Rats 13 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
KM... 953 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 A busy weekend later..... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 66 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 4 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
KM... 953 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 The bits are coming together judging by this delivery to the oriface. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KM... 953 Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Lookin flasher by the day. Good to see what a 15yo can do when you manage to prise a cellph from their hand. This is the Roper design not the Leech design. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 751 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
KM... 953 Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Steerage downhill would be my pick but I shall as the proverbial horses mouth, stand by. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madyottie 57 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
KM... 953 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 The designer of the above craft said as the rig has been moved aft on the hull the rudder needs to go aft as well or 'ya can't steer the f**ken thing'. Also as Madyachtie mentions when at big pace downhill if the foils are too close steering is a nitemear so he wanted more separation for that as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KM... 953 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Nearly there. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 159 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Beers open so must be close Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KM... 953 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Roof shout Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KM... 953 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 another Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KM... 953 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 On it's way to the Spencer exhibition I think. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 66 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
KM... 953 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 On 10/11/2020 at 12:10 PM, ex Elly said: Build your own Cherub! Get the kitset for $8500 here!! The top shot is one of those TM ones. The bottom shot is the one shown being built in this thread. One does wonder how heavy the top one will be when you consider the one in the bottom photo is above minimum weight and doesn't have all the extra lumber the top one has. Very differing bows and rockers as well. Should be interesting to see the 2 theories line up against each other. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
44forty 106 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Top one looks like would handle a jandal load of rig tension and maintain its maximum beam under load Quote Link to post Share on other sites
splat 38 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Hard to believe Dan leech would get target weight wrong. He has a bit of experience designing and building skiffs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.