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[K38BOB]

You probably won’t find bigger fans of ultra light racing cats than us, but modern cats are starting to get pretty monotonous to look at. In everything from A-Class to F-18s to the ‘super beach cats’ and all the way up to the AC-45, designers seem to have settled in on a common look, and as sexy as it is, we’re getting a bit snoozy about the whole thing.

Still, they’re all gorgeous, especially the new M&M designed/Hakes NZ built SL-33 – and here’s boat number 1, just out of the shed a couple of weeks ago. Eventually (like every raceboat is marketed nowadays) the SL-33 is meant to be a one-design class, but an ‘ocean’ rig and the absolute ease of hauling the less-than-600kg package around might make this the world’s ultimate coastal race record-breaker.

Pete Melvin is proud of the work they’ve put into the new 33, and points out that focusing on similarities to other new designs ignores how refined the 33 is. “We think the SL33 has some features that set it clearly apart from these other boats, such as sexy (and very functional) curved beams and very clean connections to the hulls, hulls designed specifically to work with the standard curved lifting foils,” said Melvin. “There are lots of other details that you don’t notice until you look closely, and it’s worth looking!”

This one goes to Lake Constance in Germany, while Hakes says that one boat is already committed to San Francisco and two winged versions are heading to an AC syndicate – possibly ETNZ, just down the road…Specs are here and a composite pic is here




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[Multihauler]

Pete Melvin is proud of the work they’ve put into the new 33, and points out that focusing on similarities to other new designs ignores how refined the 33 is.

Yo K38......

This boat originally hit the SA Forums back in January in this thread.

Very cool boat. I wonder who the S.F. Bay owner is.

ursus....is it you???

Cheers!!!

-MH

[K38BOB]

Pete Melvin is proud of the work they've put into the new 33, and points out that focusing on similarities to other new designs ignores how refined the 33 is.

Yo K38......

This boat originally hit the SA Forums back in January in this thread.

Very cool boat. I wonder who the S.F. Bay owner is.

ursus....is it you???

Cheers!!!

-MH

Missed that then. Did do a search and didn't see a thread specific to what I think is/will be an important boat for multiple reasons.
One reason is that it can be AC configured boat- and just small enough to avoid being a surrogate yacht in the protocol.
I'm curious about the bay boat too..

[NZL255]

I spoke to Pete Melvin today. He said one of the SL-33's was being trucked from Wellington to Auckland and will be sailing on the harbour in the next week or so. I told him I would like one in my Christmas stocking this year.

[the saint]

They are very sexy looking boats, I had a look over one in the Oven at Hakes on Friday.

[SL33_SF]

Why let the paid AC professionals have all the fun for themselves?

PM me if you are interested in a full of partial ownership of an SL33 on SF Bay…

It comes with a smaller 'ocean rig', perfect for SF Bay and is better reefable then the AC45 hardwings, too ;-)
Cost is roughly 1/4 of an AC45 and 1/2 of an Extreme 40

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Boat #4 is currently being built:
http://www.hakesmarine.co.nz/home.html

Yes, this is a sockpuppet account, but I have no commercial interests in the SL33.

[K38BOB]

Why let the paid AC professionals have all the fun for themselves?

PM me if you are interested in a full of partial ownership of an SL33 on SF Bay…

It comes with a smaller 'ocean rig', perfect for SF Bay and is better reefable then the AC45 hardwings, too ;-)
Cost is roughly 1/4 of an AC45 and 1/2 of an Extreme 40

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Boat #4 is currently being built:
http://www.hakesmarine.co.nz/home.html

Yes, this is a sockpuppet account, but I have no commercial interests in the SL33.

Cool... i passed the message to the local multihull community. Can't wait. Keep us informed- see message

[Keith]

Great Lines!!!!

[Africat]

Still, they're all gorgeous, especially the new M&M designed/Hakes NZ built SL-33 – and here's boat number 1, just out of the shed a couple of weeks ago.

[snip]

This one goes to Lake Constance in Germany, while Hakes says that one boat is already committed to San Francisco and two winged versions are heading to an AC syndicate – possibly ETNZ, just down the road…Specs are here and a composite pic is here

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This "thing," for lack of a better term, sure looks awesome! More reasonable and manageable than the rigid-wing AC45, much less the yet-to-be-sailed AC72. I wonder if any of these SL-33's will go to Lake Geneva, which is arguably the hottest scene for developmental multihulls. The Bol d'Or is just a few weeks away, isn't it?

