TANGO QUEBEC 21 #101 Posted April 4, 2013 The kites are on the loft floor at Q Newport for a tickle and sail number change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Great_lakes_racer 2 #102 Posted April 5, 2013 The kites are on the loft floor at Q Newport for a tickle and sail number change. Q it is then. Welcome to the family! haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pants 5 #103 Posted April 5, 2013 No, a charter later in the year is the only thing on the horizon. So is there a new Ptarmigan ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TANGO QUEBEC 21 #104 Posted April 5, 2013 The kites are on the loft floor at Q Newport for a tickle and sail number change. Q it is then. Welcome to the family! haha Goodbye USA 79, hello USA 61137! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
left hook 5 #105 Posted April 6, 2013 What's this tweetie charter I'm hearing about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Great_lakes_racer 2 #106 Posted May 2, 2013 In case anyone wanted to see what it looks like now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefuture 3 #107 Posted May 3, 2013 Hey i took that picture! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Great_lakes_racer 2 #108 Posted May 4, 2013 Hey i took that picture! Indeed! You were quick with the camera Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
port tack 6 #109 Posted June 28, 2013 Whats the deal? I see the boat is for sale already http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2010/Drumbeat%28ex-Ptarmigan%29-Ker-43-Custom-2619173/Michigan/United-States#.Uc2fyNgo61t. Did they not like it? Looks like a very cool boat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dasher12 0 #111 Posted June 28, 2013 Whats the deal? I see the boat is for sale already http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2010/Drumbeat%28ex-Ptarmigan%29-Ker-43-Custom-2619173/Michigan/United-States#.Uc2fyNgo61t. Did they not like it? Looks like a very cool boat. Yea i am very curious as well.... any info??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
left hook 5 #112 Posted July 1, 2013 Hope it comes back East. The IRC45 fleet is on the verge of exploding with competition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#200 0 #113 Posted November 22, 2013 I thought it might be best to put Otra Vez in the proper thread....here she is with the topsides primed. The "teal" base color is going on tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#200 0 #114 Posted November 22, 2013 Fairing the rudder.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#200 0 #115 Posted November 22, 2013 Work on the keel starts tomorrow.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TANGO QUEBEC 21 #117 Posted November 22, 2013 Hey i took that picture! Hey, I painted that kite! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#200 0 #118 Posted November 22, 2013 3 coats of teal (awlcraft 2000)...the topsides will be sanded, the graphics added and then 5 coats of clearcoat.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
opusone 6 #119 Posted November 23, 2013 3 coats of teal (awlcraft 2000)...the topsides will be sanded, the graphics added and then 5 coats of clearcoat.... Congratulations on your purchase. What are your plans for the keel? I see you are heading east for KWRW - what are the chances of seeing you on the west coast for 2015 Transpac - come play with us, Criminal Mishchief, Crocket's Rocket, Katana, etc. Cheers, opusone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#200 0 #120 Posted November 23, 2013 On the keel just fixing a few dings from the trip, making sure the foil is symmetric, and then the new bottom paint. After KWRW, she is heading south for the Heineken, etc. Not sure where she will end up for the summer. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
not from this world 3 #121 Posted November 23, 2013 3 coats of teal (awlcraft 2000)...the topsides will be sanded, the graphics added and then 5 coats of clearcoat.... Crikey! How much does all that paint weigh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mad 2,158 #122 Posted November 23, 2013 3 coats of teal (awlcraft 2000)...the topsides will be sanded, the graphics added and then 5 coats of clearcoat.... Crikey! How much does all that paint weigh!Was wondering about that as well! 5 coats of clear seems a little excessive, has the painter got shares in Akzo Nobel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ropetrick 43 #123 Posted November 23, 2013 3 coats of teal (awlcraft 2000)...the topsides will be sanded, the graphics added and then 5 coats of clearcoat.... Crikey! How much does all that paint weigh!Was wondering about that as well! 5 coats of clear seems a little excessive, has the painter got shares in Akzo Nobel? Maybe they just want it really really clear? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#200 0 #124 Posted November 23, 2013 How much does the "paint weigh"? By our calcs (very approximate), about 30 lbs. I have a strong dislike for orange peel, ridges, and stickers. We will wetsand the topsides with 800 grit, spray the graphics, name, etc., then clearcoat and sand so we have a perfectly smooth finish. We will also respray the clearcoat on the boom and touch up the mast and all the other carbon bits on the boat as needed. The first coat of the VC Offshore went on the rudder and bottom today. