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Howdy all, I'm in the hunt for an upgrade to my raven 26 (in time) to a more family friendly keeler, and am one of those blokes that can't quite make up my mind on what I'm after. I keep oscillating between gulf type cruisers to bomb proof coastal and offshore capable boats. Lets not go there just now, but one of the boats that keep coming up are Davidson 31's. They look to have a nice layout, and seem like good value as a gulf / sounds type boat. I can't seem to find many thoughts on the either here or on the web. Anyone got any wisdom they could share?
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there was this guy 10 years ago off port waikato in a newick val Lindsay Wright, 52, of New Plymouth, believes it may have been sleeping and his trimaran accidentally ran over it while he was in bed. The yachtie says he heard a crack and noticed water on board and was then face to face with the 10 metre long mammal. After the initial shock he says he got a good feeling from the whale, as if it was trying to apologise for unintentionally wrecking his boat. He was relieved he had been plucked to safety but he watched in disbelief below as his new $38,000 trimaran, Loose Goose, wa
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We ended up buying a Raven 26. Had that for 13 years Awesome little boat, dragged the wife and 2 kids all over the Hauraki Gulf and northland coast. You mention a Cav 32, again a very good boat. With the age you just have to be aware of osmosis, that includes the H28 as well. We owned a Cav 32 for about 6 years, our hull was used to make the mould for the Aussie built Cavs. You sometimes end up with arms 6ft long after reaching in fresh conditions. Very comfortable sea boats and not that slow if you sail them correctly. They don't like the main being over sheeted. i found the biggest negativ
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Hi folks, Been lurking here a while and thought i'd post on something I've been working away on for a while. I sail a raven 26 out of the Mahurangi. I got her for a pretty sharp price and with it came a semi-defunct simrad tp10. I tried and failed to get the thing going but the electronics were toast. I had been mucking around with arduino for a while and thought that it would make a great platform for a DIY tillerpilot using the linear actuator from the simrad (which was fine). Someone had already done the thinking on this - all I had to do was adapt it for my circumstances.
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Harry. As has been stated already most auxilary installations are a compromise and often props are not that well matched to the engine your 14 x 8 does seem to be a little short on pitch for a 16 hp engine. The standard reduction on those Yanmar gear boxes (Kansaki I think was the maker, or some name like that) is 2.2:1. A mate has a Raven 26 with with an identical engine to yours Yanmar2GM using a Briski folder is getting top speed of 6.25 and comfortable cruising at just over 5 knots and that boat is probably at least 500kg heavier than your boat. A 21 ft static waterline would mean an ef
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I have spoken in recent times to several people about Tillerpilots suitability for offshore. Even posted my thoughts on here before. Today I read the article linked below, that made me think about this again. Yes, I sell these pilots - however, there is, IMO a distinct lack of product in the marketplace for a really good, robust offshore tillerpilot . I know that some of you are happy with your Tiller Pilots - that's great. I also know there are some vessels that have had success with a tillerpilot offshore. Personally I would not rely on one as my primary steering, especially for a s
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I do agree with that to an extent Booboo. When I've used the Tri-sail ( only 2 x!) both times I knew the weather was coming, and put it on in about 30 Knots. Once we ended up hove to with the parachute, and once wind peaked at about 50, but only for a few hours, and we kept going under tri-sail only. I guess some of it comes down to what boat and how it is used. A race boat is different to a cruiser, especially regarding crew abilities due to numbers, and can keep sailing longer. I have both systems - the very deep 3rd reef, and the tri-sail, so have more options. It just seemed sens
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This will probably confuse the issue, but will add my 2 cents worth. Be mindful if you buy something that has been stored in a Yacht club compound. I would fact in as a minimum new bearings before you tow it more than about a hundred yards. I am based in Wellington. Almost three years ago, I decided to take the plunge and purchase a Yacht. Originally looking at Nolex 22's and 25's. Despite sailing on a Marauder regularly, the thought of buying a keeler never even crossed my mind until I talked to someone who suggested that with a Keeler you will get to use it far more regularly (certai
