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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 29-05-2016, 19:52
Replies: 40
Views: 8,501
Posted By DaveOnCudjoe
Re: Tacking under mainsail alone

There are many factors at play. My F-31 will tack beautifully on main alone unless fitted with an oversize(high roach)main in which case not so much.What is the condition of your sail? If too much...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 17-12-2013, 13:12
Replies: 18
Views: 20,183
Posted By DaveOnCudjoe
Re: Converting from Sail to Power

Perhaps the obstacle is more easily understood if approached from a different perspective. The force driving a sailboat is applied at the center of effort of the sail plan, the hulls are designed to...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 17-12-2013, 05:42
Replies: 34
Views: 3,581
Posted By DaveOnCudjoe
Re: Outboard fuel deteriorating how long

For me avoiding the ethanol blend is not practical. I have started using a marine stabilizer and can get about 3 mos storage while just 1 mo without. This is in the Florida Keys with a new Yamaha...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 15-12-2013, 11:43
Replies: 74
Views: 27,504
Posted By DaveOnCudjoe
Re: Modernising a Horstman Trimaran

To add to what Cav said, Tristar hulls are full by more modern standards at about 8 1/2:1 which hampers there speed but allows them to perform in a wider range of conditions while carrying a cruising...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 14-12-2013, 17:36
Replies: 74
Views: 27,504
Posted By DaveOnCudjoe
Re: Modernising a Horstman Trimaran

As the thread has drifted a bit I would like to say to the OP that I have the greatest respect for Ed and his designs and would be very hesitant to change anything. Dave
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 23-10-2012, 05:13
Replies: 80
Views: 12,529
Posted By DaveOnCudjoe
Re: Cost of sails

Just bought a new main for the tri. 450 sq ft, 8.66oz high aspect dacron, 6 full length battens,batten cars, 2 sets of reef points. US made by Mack Sails in Stuart Fl. $3600 with numbers and logo....
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 11-09-2012, 11:14
Replies: 57
Views: 50,083
Posted By DaveOnCudjoe
Re: Older Horstman Trimaran

Mike,
My F-31 does 110% of wind speed with a main hull / beam ratio of about 11:1. The Tristars are about 8- 8 1/2:1 and I would guess about 60% of wind speed. That is long on guess but similar to...
Forum: Our Community 28-05-2012, 05:41
Replies: 95
Views: 11,121
Posted By DaveOnCudjoe
Re: Do you use Nautical Terms or Plain Language?

Most of my sailing is with inexperienced crew so I'm basically single handing. It is nice to have help on the tiller and makes the crew feel useful. I run into problems with "fall off" and "head...
Forum: Marine Electronics 06-05-2012, 19:47
Replies: 48
Views: 8,329
Posted By DaveOnCudjoe
Re: Simple Lightning Protection Idea?

I believe a strike is initiated by a streamer coming up from the earth, this is supported by research done at the U of Fl. I isolate my boats from ground to prevent the relatively low potential...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 20-04-2012, 19:11
Replies: 58
Views: 14,074
Posted By DaveOnCudjoe
Re: Can you trailer a multihull coastal cruiser

Tomfl,
When I decided on a 31 I knew what I wanted,98 or older aft cockpit. A broker found one for me and I paid about $10000 too much but got the exact boat I wanted and have never regreted it....
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 19-04-2012, 15:47
Replies: 58
Views: 14,074
Posted By DaveOnCudjoe
Re: Can you trailer a multihull coastal cruiser

[QUOTE=cat man do;934483]$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ makes it pretty prohibitive for many


Proven design, modern materials and construction methods with plenty of used boats for less than $100,000. I'll...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 18-04-2012, 17:45
Replies: 58
Views: 14,074
Posted By DaveOnCudjoe
Re: Can you trailer a multihull coastal cruiser

It's pretty tough to beat an F-31.Standing headroom,double berth and enclosed head. Mine only comes out of the water once in a while but it takes about an hour to drop the sails and lower the mast...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 28-01-2012, 05:49
Replies: 39
Views: 17,145
Posted By DaveOnCudjoe
Re: Trailerable Trimarans