[SL33_SF]

This "thing," for lack of a better term, sure looks awesome! More reasonable and manageable than the rigid-wing AC45, much less the yet-to-be-sailed AC72. I wonder if any of these SL-33's will go to Lake Geneva, which is arguably the hottest scene for developmental multihulls. The Bol d'Or is just a few weeks away, isn't it?

RUND UM, on Lake Constance starts today, see entry list, second from top...
http://rundum.lsc.de...lassen_folge=38
Live tracking at:
http://www.lsc.de/live-tracking.html

[flojo]

Still, they're all gorgeous, especially the new M&M designed/Hakes NZ built SL-33 – and here's boat number 1, just out of the shed a couple of weeks ago.

[snip]

This one goes to Lake Constance in Germany, while Hakes says that one boat is already committed to San Francisco and two winged versions are heading to an AC syndicate – possibly ETNZ, just down the road…Specs are here and a composite pic is here

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This "thing," for lack of a better term, sure looks awesome! More reasonable and manageable than the rigid-wing AC45, much less the yet-to-be-sailed AC72. I wonder if any of these SL-33's will go to Lake Geneva, which is arguably the hottest scene for developmental multihulls. The Bol d'Or is just a few weeks away, isn't it?

Bol d'Or is tomorrow! Wind prediction: 4-5 Bft.
Live tracking is here.

[flojo]

This "thing," for lack of a better term, sure looks awesome! More reasonable and manageable than the rigid-wing AC45, much less the yet-to-be-sailed AC72. I wonder if any of these SL-33's will go to Lake Geneva, which is arguably the hottest scene for developmental multihulls. The Bol d'Or is just a few weeks away, isn't it?

RUND UM, on Lake Constance starts today, see entry list, second from top...
http://rundum.lsc.de...lassen_folge=38
Live tracking at:
http://www.lsc.de/live-tracking.html

Bummer. But let's see if they can beat the two M2.
They should better join this fleet:
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[stampede]

seems that this "thing" failed a few feet after the starting line at lake constanze yesterday. does anyone have more info?

[Nato]

The etnz boat just sailed past my house. Leeward hull looks nearly submerged as the windward hull is just leaving the water, quite a strange attitude. Looked to be having a few issues getting it going.

[Nato]

Towing back home now sans sails.

[Africat]

seems that this "thing" failed a few feet after the starting line at lake constanze yesterday. does anyone have more info?

Well, that's a shame! Thanks for sharing, even though it's bad news. Would love to get any more info here as well, even in German.

[flojo]

seems that this "thing" failed a few feet after the starting line at lake constanze yesterday. does anyone have more info?

Well, that's a shame! Thanks for sharing, even though it's bad news. Would love to get any more info here as well, even in German.

SL33 against Ventilo28 here. More on YouTube.
Three pictures here. "Material failure"

[Pit]

They broke the spreader below the front beam, so that they have had to secure the mast. Heard also some more other little problems, but this is still normal with such kind of boats, built that close at the limit of weight. Boat looks stunning and will be a rocket in mid/light winds for sure!

[K38BOB]

The etnz boat just sailed past my house. Leeward hull looks nearly submerged as the windward hull is just leaving the water, quite a strange attitude. Looked to be having a few issues getting it going.

Sailworld SL33 ETNZ

[K38BOB]

You probably won't find bigger fans of ultra light racing cats than us, but modern cats are starting to get pretty monotonous to look at. In everything from A-Class to F-18s to the 'super beach cats' and all the way up to the AC-45, designers seem to have settled in on a common look, and as sexy as it is, we're getting a bit snoozy about the whole thing.

Still, they're all gorgeous, especially the new M&M designed/Hakes NZ built SL-33 – and here's boat number 1, just out of the shed a couple of weeks ago. Eventually (like every raceboat is marketed nowadays) the SL-33 is meant to be a one-design class, but an 'ocean' rig and the absolute ease of hauling the less-than-600kg package around might make this the world's ultimate coastal race record-breaker.

