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Forum: Meets & Greets 19-11-2013, 14:56
Replies: 41
Views: 3,259
Posted By Mike OReilly
Re: New Sailor, some Questions for you

Yes, thanks Jim. I've been pleasantly surprised at the speed and efficiency our boat can sail at, especially with wind anywhere on the beam. But I've never been a racer. I like to tweak when we're...
Forum: Meets & Greets 19-11-2013, 09:25
Replies: 41
Views: 3,259
Posted By Mike OReilly
Re: New Sailor, some Questions for you

I'll look into it. I live outside the city, so don't have easy access to print shops. But the next time I'm in town I'll check it out. What I'd really like to do is get them scanned so I can keep a...
Forum: Meets & Greets 19-11-2013, 05:36
Replies: 41
Views: 3,259
Posted By Mike OReilly
Re: New Sailor, some Questions for you

I sometimes threaten to join our club racers with my Rafiki. Brings a smile to all the racers. But who knows ... with my handicap I could come in a hour late and still win :D.

I'd love to be able...
Forum: Meets & Greets 18-11-2013, 17:39
Replies: 41
Views: 3,259
Posted By Mike OReilly
Re: New Sailor, some Questions for you

I believe all the Rafiki-37s were Taiwanese-built boats. Not sure about the 35s. They were sold by an American company called Western Pacific Yacht, which seemed to be based on the US west coast....
Forum: Meets & Greets 17-11-2013, 14:55
Replies: 41
Views: 3,259
Posted By Mike OReilly
Re: New Sailor, some Questions for you

And yours looks equally nice. They really are incredibly well built boats. Sounds like yours has the pilot berth on the stbd -- that's where you're storing the electronics. I see you also have the...
Forum: Meets & Greets 17-11-2013, 06:00
Replies: 41
Views: 3,259
Posted By Mike OReilly
Re: New Sailor, some Questions for you

Very true. The boats are all approaching 40 years old now. They were very well built, so you gotta figure all remaining ones have been significantly modified over time.

Here's our baby.

As you...
Forum: Meets & Greets 15-11-2013, 18:28
Replies: 41
Views: 3,259
Posted By Mike OReilly
Re: New Sailor, some Questions for you

It's called a trim tab. It can be used as part of a self-steering system. I've never used one, and don't know how to set it up, but there are others on here who would know. Hopefully they'll chime...
Forum: Meets & Greets 11-11-2013, 05:40
Replies: 41
Views: 3,259
Posted By Mike OReilly
Re: New Sailor, some Questions for you

Yup ... #20. I've read the builder, Western Pacific Yachts, only made about 50 of the boats over a span of three years.




That's should be good. 1545 hours on a rebuilt engine should mean...
Forum: Meets & Greets 10-11-2013, 14:41
Replies: 41
Views: 3,259
Posted By Mike OReilly
Re: New Sailor, some Questions for you

Mine is also a 1977. Hull #14. They are very fine, solid, cruising boats. Nice the electrical was completely redone in 2006. Sounds like you've got all the basics covered. Yes, those red, green and...
Forum: Meets & Greets 04-11-2013, 18:08
Replies: 41
Views: 3,259
Posted By Mike OReilly
Re: New Sailor, some Questions for you

Hello Simon, as a fellow Rafiki-37 owner I want to congratulate you on a fine boat. If you have any questions about the boats, I know a little something, and have copies of the actual build...
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