Trailer Sailer Place

Mel looks like Geoff's set up is the same as the Castle. To make an endless loop just tie the loose ends together. Up to you. It's simple enough but nothing is perfect!

Explorers are nice boats ..that's what learnt to sail on back in the 70s.

Rcracing2 wrote: ↑Jan 21st, '22, 21:40 The maxi's run a diesel generator 24/7. Without it they can't even leave the dock. Runs everything in the boat including keel and winches.

Must have some kind of exemption

That's what l was driving at.

The blue one. I didn't use it.

Even continuous jib sheets would be tangley with winches.

Roller-coaster had an endless spinnaker sheet at one point. Exciting times!!

Ironically it is that rule 52 that is ignored by the diesel yachts in the S to H.

How can they even compete?

Sorry..don't know

They don't have backstays l don't think

I pmed you my mob number. SR

I think what l am saying is that's not the bilge as such

Hi Juan.

First check if it's salt water or fresh..

The most likely suspect is the cockpit drains.

Unless you have through hulls?

Are you talking water in the square sections of the floor or under that in the bilge proper?

Any leaks from the hull would be under the floor surely?

Paul..try lowering the mast by hand without using a line. I tell my helper to remove the halyard completely once the forestay is undone and it seems to work better.

The great thing about the lakes is there are toilets at most jetties so not really a requirement to have one on board.

Takes a maxi TS to have a private head eg Magnum etc.

A swing keel Uktimate 18 is pretty roomy and ideal beginners boat.

Tony.Brown wrote: ↑Jan 8th, '22, 21:39
What would be a good compromise between cabin space and performance in your opinion?

Budget must come into it..otherwise probably Noelex 25

Trailer sailers are most popular when people live a long way from decent sailing areas. The best cruising in Victoria (gippsland lakes) is 3 hrs drive from Melbourne so it pays to have a TS. Sydney has a wonderful harbour so trailer sailers aren't so popular.

This is the farrier

Trimarans are pretty good..the Farrier ones in particular. Fast and easy to sail.

My experience with an f82 is that it's OK to set up..just need a mast raising pole.

Internal space is not equal to other 8.2 metres yachts would be my observation. Perhaps just spend more time outside?

Or go bigger?

Darren..What brand of collapsible were these?

No one wants them except them. I for one am at a loss as to why they even want to compete with monos. The big tris in the Marlay Point aren't racing the monohulls, they're racing each other and adding to the spectacle. Except that the Sydney to Hobart has a very strong "line honours" cult...

PaulS wrote: ↑Dec 23rd, '21, 08:31 I have limited knowledge of the area, except to say the Narooma Bar was ‘entertaining’ to cross in a Parks Boat.

PaulS

There is no way l would cross Narooma bar in a TS!

Shell cove is a whole new marina development with ocean access. Its about 2.5 hrs sailing south of Wollongong and even less north of Kiama. I think that opens up possibilities for that stretch of coast. As for Narooma we went up the lake amongst oyster beds..wasn't a bad night but l haven't done it ...

I reckon in the lagoon at Bermy would be no fuss.

Narooma Lake another option?

I really want to try out the new marina at Shell Cove.

Hi Juan..yes l have been there and it's a good harbour and entrance. Have never stayed the night tho..you would need to contact the fishing coop..plenty of cruising yachts pass through. The other option is to dry out in the lagoon. Easier in some ways. The main problem with Bermy is you are straight...

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Yeah no substitute for hampton jetty but not a bad idea!