Pete Melvin is proud of the work they've put into the new 33, and points out that focusing on similarities to other new designs ignores how refined the 33 is. "We think the SL33 has some features that set it clearly apart from these other boats, such as sexy (and very functional) curved beams and very clean connections to the hulls, hulls designed specifically to work with the standard curved lifting foils," said Melvin. "There are lots of other details that you don't notice until you look closely, and it's worth looking!"

This one goes to Lake Constance in Germany, while Hakes says that one boat is already committed to San Francisco and two winged versions are heading to an AC syndicate – possibly ETNZ, just down the road…Specs are here and a composite pic is here




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[K38BOB]

Sail world article link

You probably won't find bigger fans of ultra light racing cats than us, but modern cats are starting to get pretty monotonous to look at. In everything from A-Class to F-18s to the 'super beach cats' and all the way up to the AC-45, designers seem to have settled in on a common look, and as sexy as it is, we're getting a bit snoozy about the whole thing.

Still, they're all gorgeous, especially the new M&M designed/Hakes NZ built SL-33 – and here's boat number 1, just out of the shed a couple of weeks ago. Eventually (like every raceboat is marketed nowadays) the SL-33 is meant to be a one-design class, but an 'ocean' rig and the absolute ease of hauling the less-than-600kg package around might make this the world's ultimate coastal race record-breaker.

Pete Melvin is proud of the work they've put into the new 33, and points out that focusing on similarities to other new designs ignores how refined the 33 is. "We think the SL33 has some features that set it clearly apart from these other boats, such as sexy (and very functional) curved beams and very clean connections to the hulls, hulls designed specifically to work with the standard curved lifting foils," said Melvin. "There are lots of other details that you don't notice until you look closely, and it's worth looking!"

This one goes to Lake Constance in Germany, while Hakes says that one boat is already committed to San Francisco and two winged versions are heading to an AC syndicate – possibly ETNZ, just down the road…Specs are here and a composite pic is here




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[K38BOB]

How many time are you to quote yourself, poof !
This cat is close to pitchpole in less than 15 knots of wind on flat water, even with curved foils...

Just keeping all the refs links in one spot. Including the now deleted video.

[Tornado-Cat]

How many time are you to quote yourself, poof !
This cat is close to pitchpole in less than 15 knots of wind on flat water, even with curved foils...

Just keeping all the refs links in one spot. Including the now deleted video.

OK, thanks K38BOB, the video is very interesting. Thanks again !

[K38BOB]

How many time are you to quote yourself, poof !
This cat is close to pitchpole in less than 15 knots of wind on flat water, even with curved foils...

Just keeping all the refs links in one spot. Including the now deleted video.

OK, thanks K38BOB, the video is very interesting. Thanks again !

U R welcome TC

SW Update:
"Unfortunately the video we posted has been withdrawn by the user as Emirates Team NZs designers saw something in the video they did not want on public release. We are hoping that the video will be replaced. Otherwise we will have a report up on Wednesday (weather permitting) of the SL33's on the water.
In the video the leeward hull of the SL33 was showing a propensity to lift out of the water, as it is beginning to do in this picture. The leeward foil is only half lowered, and the windward foil is not fully retracted either. Prior to the video being taken down the SL33 was using curved foils of the type shown in the photo above. "

[K38BOB]

link New SW article and video

Sail world article link

Still, they're all gorgeous, especially the new M&M designed/Hakes NZ built SL-33 – and here's boat number 1, just out of the shed a couple of weeks ago. Eventually (like every raceboat is marketed nowadays) the SL-33 is meant to be a one-design class, but an 'ocean' rig and the absolute ease of hauling the less-than-600kg package around might make this the world's ultimate coastal race record-breaker.

Pete Melvin is proud of the work they've put into the new 33, and points out that focusing on similarities to other new designs ignores how refined the 33 is. "We think the SL33 has some features that set it clearly apart from these other boats, such as sexy (and very functional) curved beams and very clean connections to the hulls, hulls designed specifically to work with the standard curved lifting foils," said Melvin. "There are lots of other details that you don't notice until you look closely, and it's worth looking!"

