Saltynuts
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I really can't understand why anyone would fit electric propulsion. The extra expense, range issues and they are worse for the environment than an ice engine.
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20 minutes ago, brendong said:
What are those grey areas at the stern between the hulls? ........If it's seating then it looks a dodgy add on.
Looks like solar arches?
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If the windlass hasn't been used in years I would start by stripping it and servicing it. Make sure everything is moving freely and nothing is seized.
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There are literally thousands of boats using the standard starlink dish now. The only real downside is power consumption.
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31 minutes ago, Deep Purple said:
I presented a half model of Sundreamer i had made to the squadron a few years back.
I suppose that is the only logical conclusion. But did it cost twice as much?
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3 minutes ago, Frank said:
Or 1/4 as much because you are only building half of a half of the boat
Stop it my head hurts 🥴
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As above but you will still need a condition report. Bare in mind your boat doesn't have to be perfect to get insurance.
Aaron from Marine Inspection Services is really good if you get a report. Based in Thames but covers at least Tauranga to Auckland. $10 per foot if I recall correctly. Let me know if you want his number.
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18 hours ago, Addem said:
Too right. I'd live to have a few of my past boats. How much would I pay though...dunno. it'd be interesting to know how many hours are involved.
The big head scratcher is what would a half hull of a catamaran look like and would it cost twice as much???
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1 hour ago, Frank said:
Alas the labour content is too high
however it could work if you modelled it in 3D and printed it although it would still require quite a bit of finishing and a backboard. A previous place I worked at had a large format 3D printer and a contractor who was a real pro with Solidworks. I'd done a half model of our Hood 38 and needed a copy for a partner so he scanned and printed it, I got the impression he put in quite a few hours to turn the point cloud into a printable file though (the one below is a 3D print)
Yeah I hear ya. There must be a lot of hours go into those. I wonder what upper price point they would still sell. People get very attached to their boats and fiscal responsibility would have limited influence over a purchase like that. Would make a fantastic present from a significant other...
Anyway geat job 👍
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2 hours ago, Frank said:
The new Kuaka is ready to be hung, the old one alas is done for.
The backboard is Honduras Mahogany from some old building, it had a gorgeous grain and was nicer to work with than Sapelle. I need to do the Alan Wright Tracker at some stage I don't suppose anyone has a lines drawing ?
Wow!! There is a business opportunity there..
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Hi Addem, if this is still available I would be keen please. Tauranga based
A new Rapido 40
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When I repowered a couple of years ago I was quite excited about going electric. I researched it quite extensively but as much as I wanted it to work, I just couldn't make it stack up.
The quantity of battery storage and solar panels needed for typical use just doesn't work. Weight, space, expense, range and windage were all major issues.
Without getting into the politics of the global warming nonsense, it doesn't stack up environmetally either.
https://www.yachtingmonthly.com/news/electric-propulsion-not-most-green-study-finds-95997