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years back a friend of mine had one of those on long term loan from an uncle. I was alway envious of him, it was a very nice shooter. Zane

Larks, had any more idea of what you might look at. in the 1980's Dad got me a Norinco jw15, the Bruno copy. with a little trigger work, floating the barrell and stripping away the lacquer, adding...

as a student I used my Mom's boxed BSA martini international mkIII target single shot lever falling block for 25 mtr indoor shooting on a single point sling. these are available cheep but to be...

Yes and No. Those weather conditions are not exceptional for the area.
I did find that report a facinating read. The info about stability was very interesting.
In that top photo leaving port...

sounds like a good way to celebrate. best wishes from up north
Zane
ps have not heard that cannon for a while

we have had good experiance with our spade, has a good heavy and sharp tip to get through harder ground. more recently the Rocna become very popular down here in NZ.
Zane...

would you sail a laser 2-3 hours off shore? to my mind a laser is more sea worthy than an open 14' sailing dinghy. For example the laser is self draining. ok it does not have oars or an outboard but...

first up I am a sharpie fan but I don't think that's most appropriate here. small sharpies are not tolerant of learner sailers and we are going 2-3 hours extended coastal sailing here. unless me...

and don't forget about the exhaust gas re circulation as well to reduce emissions. also helps reduce engine braking.
our diesel courier 2.5 turbo has good engine braking.

no 240z but I did have a late model poor man's Porsche 924. 82 I think it was. the most sold feeling car I have ever had and so much fun to drive, front engine, rear gearbox trans axe setup.
yep...

opps, I stand corrected. they are the same, I had thought that the us made models where different to what the rest of the world gets ex Japan . researched it and only minor details and kit...

Just a quick note. In NZ, Aussie and the rest of the world the legacy /outback platform is narrower than the north american model. Also our market tends to favor a firmer ride than is typical for...

my sister has a 2012 Tiguan diesel as a company car. loves it but does find the boot space too small at times with samples etc. she looked at the subie XV (cross trex) but I suggested she would find...

having just looked at the forecast for my weeked's racing. one things for sure. they will want to be on the aussie coast by the start of next week. not much wind in the mid Tasman this week,...

Fun following this one. Will look sforward to seeing some pics uploaded in a week or so.
Zane

sorry but can't take a trip on the cruising yacht without having a drink or several over the course of the day. as someone noted the sun is over the yard arm somewhere in the world.
very much part...

Sorry not quite the same. That sharpie in the link is a vee bottom Modified Sharpie by Chapelle. Also I think from the pictures that this one is double ended.
Still a very nice looking shear line....

ps what drawing package are using.

well I'm thankfull that you are taking these suggestions as constructive criticism. I know that that's hard sometimes when you already have a design style fixed in your head. I'm the same in that I...

here's a couple of alternatives.
this first one is a little too small in the rig but you get the idea
http://www.yachtandboat.com.au/classifieds/showImages?ID=8008&pic=61885

this one is...

are those scuppers down the side?
when sailing is it possible that they will back flow and fill the deck with water.
I see that you have drawn in good main sail control with that full width...

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can I be rude and suggest that if you are going motor sailer then go to a motor driven
semi displacement hull which will be faster. don't design it to be able to sail to windward. Beating is what...

for 2-3 years we did the engineless h28 in the mid 1980's. however we had a solid 12 dink 1/2" 3 skin glass over to which we mounted a large seagull on. no problem doing 5 knots with that 13" 5...

down here we are 90% grass feed but if you know where to look you can find export beef vacume packed rolls that are grain finished. domestic market is almost all grass feed. hi end beef is probably...

re the boat sailing away from you. this can happen just as easily with an un ballasted boat. many a time I had to swim hard to catch up. very quickly you learn never to let go of the main sheet....

sorry guy's was not trying to be negative re this particular deign. I can see the fun factor in something simple and Wooden. light, with asymmetric's and just enough lead to be self righting.

I have raced on sport boats (Elliott 5.9) with the winch lowered bulb keel and it's a real pain and a not insignificant job at both ends of the day. they have a metal crane arrangement that goes over...

or for. none US based readers the Flying Fifteen offer these same benifits but are cheap to buy second hand, and have good fleets that will develop your skills( over 4000 built). I sometimes think...

did you see some of the sticks floating out the river?
would not do your prop any good

definitely a thread to watch.
so where in nz are you starting from?
Zane

that photo gives a good scale to the height of the cabin sides and the curvature in he roof.
thanks
Zane

understand what you mean re log races and interest. as a sailer I will admit that in light weather the wakes can be somewhat troubling. however we do like the extra variety that the launches bring to...

good pics on the cya forum. I see the answer to my question re the launches. even a pic of my Dad getting a bottle of rum at prize giving.
Zane

thanks Alan. by the way what happened to the log race? did the sea conditions put them off?
we did not race this year for the first time in about 15 years.
second re JohnB, someone needs a hair...

Thanks Dave,
Plenty of other thingings happening to keep your mind off a snow storm by the sound of it.
We are just starting to feel the effects of a downgraded tropical storm here. Will be with...

Mizzen Staysails Rock !!!
Love ours on our Yawl.
The Mizzen is aprox 100 sqft and the miz Statsail is aprox 200 sq ft and it hauls wind in and adds a lot of speed but is also easly pulled down...

I know that with a 3.3 hp I could get just under 10knts in our 2.4 mtr v bottom alloy hulled RBI. about 85 kg on board.
Zane.

heard part of an interesting interview on the radio today with a couple of current players in the ac game. The suggestion I picked up was that they both thought that the initial designs for oracles...

on the plus side my aunt who was red zoned is into the build of a new house. on the frustrating side my sister is still waiting to hear if her place is repair or replace. sounds like the clipboard...

I have a customer here in New Zealand that makes those laminated structural timbers, beams, door etc even fire rated. they are selling a lot into the Arab states and Asia as well as Australia
zane

can just imagine it saying to itself, OK now just walk anther meter or so my way and you will be in range, then launch up the beach she comes, bye bye dog or man with cell phone camera. great shots...

this is what makes me miss living in Auckland, the boats not the traffic
Zane

I wear an inflatable on the keel boat when it's rough and a standard foam vest in dinghy's and now my Flying fifteen. I like the foam one for the extra warmth, the padding for lying on things when...

not many kite or sail boards hit 40 knots in 17 knots of wind as TNZ were doing after only 5 days on the water. can't wait to see how they go after a couple of months practice and tuning.
sure do...

Hi Marco,
Will have to work on a visit then. Next trip down looks like I will be Racing my Flying Fifteen at RAYC 15th Sept, However a wet Saturday may give me a excuse to come for a drive....

Nice Pic's.
Out of interest is the electric option likely to fly with regard to weight and $$ and minimal complexity??

RE Power to weight, I think Hydraulcis still win.
VOAC F11-19 weights 11kg...

Not the same as our one's ex Aussie, nasty teeth and claws. Known to use them, omnivorous, prime number 1target for every car driver and kid with a spotlight and .22. Ok as dog food and and the fur...

Does that fore staysail look a little full in the foot?
Would love to see some more pics,
Zane

The last 11kw 3ph motor I got in would have weighed more than 70kg.
Nb. 3ph motors are cheaper and more available then single phase
Zane