Butterfly got weighed

[Ex-Calif]

Anyone who follows the Forums published rules is welcome here. The mod job is not easy and we agonize over the dilemmas you all raise.

We always revert to the bottom line - Follow the rules.

And rule number one is play nice.

However - As is pointed out this is not a democracy. The rules are provided. I get a tiny say in the rules, as do all of you but I don't make them either.

If any mod improperly applies the rules - PM (not public) any other mod or AndyR or Janet. We sort each other out as well.

I agree with Gord - We know what hull 4 weighs like it or leave it. The thread served its purpose but I don't like closing threads just because a couple of folks color outside the lines.

And I still don't know who owes whom a bottle of wine but I'm with whover posted that they'd chip in on the wine if anyone wants to get together and tip a few.

[fastcat435]

Originally Posted by Joli

Look, it is a lovely boat, the owners seem happy, maybe Gideon made a buck or two, maybe not. At the end of the day, it weighs what it weighs.

Performance will be measured this year when several Fastcats sail the ARC. I suspect the factory boat will perform well, the cruisers will have a bit of fun and finish as the waterline speed allows. My guess for the kruuzers: 7 to 7.7 knots for the trip average, my guess for the factory boat: 7.5 to 8.2 knots for the trip average......

Hallo Joli

I think that will be next year for all these FastCats to join in the ARC
The only one I know of is the original prototype that will make the crossing this year
The new Green Motion is not ready yet and after she is ready we will first test her extensively.

Greetings

Gideon

[freetime]

Andreas "settingsail2009" will sail his 435 just before ARC from Canaria. Exploring the World

What i understand he likes his Fastcat very much. I will follow his blog around the world.

[Cheechako]

any builder who is getting his boat within 5% of predicted weight is doing a hell of a good job. IMHO

[Lodesman]

Originally Posted by fastcat435

They can actually be switched between KM , NM and Knots and since the earth is still measured in degrees minutes and seconds I have set mine to Sea Miles

I figured as much, Gideon - I was only teasing you. But until Lat and Long are switched to metric, the imperial system is the more "workable" system for speed and distance at sea. But we'd also have to switch to metric time as well

Kevin

[freetime]

Originally Posted by Cheechako

any builder who is getting his boat within 5% of predicted weight is doing a hell of a good job. IMHO

:cubalibre That´s true... It was a thread on this site with this question and F-P, it was a very big difference on the Orana if i remember right.

[fastcat435]

Originally Posted by freetime

:cubalibre That´s true... It was a thread on this site with this question and F-P, it was a very big difference on the Orana if i remember right.

Hallo Freetime

the weight difference starts with the Naval Architect that projects a weight for any given Yacht and the builder that uses different techniques , materials , more equipment and as a result comes up with a (more often than not ) heavier yacht than predicted.
Than as the yacht is build in series weights keeps on being added since often upgrades are added , A bigger anchor winch , more chain, bigger winches added portholes more sails etc etc.
Just an example on the ( I know you do not like the word ) FastCat All 5 winches are now of a larger size than originally intended and one is now standard electric.
10 meters anchor chain and 50 meters weighted line was standard but now it is 25 and 50 meters standard , 8 portholes where standard now there are 12 , a list like this is endless and the total weight difference can be huge.

Greetings

Gideon

[freetime]

Originally Posted by fastcat435

( I know you do not like the word ) FastCat

I like the boat, but not all threads about weight and fastcat, but i read them all

[fastcat435]

Originally Posted by freetime

I like the boat, but not all threads about weight and fastcat, but i read them all

In that case just come and sail a FastCat . it is only one hour of flight time and you are welcome I promise you we will have a good time

Greetings

Gideon

[freetime]

Originally Posted by fastcat435

In that case just come and sail a FastCat . it is only one hour of flight time and you are welcome I promise you we will have a good time

Greetings

Gideon

What Fastcat do you have in holland for testsail...?

I will contact you later...

[fastcat435]

I have the first production Fastcat in the Netherlands

hull number 2 , not very light weight but a great Cat
Greetings

Gideon

[freetime]

Originally Posted by fastcat435

I have the first production Fastcat in the Netherlands

hull number 2 , not very light weight but a great Cat
Greetings

Gideon

435 like Andreas hull nr # 1?

Next spring!?....Just have little to do, divorce!

[fastcat435]

Originally Posted by freetime

435 like Andreas hull nr # 1?

Next spring!?....Just have little to do, divorce!

Try not to fight to much , to much energy and both always suffer , I have been there and done that
Yes like Andreas but with Improvements since Andreas has the prototype

Greeting and good luck

Gideon

[freetime]

Originally Posted by fastcat435

Try not to fight to much , to much energy and both always suffer , I have been there and done that
Yes like Andreas but with Improvements since Andreas has the prototype

Greeting and good luck

Gideon

Thanks Gideon, i want to sail the fastcat later, but i don´t know if i have money to the flight left after this year.

[sandy daugherty]

Hitch-hike, with a sign that says "Divorced; How was Yours?" Five cars won't pass before you have a ride!

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