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doghouse 101 #125 Posted November 23, 2013 30 lbs is pretty hefty when you start choosing hardware that only shaves ozs. off the program. Good looking yacht though, you should have a blast with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spike 6 #126 Posted November 23, 2013 I thought it might be best to put Otra Vez in the proper thread....here she is with the topsides primed. The "teal" base color is going on tomorrow.What yard is that? The shed is clean and such, but that staging/planking makes me queasy.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1sailor 27 #127 Posted November 25, 2013 30 lbs is pretty hefty when you start choosing hardware that only shaves ozs. off the program. 30 lbs. as a percentage of the boat weight means less than whether or not each crew over packed their day bag by 3 pounds. Or visited the head before stepping aboard. Or having a spare kite halyard up the mast... Hope these new guys enjoy sailing this powerful yacht, it is amazing ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doghouse 101 #128 Posted November 25, 2013 30 lbs is pretty hefty when you start choosing hardware that only shaves ozs. off the program. 30 lbs. as a percentage of the boat weight means less than whether or not each crew over packed their day bag by 3 pounds. Or visited the head before stepping aboard. Or having a spare kite halyard up the mast... Hope these new guys enjoy sailing this powerful yacht, it is amazing ! Exactly. A lot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
opusone 6 #129 Posted November 26, 2013 On the keel just fixing a few dings from the trip, making sure the foil is symmetric, and then the new bottom paint. After KWRW, she is heading south for the Heineken, etc. Not sure where she will end up for the summer. Bill Bill - She is really shaping up - keep the photos of her progress coming. Here is a little video from our trip to Hawaii - this is similar to what you will be experiencing shortly. we are sailing a little too fat here - but you get the idea..... Cheers, opusone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
not from this world 3 #130 Posted November 26, 2013 30 lbs is pretty hefty when you start choosing hardware that only shaves ozs. off the program. 30 lbs. as a percentage of the boat weight means less than whether or not each crew over packed their day bag by 3 pounds. Or visited the head before stepping aboard. Or having a spare kite halyard up the mast... Hope these new guys enjoy sailing this powerful yacht, it is amazing ! Exactly. A lot! Who the hell over packs a day bag by 3 pounds? Not having a crap is fine, it's shiftable ballast. What's a 'spare' kite halyard? I have gone through a yacht cutting down the bolts to save 10 pounds, so yes, to me 30 pounds is a lot. But it's #200's baby, and if that's what he wants it's cool with me. She does look great and definately has a wow factor. Rock and roll #200! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
left hook 5 #131 Posted November 26, 2013 Chris, those decks look like an absolute scorcher in the Hawaii sun... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#200 0 #132 Posted November 26, 2013 We are getting ready to shoot the graphics and her name. The bow and "Otra Vez" will be in white. With some luck, it will be ready for the clear coat by the end of the day tomorrow. Opusone, that was a great video. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DISHONEST ASSHOLE 0 #133 Posted November 26, 2013 30 lbs is pretty hefty when you start choosing hardware that only shaves ozs. off the program. 30 lbs. as a percentage of the boat weight means less than whether or not each crew over packed their day bag by 3 pounds. Or visited the head before stepping aboard. Or having a spare kite halyard up the mast... Hope these new guys enjoy sailing this powerful yacht, it is amazing ! Exactly. A lot! Who the hell over packs a day bag by 3 pounds? Not having a crap is fine, it's shiftable ballast. What's a 'spare' kite halyard? I have gone through a yacht cutting down the bolts to save 10 pounds, so yes, to me 30 pounds is a lot. But it's #200's baby, and if that's what he wants it's cool with me. She does look great and definately has a wow factor. Rock and roll #200! 30 pounds on that boat might make the difference between 1st and 2nd once in the next 20 years. Meanwhile they can take pride looking at the boat every day. They can still cut bolts. Boomerang refused to feed their crew freeze dried food and they still did ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tropical Madness 18 #134 Posted November 27, 2013 C'mon 30lbs is nothing on a 16,000 lb boat. It's a slab of coldies, a topped up gas tank. Nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
