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Posted By Snowpetrel

Re: The GGR race, discussion and news

I'll be very interested in the answer to this question, plus exactly what part broke and how. This is exactly the kind of information and test the JSD needs to be given to see how it copes with the...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

02-12-2018, 01:55

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West System over Aluminium Frame: Cruiser Conversion.

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Posted By Snowpetrel

Re: West System over Aluminium Frame: Cruiser Conversion.

Interesting boat and construction. Probably not an ideal first boat project. The plywood decks are probably the scariest part on an old boat like this. The big fractional rig is an issue. I would be...

29-11-2018, 00:56

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DIY whisker pole

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Posted By Snowpetrel

Re: DIY whisker pole

https://www.deckhardware.com.au/Forespar-Whisker-pole-LC-13-24-UXP-UXP

https://www.forespar.com/products/line-control-whisker-pole-aluminum.shtml
...

29-11-2018, 00:38

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Posted By Snowpetrel

Re: Tensioning a staysail stay

A lot of the original 'highfeild' levers were horizontal ones like you describe, sometimes even recessed into the deck. A very neat setup that is now very rarely seen.

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

28-11-2018, 02:44

Replies: 23

Compression support for winches

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Posted By Snowpetrel

Re: Compression support for winches

Maybe some plywood 'bulkheads' or transverse supports would help prevent any racking of the box sections. But 18mm ply is solid stuff and I reckon it would be fine on it's own.

Maybe another way...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

28-11-2018, 02:30

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Selfsteering gear ..

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Posted By Snowpetrel

Re: Selfsteering gear ..

Nice video Foolish, thanks.

Forum: Cruising News & Events

28-11-2018, 02:26

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Views: 128,964

Posted By Snowpetrel

Re: The GGR race, discussion and news

I don't think all of them are getting HF position fixes. If so it's a little bit disappointing. I guess it's not against the rules specifically, but it does seen against the spirit.

Finally got...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

27-11-2018, 02:45

Replies: 47

Steering sheaves / pulleys

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Posted By Snowpetrel

Re: Steering sheaves / pulleys

^^ that's the one!

For what it's worth I think 6mm 7x19 should be fine unless it is an exceptionally large unbalanced rudder with a high gearing ratio.

Be aware that a lot of books recommend...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

27-11-2018, 01:40

Replies: 47

Steering sheaves / pulleys

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Posted By Snowpetrel

Re: Steering sheaves / pulleys

Pi x D^2/4 not pi x dx2/4

6 mm x 2 X 3.1459/4 should read

6 mm^ 2 X 3.1459/4

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

26-11-2018, 20:22

Replies: 16

Wind Turbine Performance

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Posted By Snowpetrel

Re: Wind Turbine Performance

I must admit, I've often wondered if a windgenerator would behave better if it was locked into the average wind direction, and manually adjusted when the wind chages. Especially downwind at sea when...

Forum: Cruising News & Events

26-11-2018, 20:02

Replies: 1,209

Views: 128,964

Posted By Snowpetrel

Re: The GGR race, discussion and news

Sounds like Istvan has ongoing steering issues with his wheel and linkages and and is back to handsteering..

26-11-2018, 19:44

Replies: 32

Views: 9,156

Posted By Snowpetrel

Re: Tensioning a staysail stay

Some photo's of what you have would be nice. If the highfeild releasing is a concern prehaps a safety strop might work.

https://joecoopersailing.com/short-handed-sailing-the-solent-stay/ some good...

26-11-2018, 15:37

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Views: 9,156

Posted By Snowpetrel

Re: Tensioning a staysail stay

+1

Jim, didn't you originally have a solent on a highfeild lever with a furler so you could bring it back to the mast? Seems like a very good solution, if you can stop it accidentally releasing..

26-11-2018, 15:32

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Views: 9,156

Posted By Snowpetrel

Re: Tensioning a staysail stay

You should be able to safely leave the staysail stay tensioned when you release the runners. It will just slacken slightly and add a touch more prebend. It's going the other way that gets dangerous,...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

26-11-2018, 01:41

Replies: 16

Wind Turbine Performance

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Posted By Snowpetrel

Re: Wind Turbine Performance

https://youtu.be/XVKptyv9iI8

Shows it spinning around a fair bit, though the wind is probably pretty disturbed.

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

26-11-2018, 01:33

Replies: 16

Wind Turbine Performance

Views: 1,362

Posted By Snowpetrel

Re: Wind Turbine Performance

Yes, seems pretty common, especially with the Air Marines in gusty conditions or a seaway. In a seaway it can get really bad as the precession takes over. I have seen people add extra large tails....

25-11-2018, 21:44

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Critique my running backstays thoughts.

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Posted By Snowpetrel

Re: Critique my running backstays thoughts.

Nice toenails.

I guess the hammock would work to prevent mast inversion, provided it had enough weight it it at all times.

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

25-11-2018, 15:30

Replies: 78

Selfsteering gear ..

Views: 14,301

Posted By Snowpetrel

Re: Selfsteering gear ..

Yvette did a fine job of building that vane. I sailed with the same system on love of Gaia. It worked very well in all conditions on a big powerful boat, though we were both slightly worried about...

Forum: Indian Ocean & Red Sea

25-11-2018, 15:18

Replies: 269

Island Visitor Killed by World's Most Isolated Tribe

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Posted By Snowpetrel

Re: Island Visitor Killed by World's Most Isolated Tribe

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2017/11/25/sorry-creationists-scientists-witness-new-species-develop-in-two-generations/

It's a very sad incident all around, Sad the kid was so brainwashed by...

25-11-2018, 04:11

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Critique my running backstays thoughts.

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Posted By Snowpetrel

Re: Critique my running backstays thoughts.

This can work well, especially on a solid mast. There are a few compromises that are worth being aware of.

It increases the compression loads on the mast due to a poor angle aft, and generally...

Forum: Cruising News & Events

25-11-2018, 03:51

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Views: 128,964

Posted By Snowpetrel

Re: The GGR race, discussion and news

I am pretty sure Mark has been diving on his boat and cleaning it during the calms. VdH has a little dinghy onboard, and I'd suspect he has also been cleaning his hull from the dinghy and the water...

Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted

24-11-2018, 21:07

Replies: 18

For Sale: Live your dream - Proven passage-maker/live aboard

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Posted By Snowpetrel

Re: Live your dream - Proven passage-maker/live aboard

Looks lovely. Strong & simple. Love the Dome.

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

24-11-2018, 19:55

Replies: 22

What is this hole for?

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Posted By Snowpetrel

Re: What is this hole for?

Looks like the top hole is for a steeper setting angle, much like the fortresses mud setting. I suspect it would give greater holding in soft mud, but make it harder to set in a firm bottom.

Forum: Cruising News & Events

24-11-2018, 17:37

Replies: 1,209

Views: 128,964

Posted By Snowpetrel

Re: The GGR race, discussion and news

I wonder if the barnacles aren't adapting to Antifouling paints to some extent. It would make sense that natural selection would favour those that could attach to and spread via ship borne vectors.

Forum: Cruising News & Events

24-11-2018, 13:26

Replies: 1,209