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Morning All I am keen to get some more miles under my belt and I am looking for Coastal or perhaps some Pacific Trips. I have been sailing on and off since I was a kid, starting in the mighty P class through various Trailer Sailers. I now am the proud owner of a Raven 26 based in Seaview, Wellington. Most of my sailing on her has been in the confines of Wellington Harbour but have made 4 return trips across Cook Strait in the variety of conditions that the strait can toss up! Much of the sailing I have done has been single-handed with 4 of the Strait crossings being solo. My Lon
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Crew Wanted - New Caledonia to Auckland - early-mid May: Filled 8/4/16
SthnJeff replied to bluezeb's topic in Crew Finder
Hi Sean and Matt I am keen on this trip but not sure whether my experience levels would be sufficient for your requirements, but just by way of a quick background I have owned Tandara, a Raven 26 for just gone two years now and most of my sailing on her has been in the confines of Wellington Harbour but have made 4 return trips across Cook Strait in the variety of conditions that the strait can toss up! Much of the sailing I have done has been singlehanded with 4 of the Strait crossings being solo. My Longest trip was Tandara's delivery from Nelson. Obviously I don't have loads of e -
Is 30 hours too short a time for this race? Or are people too busy in their lives to cope with a slow race? Looking at the entries, it is not as if it is a slow fleet. No old productipn boats like Maurauders, Davidson 28's, Raven 31's let alone Raven 26's and Harmonics! Do these boats no longer get cat 3 or everyone expects the race to be done and dusted in 10 hours so don't bother entering?
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moved to appropriate forum... Answer is no. Could possibly try a Raven 26? That might be a bit taller in the cabin....
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Same as BP. I've also done a few deliveries. incl a Raven 26 Opua to Wellington (Mana) via North Cape. That is a more robust vessel than a Farr 727... The NZ coast, especially south of Auckland, deserves respect. Yes, you are in the range of a chopper. No, I don't want to have to use the rescue services. Sure, given the right conditions, good equipment, a boat in top condition,and no schedule, this trip can be done in a 727. Commercial deliveries are not normally like that. It will be a wet, cold, bouncy trip - even in mid summer. I used to like that when I was 20 something. Now, the $ wou
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Yep Raven 26 called Footprints. No smell and I don't recall any seepage either. They're mostly the size of a 20 cent piece.They seem to be more lumps than anything. I've had her for 12 years now and I don't think they're any worse, in either number or size than when I bought her. I've never worried about them but I have of course seen a number of people spend weeks/months getting rid of them on Ravens and other boats.
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500kg of weight, I've just sold my raven 26 and waiting on mooring upgrade to 800kg before I make my next purchase. Up grade due November so short term rental available, suitable for keeler only $12 per week,deep water, in survey Mark 0212258870
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Here is a list of the approved YNZ yachting inspectors: Rob Carpenter rob@workboatsnz.com (027) 306 9791 Kit Grigg kit.rob.grigg@xtra.co.nz (027) 2804407 Bryan Treleaven b.treleaven@me.com (027) 232 0420 Would assume they'd all charge a commercially competitive hourly rate. When I had my boat surveyed (Raven 26) I had to get the boat lifted (quick slip $120) and the surveyor took about an hour. A day or so later he sent me through a report. I think all up he charged me for 2 hours which included travel. I found the experience really valuable as he explained a great deal to me.
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Hi all, I am now close to securing my first keeler (Raven 26) with an offer accepted and just awaiting Survey, likely to occur in the next few days. Much Excitement! Unfortunately she does not have a tender so I have started looking for one, and have found it a more confusing proposition than buying the boat! I am probably leaning towards and inflatable. Based more on the fact it seems they are the popular choice, but from there on I am a little stumped. I have a 2hp outboard already but would really appreciate anyones comments or tips or recent experiences. Ideally would prefer t