not from this world 3 #135 Posted November 27, 2013 30 lbs is pretty hefty when you start choosing hardware that only shaves ozs. off the program. 30 lbs. as a percentage of the boat weight means less than whether or not each crew over packed their day bag by 3 pounds. Or visited the head before stepping aboard. Or having a spare kite halyard up the mast... Hope these new guys enjoy sailing this powerful yacht, it is amazing ! Exactly. A lot! Who the hell over packs a day bag by 3 pounds? Not having a crap is fine, it's shiftable ballast. What's a 'spare' kite halyard? I have gone through a yacht cutting down the bolts to save 10 pounds, so yes, to me 30 pounds is a lot. But it's #200's baby, and if that's what he wants it's cool with me. She does look great and definately has a wow factor. Rock and roll #200! 30 pounds on that boat might make the difference between 1st and 2nd once in the next 20 years. Meanwhile they can take pride looking at the boat every day. They can still cut bolts. Boomerang refused to feed their crew freeze dried food and they still did ok. I suppose you don't really notice an extra 30 pounds on your average cougar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doghouse 101 #136 Posted November 27, 2013 ^ lol. Boat looks good btw #200. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#200 0 #137 Posted November 29, 2013 All that's left is the clear coat for the top sides. Bottom is being wet sanded today by hand with all the motion along the direction of flow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karlfunk 0 #138 Posted November 29, 2013 Looks like the paint jib she always deserved. Cannot wait to see it again in KW! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pants 5 #139 Posted November 30, 2013 I knew you'd say that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#200 0 #140 Posted November 30, 2013 Another shot of her pre-clear coat. I wetsanded a small part of the rudder today, 400...800...2000. There seem to be many opinions on where to stop. Is 600 grit enough? I have always gone to 1500 on my other boats. The paint is VC offshore. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doghouse 101 #141 Posted November 30, 2013 Bronze wool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mariner2442 0 #142 Posted December 1, 2013 its cool, but FUGLY I guess perfect ultra light air conditions for her so far this week. You need your fuggin eyes checked newbie! That's sex on a stik!!! +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shorthanded 699 #143 Posted December 2, 2013 Bronze wool. Same here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
not from this world 3 #144 Posted December 2, 2013 Bronze wool. Haven't seen bronze wool, we use 000 steel wool. Boats looking awesome #200. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doghouse 101 #145 Posted December 2, 2013 Bronze wool. Haven't seen bronze wool, we use 000 steel wool. Boats looking awesome #200. I don't know where you'd get it down there. They sell it at the big hardware stores here (Lowes, Home Depot, etc...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christian 69 #146 Posted December 2, 2013 The downside of using steel wool is that you get microscopic steel particles imbedded in your bottom paint with some later pore rusting going on - bronze wool also does a better burnishing job. Try Barnes (store or web), I think they probably still carry bronze wool Bronze wool. Haven't seen bronze wool, we use 000 steel wool. Boats looking awesome #200. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefuture 3 #147 Posted December 2, 2013 Damn.... Nice work! The black and red was a cool color combo but executed poorly in my humble opinion. Did you use high build and fair prior to the 545? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mad 2,158 #148 Posted December 2, 2013 The downside of using steel wool is that you get microscopic steel particles imbedded in your bottom paint with some later pore rusting going on - bronze wool also does a better burnishing job. Try Barnes (store or web), I think they probably still carry bronze wool Bronze wool. Haven't seen bronze wool, we use 000 steel wool. Boats looking awesome #200. Agreed The last f*king thing you need anywhere near a boat is wirewool, unless you have a love of tiny rust spots, in the hundreds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#200 0 #149 Posted December 2, 2013 The topsides paint had a significant amount of orange peel and a few pretty serious "dimples" that were very visible. We sanded off the clearcoat and most of the black paint, fixed and faired the topsides, sanded it all smooth, then primed her, then on with the topcoat. All the topcoat has been sanded with 800 grit and we will shoot 4-5 coats of clear to cover everything. Then it will be color sanded to get a perfectly smooth finish. For the bottom, the clearcoat over the durapox was peeled (and i mean that literally, it came off in sheets). We inked the bottom, longboarded her, fixed a few areas with Interprotect 2000E, sanded it all, sprayed on 5 coats of VC offshore, and are wetsanding it to 1200 as I type this. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doghouse 101 #150 Posted December 2, 2013 The bottom had clear coat over the Durepox? Interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
