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08-10-2013, 23:44
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#691
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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Re: Cheap Multis and Projects
Looks a good buy, but 44 foot glass over mahogany with glass over ply decks that weighs only 4.5 tonnes? Yet draws 3 feet?
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08-10-2013, 23:47
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#692
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cruiser
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Brisbane AUS
Boat: Cowther 43 - Hunter 40.5
Posts: 1,006
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Re: Cheap Multis and Projects
I was sus on the weight VS draft too, however the hulls look very narrow. Still no way it weighs 4.5t. I suspect that was Locks original dry weight in race trim built to min scantlings. How much does your 44c weigh dry? Also did you notice how unfair it was below the waterline? Still a beautiful boat, but I am not sure on the accommodations. Appears as if they a ALL in the bridge deck. May as well buy this
Used 2007 CROWTHER SAILING CATAMARAN Boat For Sale - boatpoint.com.au
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09-10-2013, 00:00
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#693
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cruiser
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Brisbane AUS
Boat: Cowther 43 - Hunter 40.5
Posts: 1,006
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Re: Cheap Multis and Projects
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09-10-2013, 00:04
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#694
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cruiser
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Brisbane AUS
Boat: Cowther 43 - Hunter 40.5
Posts: 1,006
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Re: Cheap Multis and Projects
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09-10-2013, 04:32
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#695
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Idaho
Boat: Custom 36' folding sailing cat
Posts: 320
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dennisail
I was sus on the weight VS draft too, however the hulls look very narrow. Still no way it weighs 4.5t. I suspect that was Locks original dry weight in race trim built to min scantlings. How much does your 44c weigh dry? Also did you notice how unfair it was below the waterline? Still a beautiful boat, but I am not sure on the accommodations. Appears as if they a ALL in the bridge deck. May as well buy this Used 2007 CROWTHER SAILING CATAMARAN Boat For Sale - boatpoint.com.au
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I LOVE this crowther design.
Is the only thing wrong with it the broken carbon fiber mast?
If one were to find a smaller less race oriented mast and sails, could this boat make a decent world cruiser?
I personally LOVE the podcat style arrangement.
Anyone with more pics/info?
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09-10-2013, 05:06
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#696
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Central Coast, NSW, Australia
Boat: Avon Rib, 65hp
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Re: Cheap Multis and Projects
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Originally Posted by dennisail
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I had a look at 'Blondie' a couple of weeks ago, she's been on sale for over a year IIRC. Says bring offers.
Looks pretty good for an old girl and I think the Spindrifts were pretty fast.
I didn't go onboard, just looked from about 15m away.
Cheers,
Mac
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09-10-2013, 05:13
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#697
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Marine Service Provider
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Brisbane Australia
Boat: Multihulls - cats and Tris
Posts: 4,859
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Re: Cheap Multis and Projects
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Originally Posted by dennisail
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Almost a beach cat on steroids, and be aware that it has been inverted. all fixed up and everything, but just be aware. That Crowther in Malaysia isnt like any Crowther I can recall?? Re Blondie - The spindrift 40s were a bloody good thing.
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09-10-2013, 05:17
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#698
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Central Coast, NSW, Australia
Boat: Avon Rib, 65hp
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Re: Cheap Multis and Projects
Used 2007 CROWTHER SAILING CATAMARAN Boat For Sale - boatpoint.com.au
Doesn't that look like a modified or updated 'Top gun' design?
Cheers,
Mac
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09-10-2013, 05:28
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#699
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Central Coast, NSW, Australia
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Re: Cheap Multis and Projects
Quote:
Originally Posted by Factor
Almost a beach cat on steroids, and be aware that it has been inverted. all fixed up and everything, but just be aware. That Crowther in Malaysia isnt like any Crowther I can recall?? Re Blondie - The spindrift 40s were a bloody good thing.
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1/ Almost? Dr. Gav races his Top Gun that way doesn't he?
2/Neither can I. bows, keels, rocker, But I don't know all of his designs.
3/ They sure were/are, if I was younger and single it'd be worth a closer look.
Cheers,
Mac
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09-10-2013, 14:54
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#700
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Marine Service Provider
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Brisbane Australia
Boat: Multihulls - cats and Tris
Posts: 4,859
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Re: Cheap Multis and Projects
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Originally Posted by Wraith_Mac
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Gavins boat is a Crowther 50 and the one above is a Southern Ocean 58, formerly known as Rongtudjuu. The other reasonably famous southern ocean 58 was Raw Nerve. The southern Oceans were of course Crowther design (brett) like top gun, and similar boats, but a different design. Dr Gav (Gavin le Seuer) has written a story about the exe top gun - you can find it here: TOPGUN
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09-10-2013, 20:47
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#701
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Central Coast, NSW, Australia
Boat: Avon Rib, 65hp
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Re: Cheap Multis and Projects
Quote:
Originally Posted by Factor
Gavins boat is a Crowther 50 and the one above is a Southern Ocean 58, formerly known as Rongtudjuu. The other reasonably famous southern ocean 58 was Raw Nerve. The southern Oceans were of course Crowther design (brett) like top gun, and similar boats, but a different design. Dr Gav (Gavin le Seuer) has written a story about the exe top gun - you can find it here: TOPGUN
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Factor,
You're right of course and that design IIRC had a few teething or cost problems didn't it? [Raw Nerve]. I was just musing how similar the designs were, thanks for the details.
I've never met Gavin le Seuer but have read just about everything by him that I could find, even use his eDoc site for free medical hints!
His account of bringing 'Topgun' back home is a great example of why I read his articles etc. I'll check your link now, thanks again.
Cheers,
Mac
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10-10-2013, 05:59
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#702
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Gig Harbor, WA
Boat: 34' Crowther tri sold 16' Kayak now
Posts: 5,067
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Re: Cheap Multis and Projects
I just put that boat here in the "Worst for Sale Pics" thread.
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...ml#post1361060
So what does a new carbon rotating mast cost? $100K?
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12-10-2013, 06:53
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#703
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Gig Harbor, WA
Boat: 34' Crowther tri sold 16' Kayak now
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Re: Cheap Multis and Projects
This 56' cat was posted before but the price has been dropped to $15,000!
Is there anybody in the bay area that can take a look. That pic looks like it's 30 years old. Scroll down to see it.
Latitude 38 - The West's Premier Sailing and Marine Magazine
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13-10-2013, 11:27
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#704
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Registered User
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Location: Gig Harbor, WA
Boat: 34' Crowther tri sold 16' Kayak now
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Re: Cheap Multis and Projects
This was just listed for $99,500. It looks like it has twin tabernacle masts.
2011 Wharram Oro Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
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14-10-2013, 07:26
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#705
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Gig Harbor, WA
Boat: 34' Crowther tri sold 16' Kayak now
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Re: Cheap Multis and Projects
This 40' cat was originally built as a sailboat and then converted to power. You could convert it back, or not. Only $35,000.
40 ft Catamaran
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