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    Macif/Francis Gabart - Solo RTW attempt

    in MarineTalk

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    Amazing doesn't do it justice

    I agree totally.

     

    But I have a question, how much actual sailing would this madman be doing? I mean what inputs would be required?

     

    It looks expensive and I would imagine it would have double auto pilots with back ups and electric everything, it probably makes his coffee in the morning.

     

    A weather man on shore probably sends the auto pilot the co ordinates and the sheets adjust to suit, the furler winds in some sail and the main slides down a bit as it chases down another low system...

     

    I haven’t raced anything around anything, but I would think with enough money this could be done or is being done right now???

    GBE outboard motor

    in MarineTalk

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    Cool looks like a range,

     

    It’s no race boat so not looking to peel the stickers off to save half of a gram. A 4 stroke 9.9 high thrust with a big low pitch prop sounds perfect except maybe $$$. A 2 stroke would be fine and probably also a 9.9hp. It’s a remote connection for throttle and shift only.

     

    I’ll try get the Yammie sorted first and see if I can get a couple more seasons out of it. The controls are routed terribly as you can see. The throttle pops off the connector inside when over half revs and the gear cable is on such an angle it chooses wether it feels like engaging or not. Makes for some interesting manoeuvring in the current at the mooring surrounded by boats....

    Cat mooring/anchor setup?

    in MarineTalk

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    This is the first of many questions,

     

    Does anyone have a picture or description of the setup used for mooring connection? Specifically do you use a bridal system? Is it permanently mounted, do you have a bow roller etc etc? Do you use a bridle when anchoring?

     

    The previous owner has simply lashed the mooring line to the centre of the front beam.

     

    I'm sure a bridle setup would be more suitable and reliable.

    Common faults

    in MarineTalk

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    Thanks everyone.

     

    KM- Place your bet.

     

    Erice- Thanks for the good info, No I haven't owned a beach cat before. I rented the plastic Hobie at 'the mount' for 1 hour early this year, same thing really isn't it hahaha.....

     

    Freedom GBE- I bought the "cheap" one, Storm. I say "cheap" because it needs attention, love and $$. The other 2 on TM at moment would be better value, but at the asking price (Storms) it's a nice entry price and gives me time to upgrade as I go along, plus it feels good to be bringing a neglected boat up back to good condition.

    Common faults

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    Front beam on my GBE is under SS straps.

    I built a new beam my self, and then got it anodised. Sleeving the ends is a bitch.

    When I say built, its not much more then a few holes and slots in an ali tube. Cant remember what it is, but there is better to use than stock std ali from ulrich.

    Sleeving the ends?

    Common faults

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    We could strip our GBE from sailing to being packed on a road trailer in about 45mins, lifting hulls on with the help of a bystander or 2. Pulling her apart on the beach always attracted a few spectators. That did involve beams and tramps off etc as you'd expect.

     

     

    So yes it's not hard swapping beams etc.

     

    That's an awesome story KM, so very Kiwi I love it. That's good news, sounds like a fairly easy thing to change out the front beam, so with bolts and fittings removed it simply slides out? Nothing else holds it in.

     

    Cool I think I'll be able to just dry out at low tide, tie forestry off temporarily to a paddle crab and change it out.

    Common faults

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    Cool thanks for info, had a good look, condition as to be expected.

     

    Is the front beam easy to replace? I.e diy job?

     

    Looks like undo some bits and it should just slide out?

    Common faults

    in MarineTalk

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    Hi all, I'm going to look at a GBE tomorrow, I don't know a great deal about them except they look super cool and I think I need one.

     

    What are common things to look out for when checking it over? Also any other hints and tips in general would be much appreciated.

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