not from this world 3 #151 Posted December 2, 2013 The downside of using steel wool is that you get microscopic steel particles imbedded in your bottom paint with some later pore rusting going on - bronze wool also does a better burnishing job. Try Barnes (store or web), I think they probably still carry bronze wool Bronze wool. Haven't seen bronze wool, we use 000 steel wool. Boats looking awesome #200. Agreed The last f*king thing you need anywhere near a boat is wirewool, unless you have a love of tiny rust spots, in the hundreds. Will have a better look next time in need some. Mad, that reminds me of a time when I was much younger and so enthusiastically took to under deck bolts with a grinder, once........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
not from this world 3 #152 Posted December 2, 2013 The bottom had clear coat over the Durepox? Interesting. That's what I thought to. Why would you do that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mad 2,158 #153 Posted December 2, 2013 The topsides paint had a significant amount of orange peel and a few pretty serious "dimples" that were very visible. We sanded off the clearcoat and most of the black paint, fixed and faired the topsides, sanded it all smooth, then primed her, then on with the topcoat. All the topcoat has been sanded with 800 grit and we will shoot 4-5 coats of clear to cover everything. Then it will be color sanded to get a perfectly smooth finish. For the bottom, the clearcoat over the durapox was peeled (and i mean that literally, it came off in sheets). We inked the bottom, longboarded her, fixed a few areas with Interprotect 2000E, sanded it all, sprayed on 5 coats of VC offshore, and are wetsanding it to 1200 as I type this. Bill Are you sure the painter doesn't have shares in Akzo? Or at least the supplier or yard? WTF is the bottom getting clear coat?? How's the deck paint coming on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mad 2,158 #154 Posted December 2, 2013 The bottom had clear coat over the Durepox? Interesting. A shitload of $$$ pissed away on both wasted time and materials, whichever way you look at it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mad 2,158 #155 Posted December 2, 2013 The downside of using steel wool is that you get microscopic steel particles imbedded in your bottom paint with some later pore rusting going on - bronze wool also does a better burnishing job. Try Barnes (store or web), I think they probably still carry bronze wool Bronze wool. Haven't seen bronze wool, we use 000 steel wool. Boats looking awesome #200. Agreed The last f*king thing you need anywhere near a boat is wirewool, unless you have a love of tiny rust spots, in the hundreds. Will have a better look next time in need some. Mad, that reminds me of a time when I was much younger and so enthusiastically took to under deck bolts with a grinder, once........ Saw it first when a load of very fine steel dust/grindings landed on a load of decks a long time ago. Cost the contracter a fortune for the cleean up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzo 0 #156 Posted December 4, 2013 The bottom had clear coat over the Durepox? Interesting. A shitload of $$$ pissed away on both wasted time and materials, whichever way you look at it. +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#200 0 #157 Posted December 5, 2013 Almost finished.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bshores 0 #158 Posted December 5, 2013 Almost finished.... Looks great Bill, can't wait to see her on the water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#200 0 #159 Posted December 5, 2013 Removed the clear coat from the keel, fixed the dings to the trailing edge and bulb, interprotect 2000e, and tomorrow vc offshore....and wet sanding the rudder to 1200. Shipping to Fort Lauderdale on the 16th and keel on and the rig in by the 22nd with some luck. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DISHONEST ASSHOLE 0 #160 Posted December 5, 2013 Removed the clear coat from the keel, fixed the dings to the trailing edge and bulb, interprotect 2000e, and tomorrow vc offshore....and wet sanding the rudder to 1200. Shipping to Fort Lauderdale on the 16th and keel on and the rig in by the 22nd with some luck. Bill Why the clear coat on the keel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 0 #161 Posted December 5, 2013 Almost finished.... Boat looks good. But why would you exactly copy the Quantum Racing paint job, even down to the colors? Then switch the entire boats sail inventory from Quantum to north? Hope you have assembled a good crew. that is a lot of boat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
