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Looks like the first few Cavs had the taller rig, the reviews were done and then the following boats had the shortened mast for rating purposes. Does anyone know if there’s much difference? The reviews of the tall version sound great. Did they loose much in the light airs?
the Australian version appears to be the tall rigs and also a lot have wheel steering and the interiors are possibly a better layout.
Is it worth trying to find a tall one? And or an Aussie one?
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For those that saw the post on this boat previously I want to update that it has all been sorted and everyone is happy.
Thanks to a Crew member here, this boat was located, and the owner turned out to be the second owner since it was sold, he was unaware it hadn’t been paid for and being a top bloke helped to get it sorted.
Thanks to Crew.org what a great community we have.
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Very tidy boat indeed, old motor and cable brakes, otherwise certainly worth the trip up to check it out. Message me if you want to see the Hamilton one on way past aswell, I can arrange it.
Club compound prices best to call them, but ball park 5-700 ish per annum (including club fees etc)
Yes brakes get wet, very wet,but you do need them. in salt you want to rinse immediately every time after launch and retrieve. compounds generally have hoses. If storing at a compound and you can remove them it’s a bonus.
I tow with a 2wd 3lt Hilux no problem at all, occasionally minor spin on a wet ramp otherwise all good.
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Hi Jase, I’m the guy in the video. Catalina 7s are great boats. They all have the stub keel, it’s a huge safety feature. Almost all the trailer yachts are from the 70s/early 80s, most were very well built and the hulls will outlast all of us. For your initial brief almost any trailer yacht will be suitable provided it’s over say 20 ft to fit everyone. The Cat7 will happily go further once you are ready. The NZTYA page has reviews on tons of models so scroll through that stuff. Depending on budget the noelex 25 might be suitable aswell? There are newer trailer yachts such as the Ross780s or Elliott 7.4s. (Arguably not learner boats) But I’m biased to the Cat7... check out the Catalina 7 owners Facebook group some good real info on there, welcome to ask questions on there.
Trailers are a huge part of the costs so find one with a good trailer, especially as you will likely be towing regularly? Also find one that’s being used regularly. New Plymouth sailers often join BOPTYS club at Lake Rotoiti and keep them at the compound mast up storage. Beautiful area and super friendly helpful club.
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That’s me “knocking on the door” no one home, not for awhile...
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I have another photo coming hopefully a better one.
almost flush deck, very large steering wheel. The cockpit was split by a raised section forming two cockpit wells, the raised section held the traveller and the steering wheel. Home port was Alicante if that helps. Had a very solid looking mast and was well setup for blue water.
I like the look of the boat. It was moored up and no one was around unfortunately.
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Swirly worlds trips are impressive!
So the passport thing is just for landing in foreign countries and the Cat 1 piggy backs on that for our own safety? I’m not against any of it, just trying to understand it.
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Thanks guys
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Because there is no landing in another country? Are you leaving nz? Do passports become a thing?
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Sailing to the Wanganella banks and back, does that require Cat 1?
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I dont know an ocean that isnt polluted with plastic. Maybe the southern isnt too bad, havent been there in a while.
I don’t know any ocean to be fair, I’m sure the craps everywhere and we need to be on our game to keep our end clean.
Over sensationalism doesn’t motivate me to get too involved though, it breads distrust. That story said it flushed from Guatemala and has been a long standing issue from that area.
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This doesn’t represent the “worlds oceans” it’s a localised area of some disgusting people with extremely poor sanitation practices. We can carry our groceries in flax baskets and use card board straws all day long, it won’t make any difference at all to their blatant disregard for the environment.
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Not even close.
That’s a shame then, be nice to re purpose them. What about the under 10m2 rule? Not sure what size yacht that would equate to?
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I think they would make cool tiny homes/sleepouts.
The council could giveaway the boat and subsidies the transport cost by say $2500. The boat can be “up cycled” into a tiny home or creative sleepout. It solves a few problems in one go.the councils cost will be at least halved, its win/win.
Obviously not very suitable for urban properties, more aimed at the lifestyle block type areas. They would probably comply with councils restrictions on minor dwellings fairly easily.
I would take one if this was on offer. Could a be cool “air bnb” with a point of difference.
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The app works, shows boat speed, heading, ride height pitch roll etc, all free. but no video because here sky has exclusive. I’m just about to bring sport back so I can watch!
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Mines exact same, put the pan or jug etc on the flame when lit, it traps the heat and heats up the flame failure thingy way quicker.
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I don't think there is anything dodgy going down with the protest, the jury did the right thing by the book. A few questions remain in my mind.
Second question, surly the race committee as a professional race management team, knew that their protest was going to be ruled invalid? They even made the statement on the protest form that they knew nothing about the rules breach until Black Jack made the media statement. That right there made their protest invalid as the committee can't act on information supplied by an interested party.
I think the race comittee may have lodged the protest knowing that it would be invalid but just to be seen to do something....
Wouldnt that count as dodgy? If the committee knew it would be invalid, used up BJ’s 6 hour protest window while BJ thought it was being dealt with......
I’m not saying any party is dodgy, just the whole thing on the surface seems dodgy, the general public will hear something like, “ wild oats finished first, might have broken rules,but no one can check because of the rules”.
I wonder if it was a different boat (family) if the outcome would be different?
Lastly do people really care if the fastest boat on paper crossed the line first? Black Jack beat WOXI on both handicap systems!
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So we all agree at the very least there is (was) a case to answer.
What an unusual sport this is, I can’t think of any other sport where a breach of rules can occur and another competitor can nullify the committees power by informing the committee unofficially.
The comitee looked into it and said yes there is a case to answer, the international Jury looked into it and said yes we need to meet and discuss this. Jury meets and then decide it can’t help. Is that all correct?
If so egg on everyone’s face......
I just want closure what are we to say to our non sailing friends when they ask about this? On the surface it sounds quite dodgy.....
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The Oats family?
Please tell me they're not the wine growing cop beaters?
Honestly, I think I need to get out more!
Lol , meant Oatley.
Deleted my whinge, been a long day....
Cavalier 32 difference’s
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Thanks BP, I was hoping you would comment. I suspected a difference, didn’t think it would be that big. Just starting the search for a first keeler (had a ty). Looking for a mix of family boat and also solo/offshore capable and with enough budget for extras. They certainly look to fit the brief.