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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-06-2018, 01:54
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Posted By weavis
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

Following the build has been a very rewarding experience. I have changed my mind over using Aluminium as a material. (I think I was prejudiced against it from the Falklands war and the horrific burns...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-06-2018, 01:44
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Views: 556,191
Posted By weavis
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

I thought the red just suited the colour of the vessel more.

What do I know...

:thumb:
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-02-2018, 23:53
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Posted By weavis
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

One of my 'just in case' redundancies is a small Honda 2k generator. It tucks away nicely in a small space. 2K is a nice useful load. I can use it for my coffeemaker, my water heater, my backup hob...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-02-2018, 01:43
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Posted By weavis
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

One of the duo, Seaworthy described in the past how they used a kettle to balance their water for this on the previous vessel. I think maybe because I am of the post war generation and can remember...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-01-2018, 04:28
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Posted By weavis
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

You raise an important point in yacht design. Their is a collective approach in the design of a vessel to NOT make it very secure. I have been really disappointed in many catamaran designs for this...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-12-2017, 01:00
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Posted By weavis
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

As with all things designed, it is only the use of the vessel that will indicate where a modification is required, if at all.

Enjoy.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-12-2017, 05:10
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Views: 556,191
Posted By weavis
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

Show us the other hull please.... :whistling:

:biggrin:
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-12-2017, 15:00
Replies: 2,068
Views: 556,191
Posted By weavis
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

A good vessel. Well built and sturdy as a Butchers dog.

Many years of life in it... and comfortable.

:thumb:
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-12-2017, 01:15
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Views: 556,191
Posted By weavis
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

I dont care what the rest of the day brings here in Seville. I am delighted and happy for the down under twosome and their new home.

In watching it develop from a sketch to a huge lump of...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-12-2017, 01:06
Replies: 2,068
Views: 556,191
Posted By weavis
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

Its your home baby... Yours and Noelex. How could all of us who sail not be overjoyed at the 97% mark for you.....

The heating works... bugger the sailing characteristics.... Thats all that really...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-12-2017, 00:51
Replies: 2,068
Views: 556,191
Posted By weavis
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

Congrats on your half boat launch.... :flowers::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::smitten:


Oh man... great job, great day and ......

Well just.. WOOHOOO!!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-11-2017, 12:14
Replies: 2,068
Views: 556,191
Posted By weavis
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

Show off!!

:thumb:
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-11-2017, 23:10
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Views: 556,191
Posted By weavis
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

I understand that. However in allowing us to follow the build, several THOUSANDS of people have enjoyed the process, watched a Master shipyard in action and dreamed of a KM built boat for themselves...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-11-2017, 22:51
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Posted By weavis
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

I cant get away to come over and film it. Away in early part of new year in Hong Kong and Israel to do medical seminars so have to be here and cover until then... Would love to see the splash.. heck...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-11-2017, 21:59
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Views: 556,191
Posted By weavis
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

You do know Seaworthy and Noelex that we expect a video of the taking to water and first float and the mast being put on? :flowers:

I also expect to see both of you wiping away tears...:whistling:
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-11-2017, 04:28
Replies: 2,068
Views: 556,191
Posted By weavis
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

Now that is a tidy installation.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-11-2017, 01:09
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Views: 556,191
Posted By weavis
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

When will they be ready to put the boat in the water and affix the mast?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-09-2017, 23:53
Replies: 2,068
Views: 556,191
Posted By weavis
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

I think, given that you will be sailing in colder waters for a while, a small back boiler from the stove to the shower water receptacle would cut out the kettle trip. I have no problem with the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-09-2017, 01:16
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Views: 556,191
Posted By weavis
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

One word....

Video...

:thumb:
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 14-09-2017, 04:12
Replies: 2,068
Views: 556,191
Posted By weavis
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

Noelex et Seaworthy.

Do you have a date for the testing/shakedown?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-09-2017, 04:00
Replies: 2,068
Views: 556,191
Posted By weavis
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

As an aside.

Early in my career, I was a medic in emergency rescue for international situations. In my seven years, I learned a lot from the specialists whose skills I relied on to open the way...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-08-2017, 08:39
Replies: 2,068
Views: 556,191
Posted By weavis
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11PpoSETkAk
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-08-2017, 04:31
Replies: 2,068
Views: 556,191
Posted By weavis
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

An often overlooked part of the necessities...

I have security on my boat, which I wont detail, both physical, electronic and via wifi and phone... It went off once and I turned up to find my...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-08-2017, 11:36
Replies: 2,068
Views: 556,191
Posted By weavis
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

:thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::biggrin::flowers:

Lots of room for coffee...!!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-08-2017, 10:35
Replies: 2,068
Views: 556,191
Posted By weavis
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

Where are the power sockets?
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