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How ETNZ didn't hit Oracle at one Mark rounding was incredible?!!! That was close!

So this would be suitable for a Yanmar SD20? With a 27hp engine

It's looking like November is busy, good to get the feedback for which ever time slot appeals.

That documentary was amazing, very sad and a reminder that the sea/weather can be very unforgiving at times.

Thanks for the feedback, it would be nice to get some more. I heard of a possible 3 leg race in that November time spot that starts in Akld then stops in Tga, the next leg up to Bay of Islands, followed by a return leg to Akld. Anyone else heard of that race possibility?

The Tauranga Yacht Club is considering moving the A2T race to November, maybe 2-3 weeks after the Coastal Classic. We would like some feedback on what fellow sailors/racers think, looking at the Akld calendar it would be after the Gold Cup and starting on a Friday. It is probably too late to run it this year but I was thinking about 2016, running the event in late November should coincide with more favourable weather conditions.

Thanks Pete, the keel looks to be similar but with an added bulb to the existing keel. So there are no problems or any mods with this extra force of this bulb on the keel/hull structure?

Keel photos that show current keel design and profile.

Ptown, I think your inbox is full as I can't send you a PM

There are so many variables, alright, I thought with the number of 930's that have had keel mods, the different designs etc. may have brought out some good ideas. Apparently some 930's with standard keels still outperform the "upgraded" ones, so it is hard to decipher what the answer is, some original 930 keels aren't too bad though making for variations in comparisons. A 1034 keel is a basic fin keel and around 26 yrs old.

Thanks KM, I have been talking to a marine foil specialist and he thinks the same. I am organising an inspection for him to assess the shape etc. Looking more likely after seeing what's involved with a keel upgrade.

I was looking at not increasing the righting moment to reduce structural changes that may have been required, thinking that the ballast would be less to give lower overall displacement and the foil profile change would improve all around sailing performance.

This method looks good as far as transferring the load more to the hull structure, thanks

I am considering replacing my fin keel with a bulb keel on my Young 1034, anyone got good ideas on how to attach it to the hull and strut design? There must be several 930 owners who have done it, I think my boat doesn't require hull reinforcing as I want to use the existing keel mounting holes/bracing.

I've looked at a few Ross 35s (not 1066) including Manxman (that is a nice example) but found that the 1/4 berths are like caves and awkward to get in there. Also, the front berth is a bit on the short side plus the cabin height a bit too low with some having strenghtening ribs at a dangerous height. I went and bought a Young 1034 which is similar in size but far better in all those areas I have just mentioned and has a better layout IMO.

It's been a while since I have down that way, I didn't know about the Paua World in Carterton. I love the rugged coast past the Palliser lighthouse - can you still get past there and get to those giant rocks to camp beside - they're amazing.

Looks like you did a road trip down the Wairarapa Coast, first to the Castlepoint Lighthouse and then Cape Palliser lighthouse. the toilet seat could be at Lake Ferry, Ngawi or Martinborough but that is a tough one.

Jade Lady and crew won our club 2nd division Burnsco Winter Series, first time I've won a competitive series with my own boat, pretty happy especially as it was close in points and the result took me by surprise!!

Provincial Cowboy was in Tga and needing a lot of work alright, now better??

I thought the story was going to be .... while swinging around the mast his phone decided to fly off into the Athenree Estuary ..... luckily it didn't end that way!!