GFT 1 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 The cherub class is getting together to get some of the old boats back on the water. There is several people in Auckland who are actively looking for a boat as-well as we are trying to identify the location of as many boats as possible. If you know of any boat either for sale or in storage can you please put the info you know about it in the comments below so we can get as many as possible back out sailing. Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJohnB 329 Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 I think I have been volunteered to assist in building one of theses flat pack things soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,313 Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Knot Me... maybe said: I'm loving all this Cherub action going on at the moment and think it's a magnificent move. I think if the northern chap can get a laser cut flat pack kit togeather for a stich n tape like build that would be awesome and they would go very well. We had a chat at the club about what boat to go to next as a intermediate to advanced trainer and want to suss these as a option. It's also been discussed by few how about doing a multi boat build programme under the club like used to happen. There is quite a bit of interst in this so we're watching closely. Agree KM, Cherubs are great boats with good performance, and can be done comparatively cheaply. I'd like to see this site keep up to date with whats happening. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RushMan 31 Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Back in the day when I was lighter/smaller/with body parts that moved freely, the association in Australia had a mould that did the rounds of backyard builders. Great boats, except for #2079... too heavy, too slow, blown out sails Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex Machina 390 Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 On 28/06/2020 at 9:15 AM, Knot Me... maybe said: I'm loving all this Cherub action going on at the moment and think it's a magnificent move. I think if the northern chap can get a laser cut flat pack kit togeather for a stich n tape like build that would be awesome and they would go very well. We had a chat at the club about what boat to go to next as a intermediate to advanced trainer and want to suss these as a option. It's also been discussed by few how about doing a multi boat build programme under the club like used to happen. There is quite a bit of interst in this so we're watching closely. This sort of thing is happening in Oz with the flying Ant and is very successful by the sounds of it https://www.flyingants.org.au/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,313 Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 What is the current cost of a new Cherub? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GFT 1 Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 9 hours ago, Island Time said: What is the current cost of a new Cherub? This isn’t about new cherubs, it’s all about dragging all the old boat out from under houses and getting them to people who want to get them back on the water. There’s hundreds of these boats all up and down the country. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Gee KM, the Reptile has shrunk a bit... And I thought you'd finished painting it? Or is this another one of your mods? You should stop thinking so much and just finish that project, y'know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,313 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Cool KM, brings back some memories! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,313 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Quite the clamp collection too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,313 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 now that brings back some memories! Still cool, I cant understand why there are not lots of them around - comparatively cheap and thrilling to sail Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,313 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Bloody great Idea I reckon! Hope it works, it would be awesome to see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rats 55 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Brings back some memories had Cherub "Phred "sail 1934 , for many years boat was always a kick in the pants. Didn't have assy poles back then we carried 9ft spin pole in hoops on the boom! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 267 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Cherub sailing nz https://www.facebook.com/groups/1991483917774714 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
all fired up 8 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Clicked on the link and looked at all the photos from those years. Lots of nostalgia there. I did my Cherub sailing in Nelson in the mid 60's and sailed Pandora (ex Neil Pryde) and June (a Wagstaff design).Sadly do not have any photos. The popular design back then was the Spenser MKVII. I wonder if anyone has photos of these boats in action. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Mawson 0 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 There is a cherub in reasonable condition in the shed at Evans Bay club in Wellington. The owner is Bob on 027245711 I am willing to talk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Is the rudder further back to aid with foiling stability? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madyottie 82 Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 As a young R Class sailor I asked the same question, our rudder was transom mounted, some others were on frames. The answers varied, but generally the benefits were, in order... When twin wired downhill the angle between the tiller and the extension was wider, making for better control. The 'board and rudder are further apart, so a little less twitchy. There's less tiller in the boat, so more space when running to the other side. And that was it, really. All valid reasons, all from the '92 Leander in Lyttelton. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 412 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Beers open so must be close Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 267 Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Build your own Cherub! Get the kitset for $8500 here!! https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/boats-marine/yachts/centreboard/listing/2816270532?bof=qnSqtzMp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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