ex TL systems 63 Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Just brought the 12 m harryproa back to Auckland from taipa, nice sail over 4 days, didn’t end up shunting as I had a tiller pilot and the outboard on one end so couldn’t be bothered changing that around or going backwards. Will give it some love before next summer once things get back to normal. B8B5D75B-B434-448F-BA73-7701D7C747FE.MOV 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adrianp 137 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Cool looking boat. I'll be interested to hear your feedback on the proa concept after you've had it for a while as you're a very educated multihuler! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex TL systems 63 Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share Posted March 25, 2020 So far I have found it easier to keep one end as the front where the anchor is and the other end the back with the motor and auto pilot. There is advantages to shunting so I will set the boat up to do that mostly. Possibly a 180degree swiveling outboard bracket plus ability to use the auto pilot in both directions Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,776 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 ĐCool boat shunting is easier and safer than tacking or gybing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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ex TL systems 63 Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share Posted March 25, 2020 Bp I think I saw your old harryproa parked up at norsand in Whangarei a month or so ago Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NZTiger 20 Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Nice work, I did exactly the same trip 3 years ago when I picked up my GBE. It was moored right next to your proa in the Taipa river at the time and we sailed it back to Auckland. Had to motor about 90% of the way due to a lack of wind, which was excruciating to say the least. Good times though. It's a stunning stretch of NZ coastline to see in person. Picture attached of my son "helping" me with the planning. Cheers, Justin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex TL systems 63 Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Yes plenty of places to stop on the way. Would be nice to spend a summer up there but I still really like Barrier and its a lot closer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Foiled 0 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Hi, I was the person who almost brought the Aroha last year, I found a long trailer that would be ideal for beaching, if you are interested. I really liked the concept and the vessel, just decided the project was too big for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex TL systems 63 Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 Hi foiled I have sent you a message. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex TL systems 63 Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 Decided I have had enough of sailing after 40 years.harryproa Aroha is for sale on trademe now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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