Chubasco? Last time I saw her she was looking quite unloved on a mooring in Matiatia. I sailed back from moolooolaba with Pat after the trans Tasman

We've had a lot of sea life up our river late, seals, dolphins and last week orca.( they are quite big up close.)

Not knowing the handicap system intimately is DP celebrating a good handicap or distressed at a poor one?

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/new-zealand-woman-arrested-for-allegedly-setting-fire-to-a-yacht-in-queensland/XXCLFGQFXGW2CVWERSSREGAV3U/?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=nzh_fb&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR1FgjFBecrqWMYlmtTMuB3fQJLmc3zH-o6lW6TakQ6dCS6t-j38CWgo21I#Echobox=1662860103

Once upon a time old race boats could be used for cruising. Guess those days are over so what do you do with them when their racing life is over?

Anyone know anything? https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/two-men-stranded-in-the-tasman-sea-after-severe-weather-damages-sail-boat-20220906-p5bfrr.html

The Cav has a relatively small cockpit. I've filled it numerous times and the standard drains were plenty adequate.

Not in winter