This one goes to Lake Constance in Germany, while Hakes says that one boat is already committed to San Francisco and two winged versions are heading to an AC syndicate – possibly ETNZ, just down the road…Specs are here and a composite pic is here
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[K38BOB]

You probably won't find bigger fans of ultra light racing cats than us, but modern cats are starting to get pretty monotonous to look at. In everything from A-Class to F-18s to the 'super beach cats' and all the way up to the AC-45, designers seem to have settled in on a common look, and as sexy as it is, we're getting a bit snoozy about the whole thing.

Still, they're all gorgeous, especially the new M&M designed/Hakes NZ built SL-33 – and here's boat number 1, just out of the shed a couple of weeks ago. Eventually (like every raceboat is marketed nowadays) the SL-33 is meant to be a one-design class, but an 'ocean' rig and the absolute ease of hauling the less-than-600kg package around might make this the world's ultimate coastal race record-breaker.

Pete Melvin is proud of the work they've put into the new 33, and points out that focusing on similarities to other new designs ignores how refined the 33 is. "We think the SL33 has some features that set it clearly apart from these other boats, such as sexy (and very functional) curved beams and very clean connections to the hulls, hulls designed specifically to work with the standard curved lifting foils," said Melvin. "There are lots of other details that you don't notice until you look closely, and it's worth looking!"

This one goes to Lake Constance in Germany, while Hakes says that one boat is already committed to San Francisco and two winged versions are heading to an AC syndicate – possibly ETNZ, just down the road…Specs are here and a composite pic is here

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Ok, the unveiling of ALEPH AC45 today got me thinking. If I won the lottery and was going to buy an SL33 for use in SF Bay... what would I do for cool colors and graphics?
Try and mimic an OR scheme? go for something USA patriotic? or what? Pics would be nice to illustrate your ideas. I think the beams and spar are clearcoat carbon fiber.

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[K38BOB]

Ok, the unveiling of ALEPH AC45 today got me thinking. If I won the lottery and was going to buy an SL33 for use in SF Bay... what would I do for cool colors and graphics?
Try and mimic an OR scheme? go for something USA patriotic? or what? Pics would be nice to illustrate your ideas. I think the beams and spar are clearcoat carbon fiber.
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Nobody wants to fantasize about cool paint job graphics for an SL33 (w clear coat carbon beams/spars)?

I'm still thinking ALEPH is a good start.

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Or what about golden gate bridge orange?

[Catfan]

A pic of the SL33 taken ashore on Lake Costance

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[K38BOB]

Ok, the unveiling of ALEPH AC45 today got me thinking. If I won the lottery and was going to buy an SL33 for use in SF Bay... what would I do for cool colors and graphics?
Try and mimic an OR scheme? go for something USA patriotic? or what? Pics would be nice to illustrate your ideas. I think the beams and spar are clearcoat carbon fiber.
 aleph ac45.jpg   112.87K   89 downloads

Nobody wants to fantasize about cool paint job graphics for an SL33 (w clear coat carbon beams/spars)?

I'm still thinking ALEPH is a good start.

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Or what about golden gate bridge orange?

like Team Phaedo..

A pic of the SL33 taken ashore on Lake Costance

Any more news? What about the EtNZ pair?

[green boat]

Black or dark colour's seem to be the colour of choice

maybe dark colours say Bad, Outa control, Wicked

Does ferrari red work on the water, is white a little common

Maybe a few bright colours for each like the wiggles

Seems to be Bank Pop has taken over blue, green has gone to Groupama, red is all over Crepes Wahoo

Yellow and Pink are still available go for it, own those colours, make them your own

[SL33_SF]

"International Orange" it is, same color as the Golden Gate bridge

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[K38BOB]

"International Orange" it is, same color as the Golden Gate bridge

COOL!!!

(and hope you're a giants fan too!)

[K38BOB]

bump..any updates?

[SL33_SF]

It comes with beams, too!

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[K38BOB]

So whats the status? (bump)

[Catnewbie]

Thanks SL33 sf for posting these nice pics,

I am very curious about 2 questions:

1-the connection beween the cross-beam and the hulls, I understood the ccross-beams come into "sleeves", but it is not mentionned wether it is a "conical plug" or not ?

2-Does the curved cross-beams create some "extra-moment" with regard to twisting loads and does it make the sitffness issue more challenging ?