not from this world 3 #162 Posted December 5, 2013 Almost finished.... Boat looks good. But why would you exactly copy the Quantum Racing paint job, even down to the colors? Then switch the entire boats sail inventory from Quantum to north? Hope you have assembled a good crew. that is a lot of boat. I don't know what you are on, but can you spare some? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#200 0 #163 Posted December 5, 2013 A few more photos of the work in progress.... As for the "why clear coat the durapox", no idea , it's just how she was when I bought her 4 weeks ago. And the "quantum" comment is a good one. The awlgrip teal base color is a carry over from the J122, as is the style of the lettering for Otra Vez. The white ripped look was inspired by the quantum tp52, which I think is a beautiful boat. The team has been racing together for 5 years and we have a great mix of sailors, some pro, some amateur, and I enjoy spending time with each and every one of them. There is no doubt we have a steep curve to climb, but that's why I bought her. Our motto has always been, have fun...look good...place well And I can't wait to get her in the water and go sailing!!! Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doghouse 101 #164 Posted December 6, 2013 Looking good. Good luck at KWRW, should be a good time for you guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pants 5 #165 Posted December 6, 2013 The whole boat was originally finished off in clear coat - including the bottom and foils. Why? For a dry sailed boat we felt that was the way to go. Regretted not ending it at the waterline soon enough though.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 0 #166 Posted December 6, 2013 Almost finished.... Boat looks good. But why would you exactly copy the Quantum Racing paint job, even down to the colors? Then switch the entire boats sail inventory from Quantum to north? Hope you have assembled a good crew. that is a lot of boat.I don't know what you are on, but can you spare some?Maybe it's not what I have, but what you're missing. I said the boat looks great. Love the teal color. Just asking about the reasoning behind the design. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#200 0 #167 Posted December 6, 2013 Another view... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
left hook 5 #168 Posted December 6, 2013 Is that I dimple in the hull I see?Just kidding. Looks great!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usa 917 0 #169 Posted December 6, 2013 Boat looks great, but those walk boards would make me nervous.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#200 0 #170 Posted December 7, 2013 Now to touch up the deck.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
not from this world 3 #171 Posted December 8, 2013 Almost finished.... Boat looks good. But why would you exactly copy the Quantum Racing paint job, even down to the colors? Then switch the entire boats sail inventory from Quantum to north? Hope you have assembled a good crew. that is a lot of boat.I don't know what you are on, but can you spare some?Maybe it's not what I have, but what you're missing. I said the boat looks great. Love the teal color. Just asking about the reasoning behind the design. Yeah, I am missing the bit where this boat has "exactly copy Quantum Racing paint job, even down to the colors?" Nothing like it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
opusone 6 #172 Posted December 8, 2013 Now to touch up the deck.... Bill - Boat looks fantastic! cannot wait to see some video of you guys flying.... Cheers, opusone ps - seems like a great Christmas Present. My wife says I have had all my Christmas, Birthday and Anniversary gifts for the rest of my life - or at least until she gets her patio cover..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 0 #173 Posted December 8, 2013 Almost finished.... Boat looks good. But why would you exactly copy the Quantum Racing paint job, even down to the colors? Then switch the entire boats sail inventory from Quantum to north? Hope you have assembled a good crew. that is a lot of boat.I don't know what you are on, but can you spare some?Maybe it's not what I have, but what you're missing.I said the boat looks great. Love the teal color. Just asking about the reasoning behind the design. Yeah, I am missing the bit where this boat has "exactly copy Quantum Racing paint job, even down to the colors?" Nothing like it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
not from this world 3 #174 Posted December 8, 2013 Oh, you mean the green and black is soooo like white and teal. The splash design aint anything new, and Q certainly cant claim it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matrix 0 #175 Posted December 8, 2013 Sorry, but it looks very very similar to me. The splash even appears to have close to the same number of strands with an indent and three retreating on the bottom of the splash. Then the placement of the name and the large O and the large Q add another similarity. No big deal, just saying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.Wilkinson 0 #176 Posted December 9, 2013 Sorry, but it looks very very similar to me. The splash even appears to have close to the same number of strands with an indent and three retreating on the bottom of the splash. Then the placement of the name and the large O and the large Q add another