Ocean Girl,
My V berth is 90 inches long(71/2ft) with 42 inches at the shoulders and 16inches at your feet. I'm a small guy at 5ft 10in. and 152lbs but my girlfriend is not small and there is...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 25-01-2012, 16:11
Replies: 39
Views: 17,145
Posted By DaveOnCudjoe
Re: Trailerable Trimarans

This is another plug for the F-31 but in my case the aft cockpit model is preferable having a more usable cabin for cruising, a more useable V berth and a more functional head. Access to the outboard...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 15-01-2012, 05:28
Replies: 25
Views: 6,040
Posted By DaveOnCudjoe
Re: 38ft Trimaran - Too Much to Fix ?

Is this Green Cove Springs, Fl? There aren't a lot of these around, does it happen to have a fixed keel in place of the twin daggerboards? The twin daggers are at the heart of Ed Horstman's design...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 09-01-2012, 14:53
Replies: 101
Views: 54,084
Posted By DaveOnCudjoe
Re: Carbon or aluminium mast?

I am in the process of replacing the unstayed Al masts on my Sea Pearl with carbon fiber from Forte. My motivation is weight aloft and roll moment. Cost is 4x and weight is 1/2. I would not make the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-01-2012, 09:29
Replies: 107
Views: 29,339
Posted By DaveOnCudjoe
Re: Mixed Feelings about LED Cabin Lighting

All my lighting is now LED to save power. I replaced fixtures and all and find the results more than satisfactory. At this time I feel that the expectation of voltage correction in replacement bulbs...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 03-01-2012, 07:19
Replies: 36
Views: 30,370
Posted By DaveOnCudjoe
Re: Gemini or Maine Cat 30?

Canibul, You are absolutely right, you are too big for the F-31. At 5'10 and 160 the world looks quite differant to me. Dave
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 03-01-2012, 06:40
Replies: 16
Views: 3,988
Posted By DaveOnCudjoe
Re: 'Banque Populaire V' Rewriting the Record Book

Certainly an amazing vessel and crew. The scale is astounding and from the videos of the instruments seems to do 150% of true wind speed. I wonder what the cost of such a boat ready to sail would...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 03-01-2012, 06:24
Replies: 36
Views: 30,370
Posted By DaveOnCudjoe
Re: Gemini or Maine Cat 30?

Forgive me for mudding the waters but would you consider a Corsair 31 trimaran? The aft cockpit model has a minimal but adequate cabin and the sailing performance is unrivaled by anything else you...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-12-2011, 14:05
Replies: 6
Views: 2,293
Posted By DaveOnCudjoe
Re: Keys Info

In addition to the backcountry of the lower Keys I'd check out the Ocean side, Cudjoe Bay and Saddlebunch Harbor are great , quiet anchorages and diving on the reef in this area is great.IE American...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 20-11-2011, 06:10
Replies: 39
Views: 6,721
Posted By DaveOnCudjoe
Re: Liveaboard Adventurer, Needs Sage Wisdom

T,
I live in Key West and work in construction. I see young people from all over the world pass through on the adventure of life. It seems that Americans are the only ones who don't travel the...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 24-10-2011, 15:49
Replies: 25
Views: 4,333
Posted By DaveOnCudjoe
Re: Will a High Speed Prop Work on a Sailboat ?

It's not just a question of performance but premature engine failure. If the engine is so overproped as to not be able to rev to full rpm then the engine is being lugged down and exhaust gas...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-10-2011, 15:43
Replies: 6
Views: 3,791
Posted By DaveOnCudjoe
Compass Oil

The oil inside my steering compass, a Suunto, has leaked or evaporated away and I want to replace it. No help from the manufacturer so I'll ask here, what is a suitable liquid to replace the original...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 16-10-2011, 06:55
Replies: 20
Views: 4,952
Posted By DaveOnCudjoe
Re: Tri or Cat

It's important to remember that, be it cat or tri, the righting moment is greatest if the weight is kept along the port/stb centerline. Probably easier in a tri and though some of the classic designs...
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