Thijs 4 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I am looking for a skipper who can deliver my Farr727 from Auckland to Wellington before end of January 2015. She is mainly laid out for dayracing, so only basics on board. Alignment on remuneration and costs. Depending on timing I may join a leg. Get in touch! See http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=141 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dambo 41 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I have to be honest - put it on a truck. Quicker, safer and possibly not cost much more than paying a delivery crew who'd be willing to do it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JK 23 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 http://www.boathaulage.co.nz/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin McCready 31 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 My thoughts too were to put it on a truck. I wouldn't want to be in bad weather in those waters in such a boat. But then again it could be fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
w44vi 12 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 It almost complies with NZ light trailer laws. 40 mm over I am shore you would be able to get an exemption https://www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicles/vehicle-types/vehicle-classes-and-standards/vehicle-dimensions-and-mass/light-trailers/ Would it fit on an Etchell Trailer? It could be a cheap option Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 807 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 its smaller than a Noelex 30. Overwidth permit on demand IIRC. Get a tandem car trailer, build a cradle, use a 4x4 to tow it ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rehabilitated 41 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Paul whiting sailed smackwater jack, across the Tasman and sailed the SH with IT. What's the fuel capacity / distance range and motor HP. Excellent weather January. Probably have to motor all way. OC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex Babe 1 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Paul whiting sailed smackwater jack, across the Tasman and sailed the SH with IT. What's the fuel capacity / distance range and motor HP. Excellent weather January. Probably have to motor all way. OC Yeah Smakwater Jack was a 1 tonner. Quite a bit bigger than a Farr 727 1/4 tonner. But then you knew that right? Oh and Smakwater Jack never made it home. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rehabilitated 41 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Yeah Smakwater Jack was a 1 tonner. Quite a bit bigger than a Farr 727 1/4 tonner. But then you knew that right? Oh and Smakwater Jack never made it home. Yes I knew all that. Auckland to wellington is also not the Tasman Sea or Bass Strait. Smack was lost during, as describe by Peter Blake at that time as the worst storm he had ever experienced after leaving Hobart. The vessel was almost lost and I think at that time it was a RTW Whitbread designed boat named "Burton Cutter". and was considerably bigger than a one tonner and a farr 727 "All this experience stood Blake in good stead for a berth in the first round the world race and he joined Leslie Williams' crew on Burton Cutter. Ill-prepared, Burton Cutter's campaign was doomed from the outset - See more at: http://www.sirpeterblaketrust.org/about-sir-peter/ocean-racing/whitbread-1973-1974/#sthash.UnEJmlR8.dpuf " So what's your point? OC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 751 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Excellent weather January. Probably have to motor all way. OC The man is positively psychic!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 205 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Positively something else too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex Babe 1 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Yes I knew all that. Auckland to wellington is also not the Tasman Sea or Bass Strait. So what's your point? OC Exactly so what possible relevance can there be in comparing taking a 1 tonner across the Tasman to taking a 1/4 tonner from Auckland to Wellington? Answer none what so ever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raz88 60 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 I have a bath tub in auckland I'm hoping for someone to paddle to Wellington. Should be no worries as Peter blake and Paul whiting did the Tasman in their boats... Sorry. Just thought we were taking turns to say stupid sh1t again. The original responders are right, it'll cost less and be way easier to ship it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex Babe 1 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 In actual fact the 727s are great wee boats. Back in the day they were raced around the gulf in 70 knots (anecdotally at least) and they have been raced across the English Channel. But why would you when you can take it by road in a fraction of the time a lot more safely and probably more cheaply. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
S.M.U. 15 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 But why would you when you can take it by road in a fraction of the time a lot more safely and probably more cheaply. Adventure! Swirly World has done it, a trailer yacht has as well why not a Farr 727? Cool little boats, as always with proper care you'll get an excellent adventure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dambo 41 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 If the object of the game was to sail a 727 down the coast for the experience then yeah, why the hell not? Awesome boats! But, if it's simply a delivery then shipping is the best option. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex Babe 1 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 If the object of the game was to sail a 727 down the coast for the experience then yeah, why the hell not? Awesome boats! But, if it's simply a delivery then shipping is the best option. Exactly. You probably could if you wanted to but this is about a delivery. Safest and quickest way is always the best for deliveries. Also as in the original post the boat is set up as a day sailor/racer. Lots of safety gear to find. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rehabilitated 41 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 If the object of the game was to sail a 727 down the coast for the experience then yeah, why the hell not? Awesome boats! But, if it's simply a delivery then shipping is the best option. State the costs then. Be helpful and state the costs seen you state would be cheaper. Cheaper than airfares fuel and a meal plus a drink or two. Gee I did know freight was so cheap. Goodness I have learnt something. Looks like all enquiries to sail the vessel have been squashed by this mob mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rehabilitated 41 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Exactly. You probably could if you wanted to but this is about a delivery. Safest and quickest way is always the best for deliveries. Also as in the original post the boat is set up as a day sailor/racer. Lots of safety gear to find. What's the problem. Hug the coast 200 meters from shore and anchor each night after a days sail. That's day sailing vessels are all about. All you need is fuel and vhf and a handheld radio directional finder. Not crossing a bar so no life jackets are required and pencil flares would be sufficient. Cook with drift wood on beach which keeps the beach clean. The large chart for NZ and the other free road coastal highway tourist maps They are all free at tourist info centers OC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WarLord 0 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 You see Rehab. its not rocket science to do a coastal trip. You have been trying to make out you need to be super human with the ability to google search weather sites. Compulsory port calls for weather info, Laughable - Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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