Select to expand quoteBundeenabuoy said..Ramona said..
No, but we will talk again
Price has just dropped again!
Select to expand quoteRamona said..Bundeenabuoy said..Ramona said..
No, but we will talk again
Price has just dropped again!
The time is not right for me
Select to expand quoteBundeenabuoy said..Ramona said..
I had another talk with the owner today and yes its fibreglass.
So running the engine in gear is the problem.
He said after two years without using it, the propellor will have barnacles all over it, or weed wrapped around the propellor and that is causing the problem?
I plan to have it antifouled and the propellor problem looked at while the boat is out of the water?
Please what are your thoughts on this issue?
A lessor issue are the running backstays?
The saildrive might be a big ball of shell or cunjevoi. Best bet is to take a swim and have a look.
Now, here's a yacht advertised as a "Performance Cruiser".
I suppose everybody has their own ideas on what a cruiser is, but to me, this looks like it is BIG on performance and very light on cruiser.
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/offshore-performance-cruiser/235809
Select to expand quoteNowandZen said..
Now, here's a yacht advertised as a "Performance Cruiser".
I suppose everybody has their own ideas on what a cruiser is, but to me, this looks like it is BIG on performance and very light on cruiser.
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/offshore-performance-cruiser/235809
Needs some bean bags for seats, then it's a cruiser!
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/bluewater-cruising-yachts-samoric-41-cutter/235755
I like this apart from the running backstays .....twin engines !!
Select to expand quoteNowandZen said..
I suppose everybody has their own ideas on what a cruiser is, but to me, this looks like it is BIG on performance and very light on cruiser.
Well I reckon it is not so light cruiser. Whatever, at $175k it looks like an awesome piece of kit if it is still in good nick after 18 years.
The ad says easily handled by two people. Maybe around the marina but not out in the big blue briny where she wants to be.
She has the cruising comforts enough with four singles and a double, good galley and ice boxesand a bath cubicle with room for two.
Ramona's bean bags under that unbelievable bimini top with a couple of wenches, cocktails in hand sounds like cruising to me. 
If three or four young sailors bought this yacht to do a whirlwind tour of the world this one will do it for them at 30 knots.
Absolute sexiest bimini ever.
Select to expand quoteSandS said..
I like this apart from the running backstays .....twin engines !!
That's a beautiful hunk of boat. Looks like it would sleep a dozen. Nice fit out and yes twin exposed flywheel Volvos.
Cutter rig you pretty much gotta have runners mate.
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Can I solve the issue of sailing single handed with the running backstays, by having a reef put in the main which will allow me to tack and jibe without having to touch the backstays?
Looking at Lawless with a crew sitting out on the rails I reckon sailing solo with 15 knots over the deck you would have the first reef in the main anyway. The backstays could be left on. In light breezes I should imagine the running backstays would mainly be used for spinnaker work. For solo sailing this boat is going to be fast off the wind with just white sails. I've never sailed a boat with running backstays so some experienced sailor might need to step up and comment here.
Lawless is balsa sandwich construction and I'm guessing this one is too. Check whether the core goes under the waterline as well.
Photo is of "Hot August Night" which is a bit bigger but with a similar rig and shows the stb runner on.
Select to expand quotecisco said..SandS said..
I like this apart from the running backstays .....twin engines !!
That's a beautiful hunk of boat. Looks like it would sleep a dozen. Nice fit out and yes twin exposed flywheel Volvos.
Cutter rig you pretty much gotta have runners mate.
yes very interesting , [ in a good way ] yacht . If I had 85 k plus another 60 or 70 k to repair stuff i would be going to have a look .
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Can I solve the issue of sailing single handed with the running backstays, by having a reef put in the main which will allow me to tack and jibe without having to touch the backstays?
The roach of the sail may still not clear the runners when tacking or if you have twist in the sail. If the sail rubs on them as it passes, it could end up damaging the stitching in the sail. Your topping lift to the boom may foul as well but not a huge problem to overcome.
A masthead spinnaker should be taken care of by the backstay. The runners are there for tensioning the headstay( opposing tension to the headstay)
Select to expand quoteJolene said..[b]Bundeenabuoy said..
Can I solve the issue of sailing single handed with the running backstays, by having a reef put in the main which will allow me to tack and jibe without having to touch the backstays?
The roach of the sail may still not clear the runners when tacking or if you have twist in the sail. If the sail rubs on them as it passes, it could end up damaging the stitching in the sail. Your topping lift to the boom may foul as well but not a huge problem to overcome.
A masthead spinnaker should be taken care of by the backstay. The runners are there for tensioning the headstay( opposing tension to the headstay)
There are two mainsails so I am thinking when I am cruising single handed I will use the older main with the appropriate reef put in it. or
have the leech trimmed to have the same effect? Clearing the running backstays when tacking or jibing?
I will discuss both options with my sailmaker.
My backup is the Yanmar 2GM engine. Even though it sounds like he has serviced it well, I feel I should have it serviced. Do you agree?
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My backup is the Yanmar 2GM engine. Even though it sounds like he has serviced it well, I feel I should have it serviced. Do you agree?
I'd just change the oil twice a year and fuel filters once a year.
My backup is the Yanmar 2GM engine. Even though it sounds like he has serviced it well, I feel I should have it serviced. Do you agree?
