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    Creepy Crawler - its baaaack!

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    Sails should be mint, they were a new full set of Stratis sails with Taffeta when Ryan sold it so should have lasted well. The rig is ex Whio from memory, had a few issues which we resolved and repaired and put it in the Creepy.

     

    Would be a shame to see it broken up just for a mast - the Main and Jobs wont fit a GBE - the boom length and J measurement is smaller (The boat is only 7.5m) so sails wouldnt transfer over.

     

    It used to be able to keep up with the tail end of the GBE's on a breezy day. It loves the breeze and is wet but fun to sail. Big sea's arent its friend- its an inshore boat really.

     

    Cant really sleep inside, pretty cramped when you go downstairs - there isnt alot of headroom, but that could quite easily be changed by raising the roof line 300mm with a little Cuddy Cabin etc.- Would make it alot dryer too.

     

    Havent seen it for about 4 years so not sure about what the condition is now.

    Adjustable forestay?

    in MarineTalk

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    Basic forestay tang... Keep it simple stupid and bolt on the biggest kite to get the advantage!

    If an adjustable rig tension is wanted then look at a built in mast jack under the base of the rig. heaps easier to work with, and moves the weight aft and lower.

    It was probably onto a highfield lever previously so they could drop the forestay off and lean the rig back to drop it to trailer etc - The ross 780's, noelex 25's and so on have it

    new to me boat project, storfidra 26

    in MarineTalk

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    Having gone from an outboard on Mercenary to a Diesel on the new boat - i agree an Outboard for simplicity is great. If its broken its easy to fix or replace and easy to take home.

     

    But for cruising you really really cant beat a Diesel! Charging capacity, Grunt, Noise when motoring, and Fuel consumption are just so much better!

    Teak Mouldings

    in TechTalk

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    Yeah havent thought that far apart there Craig! You know me - I dont plan that far ahead!

     

    Was thinking of ply, or teak veneer ply but the point above is probably true too.... Hmm i want something not too heavy so the guys dont make me keep removing it from the boat!

    Teak Mouldings

    in TechTalk

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    Thanks to those that suggested Mitchells joinery - I have had a great experience dealing with them so far - very well priced and prompt replies.

    For something that seemed hard to do (Making the teak edging for the table) they have made it all very easy for me - so i can highly recommend dealing with them too :-)

     

    Cheers guys

    Teak Mouldings

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    OK guys - need a bit of advice...

    Going to build a table for cruising on the 88.. (Unless anyone has an 88 table they want to sell!).

     

    Thinking of doing the capping/moulding around the edge the easy way and buying pre-made teak moulding.

    I see fosters sell some - http://www.fostersshipchandlery.co.nz/a ... -TEAK.html

     

    Is there anywhere else you can get it direct? (So i dont have to pay $30 per corner and $100 each side! - Will get quite expensive).

     

    It doesnt need to be teak i dont think - other suggestions welcome - Likewise where is the best place to get the timber (Ply?) for the table top?

    Westhaven Happenings

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    Potentially the Auckland Regatta? Aucklands biggest keelboat regatta which would have 40 or 50 westhavn boats out?

     

    Isnt the 6k a year was for the marina berthage of a boat and associated costs, not for a guaranteed carpark! As much as i can imagine that beeing a pain in the ass

    Westhaven Happenings

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    180 minutes would be cutting it fine even just to do a midweek yacht - How many yachties are going to get towed tonight?

    Or what happens when you go for a mid week sail and have a few beers, then decide "Best not drive home, oh wait i need to move my car or it will get towed by the morning..."

    Westhaven Happenings

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    Yeah thats pretty gay.

     

    I do find it funny tho that two people who design and install parking building systems to handle this thing the right way got nailed by it being handled the wrong way! Maybe Westhaven need to speak to you boys!! :lol: :lol:

    This Weekend's Achievements

    in MarineTalk

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    After anti fouling Mercenary a few weeks ago when it sold, i decided to Antifoul the new boat, and get it all looking mint too!!

    So a weekend of sanding, priming and spraying antifoul, Cut and polishing the top sides.

    Mercenary always had International Ultra antifoul and i found it awesome, but the new boat had Altex number 5. We went with the same over it, it didnt spray as easily, but seeing as it lasted 2 years last time after being rolled we'll we will see how it goes after being airless sprayed by me!

     

    now thanks to the team at Boatspray in Halfmoon bay - The prop has been re-prop-speeded. After 2 years the old prop speed was still hanging in which is pretty amazing. it was worn through in places, but i thought it would be well gone! - I can only echo Smithy's comments elsewhere on teh forums about the service the boys at Boatspray give! - I rang this morning knowing i was pushing my luck, gave them an 8 hour window when it needed doing smack in the middle of their busy season and they squeezed it in! - (Not saying they would be able to do that for everyone though!) - But if you need work done go and see Simon and the guys, they really do a great job.

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