similarity. No big deal, just saying. Dude-Read the whole thread. It clearly says that the entire job was inspired by the Q 52, which he thinks is a good looking boat. And he's right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matrix 0 #177 Posted December 9, 2013 Almost finished.... Boat looks good. But why would you exactly copy the Quantum Racing paint job, even down to the colors? Then switch the entire boats sail inventory from Quantum to north? Hope you have assembled a good crew. that is a lot of boat.I don't know what you are on, but can you spare some?Maybe it's not what I have, but what you're missing. I said the boat looks great. Love the teal color. Just asking about the reasoning behind the design. Yeah, I am missing the bit where this boat has "exactly copy Quantum Racing paint job, even down to the colors?" Nothing like it! Dude, this is what I was referring to the "Nothing like it" part. I get the inspired by the Q TP52 part and I'm in full agreement, it looks great, this boat looks great. And yes I understand the colors are different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tropical Madness 18 #178 Posted December 9, 2013 Sorry, but it looks very very similar to me. The splash even appears to have close to the same number of strands with an indent and three retreating on the bottom of the splash. Then the placement of the name and the large O and the large Q add another similarity. No big deal, just saying. Geez dude, who cares? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.Wilkinson 0 #179 Posted December 9, 2013 Sorry, but it looks very very similar to me. The splash even appears to have close to the same number of strands with an indent and three retreating on the bottom of the splash. Then the placement of the name and the large O and the large Q add another similarity. No big deal, just saying. Geez dude, who cares? Good point. Boat looks freaking awesome! KWRW still the plan?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#200 0 #180 Posted December 9, 2013 Schedule at the moment... Dec 16th on the truck to Dania Cut Shipyard... KWRW...then to St Thomas on Sevenstar St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. March 6-9 Voiles de St. Barths, April 14th-19 Then to Newport for NYYC Annual Regatta and then we will see... Our new sails are focused on W/L racing, with the North 3Di Main and Jibs, as well as a larger A2 (225m2) arriving this week. Lets hope our IRC modeling is not too far off (maybe a 1.259 versus the 1.255 we have now)...the boat has an extensive and quite good inventory of Q sails which will get a workout in the Caribbean regattas. Someone had asked a crew question, as I noted in an earlier post, we have a mix of pro's and amateurs. For KWRW there will be 5 group 3's on board, most of whom raced on the 122 program in 2010/2011. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doghouse 101 #181 Posted December 9, 2013 Dec 16th on the truck to Dania Cut Shipyard... How much do you draw? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#200 0 #182 Posted December 9, 2013 2.78 meters .... Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doghouse 101 #183 Posted December 9, 2013 Ah. Yeah, be ok then at high tide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustang__1 262 #184 Posted December 9, 2013 Ah. Yeah, be ok then at high tide. maybe dont stay along the east sea wall... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Goose 0 #186 Posted December 9, 2013 Ah. Yeah, be ok then at high tide. Dredged the pit and the cutoff canal, so plenty of water even at low tide. Just watch out for the sunken car/pipe/piece of metal on the way out... we draw about 11 ft and launched at mid tide a week ago with no problem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doghouse 101 #187 Posted December 9, 2013 Ah. Yeah, be ok then at high tide. Dredged the pit and the cutoff canal, so plenty of water even at low tide. Just watch out for the sunken car/pipe/piece of metal on the way out... we draw about 11 ft and launched at mid tide a week ago with no problem Good to hear. Needed it in the canal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DISHONEST ASSHOLE 0 #188 Posted December 9, 2013 2.78 meters .... Bill Uh oh. That could be a problem we measure in feet here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustang__1 262 #189 Posted December 9, 2013 West. huh.... yes.... damn dyslexia.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff K 1 #190 Posted December 9, 2013 I walked around it a couple of days ago, it looks great, congratulations Bill. cya jeff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#200 0 #191 Posted December 9, 2013 A few more to add....working on the deck, finishing the wetsand of the keel and prepping the mast for a re-spray. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#200 0 #192 Posted December 9, 2013 And the keel being wetsanded.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#200 0 #193 Posted December 9, 2013 And the rig....getting her ready...the boom has already been resprayed.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
