GregW 28 Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 LOL. Thats where the name came from, How did you guess? But at that time I was a long-haired rock-n-roll git, not a pogo-ing punk. Loved the music but not the fashion Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Oh yeh! - sh*t that was a great song. As was this from the SR - made me go all tingly when my big cousies put it on rp! Link to post Share on other sites
GregW 28 Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 Well a month or so in and I’ve been out 4 times – once single handed - in breezes up to about 10-15 knots so far. She sails nicely, is well balanced, and tacks easily, including under main alone. Light weather performance is great and I love the way one can ghost along in light breezes while everything else is standing still. My handlebar tiller design has worked out well and means a tiller extension is unnecessary in the cockpit. With the mainsheet dropping down next to the helmsman it’s like sailing a laser or something and tacks just about as fast. Importantly the boat has received the spousal seal of approval as being a big improvement over the previous wharram and more comfy to sail on. Plans for the next few weeks are to get a few more sails in, try the gennaker out and make any mods needed (like I need to move the lazy-jacks forward on the boom) before xmas vacation comes along. Best speed so far 12.6 knots on GPS. Worst moment; taking 5 goes to pick up the mooring bouy the the day I single handed. The wind piped up to 20 or so knots as I was coming back to the mooring and I kept underestimating how long to leave it before cutting the throttle and getting blown back. Got there in the end, but it must have looked funny from the shore. If anyone is wondering the sails on the boat are approximately the same as designed SA. I got the mast made half a metre longer, you know, just in case Thanks Graeme for the pics. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Picking up the mooring single handed - I run a line from the bow to the cockpit outside the lifelines, pick the mooring up at the cockpit, tie it on, walk forward, pull myself to the mooring. Less time to drift away as you go forward. Link to post Share on other sites
Variant 2 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Thanks for the update Greg. Looking real nice in those photos. Link to post Share on other sites
GregW 28 Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 Thanks for the update Greg. Looking real nice in those photos. Thanks Rodney, I'm fortunate to have had Phil and Graeme take some great pics. David, with the dinghy tied to the mooring buoy its easier to pick up from one of the floats; have worked out a variation on what you do with a strop from the main bow and snap shackle on the end to go over the ring on top of the buoy. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Excellent, next thing is to go sailing midweek so when you do cock it up no one is there to watch. BTW - Looking really good, full marks on a big project well done. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Were u leading tge race today and ahead of charlston and ninja during the drift off? Link to post Share on other sites
GregW 28 Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share Posted October 5, 2013 Were u leading tge race today and ahead of charlston and ninja during the drift off? No. I wasn't racing. Link to post Share on other sites
GregW 28 Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 Yippee. Home reno get stuffed. great day on the water yesterday, first time sailing the boat in a decent breeze and only poked the nose in once ha ha. Delacruz is a pretty good 1 handed photogeek.... Link to post Share on other sites
erice 732 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 nice starting to claw back all those hours cutting, bonding, sanding, fabricating, painting must be nice for him too to see another yellow cruz on the water Link to post Share on other sites
GregW 28 Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 nice starting to claw back all those hours cutting, bonding, sanding, fabricating, painting must be nice for him too to see another yellow cruz on the water Yep. had a blast. Be your turn next mate......... Link to post Share on other sites
erice 732 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Yep. had a blast. Be your turn next mate......... give me the helm on a windy day you carry the camera and we'll see if we can delve into the cruz habits at its limits actually, you better have the helm Link to post Share on other sites
Variant 2 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Cool Greg. I saw you heading up the harbour while I was going over the bridge. Boat looked good and a nice breeze. Link to post Share on other sites
Delacruz 1 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Yes it was a great blast around the Harbour Greg but I think you left out my fav pic of the day. Dont get too stressed out with the big home move. Cheers Graeme Link to post Share on other sites
Delacruz 1 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Cool Greg. I saw you heading up the harbour while I was going over the bridge. Boat looked good and a nice breeze. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 One happy owner Link to post Share on other sites
bushman 12 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 I can still drink Cold beer on my boat ........ ( even though it's still on the lawn un launched .. ) Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 hahaha bushman good things take time (even if it isn't the first time) Link to post Share on other sites
GregW 28 Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 There were a few people interested in how the Coppercoat holds up. First clean since launching (4 months ago) yesterday at Little Shoal Bay. Slime only and it virtually wiped off. Good to have a clean bum for Xmas. Link to post Share on other sites
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