A service is usually, an oil change., a filter change and a listen to see if the tappets are noisy.
And of course writing out the bill.
If the oil change and filter change are recent, that's enough.
Check the belts for wear and alignment and carry spare belts
Carry a spare sea water pump impeller.
If you don't know when the impeller was last changed, you can change it and keep the old one as a spare.
This will give you practice at the job in benign conditions.
You will be sloshing around, so draining the fuel into borrowed tanks or containers and checking the bottom of the tank(s) for gunk would be a good idea.
If you are going to have any trouble with the engine I suspect that is what it will be.
When you run the engine, run it fast. Don't fart around trying to save fuel or not load the engine.
It's a diesel and it was made to work..
Here is a bit of single handed sailing with running backstays. As you will see Kevin doesn't tack often.
That is usually the case on a longer off shore passage.
Very interesting! https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/campbell-town/sail-boats/sailing-boat/1224496722
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...I'm actually tempted.... can anyone tell me what the design is?
Select to expand quoteRamona said..Bundeenabuoy said..
Can I solve the issue of sailing single handed with the running backstays, by having a reef put in the main which will allow me to tack and jibe without having to touch the backstays?
Looking at Lawless with a crew sitting out on the rails I reckon sailing solo with 15 knots over the deck you would have the first reef in the main anyway. The backstays could be left on. In light breezes I should imagine the running backstays would mainly be used for spinnaker work. For solo sailing this boat is going to be fast off the wind with just white sails. I've never sailed a boat with running backstays so some experienced sailor might need to step up and comment here.
Lawless is balsa sandwich construction and I'm guessing this one is too. Check whether the core goes under the waterline as well.
Photo is of "Hot August Night" which is a bit bigger but with a similar rig and shows the stb runner on.
Depends on rig and if you look carefully at the pic you will there are check stays.
When doing long deliveries of the old IOR boats quite often we had delivery mainsails that only went to the hounds and we would disconnect the check stays. But sometimes you could not as the rig was too soft.
Still lot easier and if short handed not much slower.
Hot August Night is a Lexcen 35 originally designed and built for a winged keel.
Rule Makers outlawed the keels just before launch and an old Once more Dear Friends keel was put on the boat.
Think it is still one there.
Select to expand quoteNowandZen said..
Now, here's a yacht advertised as a "Performance Cruiser".
I suppose everybody has their own ideas on what a cruiser is, but to me, this looks like it is BIG on performance and very light on cruiser.
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/offshore-performance-cruiser/235809
That's the old Broomstick, ex RTW racer and downhill flyer. Sold to NZ a few years ago, wondered what had happened to it. Had an interesting history.
Select to expand quoteRamona said..Bundeenabuoy said..
Can I solve the issue of sailing single handed with the running backstays, by having a reef put in the main which will allow me to tack and jibe without having to touch the backstays?
Looking at Lawless with a crew sitting out on the rails I reckon sailing solo with 15 knots over the deck you would have the first reef in the main anyway. The backstays could be left on. In light breezes I should imagine the running backstays would mainly be used for spinnaker work. For solo sailing this boat is going to be fast off the wind with just white sails. I've never sailed a boat with running backstays so some experienced sailor might need to step up and comment here.
Lawless is balsa sandwich construction and I'm guessing this one is too. Check whether the core goes under the waterline as well.
Photo is of "Hot August Night" which is a bit bigger but with a similar rig and shows the stb runner on.
The seller of Delphis says she is "extremely fast".
Delphis is the sister ship of Lawless which has an IRC rating of 0.928
This puts her second last in terms of the current Sydney to Gold Coast Fleet only ahead of Gunrunner.
My Swarbrick 26 regular beats Myuna which has a higher rating than Lawless.
I am finding this disappointing and am wondering wheather its worth the drive to Stockton?
Please give me your thoughts on this.
Select to expand quotesydchris said..NowandZen said..
Now, here's a yacht advertised as a "Performance Cruiser".
I suppose everybody has their own ideas on what a cruiser is, but to me, this looks like it is BIG on performance and very light on cruiser.
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/offshore-performance-cruiser/235809
That's the old Broomstick, ex RTW racer and downhill flyer. Sold to NZ a few years ago, wondered what had happened to it. Had an interesting history.
My god, that rudder is enormous.
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The seller of Delphis says she is "extremely fast".
Delphis is the sister ship of Lawless which has an IRC rating of 0.928
This puts her second last in terms of the current Sydney to Gold Coast Fleet only ahead of Gunrunner.
My Swarbrick 26 regular beats Myuna which has a higher rating than Lawless.
I am finding this disappointing and am wondering wheather its worth the drive to Stockton?
Please give me your thoughts on this.
Go for the drive and report back! Delphis will be a fast boat if it's kept free of excess cruising weight. Looking at the photos of her out of the water with that high aspect rudder and deep keel and low weight it is going to sail like an NS14. Don't think lack of speed is going to be a problem! The deep draft is probably a limiting factor on my local slips, have to compete for bookings with other deep keel owners. I thought long and hard on buying Hot August Night awhile back when she was for sale at just over double what is being asked for this boat. This one is smaller but a lot of boat for the money and will be an exciting single hander! We are only on this planet once!
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/custom-cord-32/221271
Please tell me what you think of this one?