Beach cat with similar cross-beam could be much safer and faster in the chop, at least it is what I guess (as long as the box rules allow such cross-beam solutions)

Best regards

W

[SL33_SF]

So whats the status? (bump)

Waiting for mast and sails...

First who finds out what this is for, gets a ride (eventually)
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[Tim Shuwalow]

First who finds out what this is for, gets a ride (eventually)
uploads//monthly_10_2011/post-53490-030554600%201317970073_thumb.jpg

My guess - a blind that fits the rudder box with outboard bracket?

[Lost in Translation]

Good guess. I would guess the same.

[pitchpoledave]

So whats the status? (bump)

Waiting for mast and sails...

First who finds out what this is for, gets a ride (eventually)
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Looks like something to hold a rudder blade while its in the shop being worked on or stored...

[F18 VB]

First who finds out what this is for, gets a ride (eventually)
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A mount for the outboard motor that fits in the rudder cassette.

[Keith]

Looks like its for the rudder and allows you to adjust the depth of the rudder.

[Rasputin22]

Cassette for a dagger type rudder.

[Multihauler]

So whats the status? (bump)

Waiting for mast and sails...

First who finds out what this is for, gets a ride (eventually)
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Dagger rudder blank with mount for auxiliary propulsion unit (outboard).

-MH


Edit: Doooh.....guess I should have read the other responses before replying.

Cheers!!!

-MH

[SL33_SF]

We have a winner!

My guess - a blind that fits the rudder box with outboard bracket?

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With two 30hp on each side, we should be able to beat those MacGregors...


Friday boat porn

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[John Williams]

Needs a big "01" on the side?

Hot looking ride!

[K38BOB]

Needs a big "01" on the side?

Hot looking ride!

:-) Didn't think of that..



and my guess was motor mount in rudder cassette ... logged off too early last night :-(

[rob d]

Quick question-attaching the traveller track to carbon beam (and alloy rudder gudgeons)- what do you do to stop electrolysis? It looks like a great fit but what do the stainless bolts go into and is there a barrier over the carbon?
Thanks,
Rob.

[soma]

Slick solution.

[MoMP]

Quick question-attaching the traveller track to carbon beam (and alloy rudder gudgeons)- what do you do to stop electrolysis? It looks like a great fit but what do the stainless bolts go into and is there a barrier over the carbon?
Thanks,
Rob.

a thins layer of fiberglass normally will do the trick. It's a pretty common practice.

[K38BOB]

Needs a big "01" on the side?

Hot looking ride!

:-) Didn't think of that..



and my guess was motor mount in rudder cassette ... logged off too early last night :-(

Actually this is serial #4 but first to US? so USA-01?
..and aren't we due for some more pics?

[SL33_SF]

Mast did not pass QC and they have to build a new one.
It will be USA 4

[Trevor B]

Who's building the masts?

[Multihauler]

Who's building the masts?

According to the SL33 Website.....

"Hall Spars and Rigging New Zealand is building the spars and providing the rigging for the SL33."

-MH

[SL33_SF]

Packed up and shipping
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Somewhere in the Pacific:
http://www.marinetra...?MMSI=305347000



Looking for inspirations on a name for this orange SL33!

[K38BOB]

Packed up and shipping
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Somewhere in the Pacific:
http://www.marinetra...?MMSI=305347000



Looking for inspirations on a name for this orange SL33!

Julius...

[eric e]

Looking for inspirations on a name for this orange SL33!

peko..............skip the "e" it only causes mispronunciation

or

orange peko

clockwork

or

clockwork orange

orange roughy

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[notallthere]

orange-u-glad-i-didn't-say-banana?

[Trevor B]

Crush, in your language of choice- I can't remember if you grew up speaking French or German...?

[K38BOB]

Crush, in your language of choice- I can't remember if you grew up speaking French or German...?

Another drink candidate... Crush is good

and another is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nehi

Hi-C

Though he was more likely drinking Orangina than Julius, Crush, Nehi, Hi-C
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orangina

or simply JUICE

Could also go with GG with ref to the bridge or movie GiGi http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gigi

Any carrot or pumkin ref?

Some of these machines had good names http://www.punkinchunkin.com/ Watch the videos over 4000 ft

[Multihauler]

Packed up and shipping
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Somewhere in the Pacific:
http://www.marinetra...?MMSI=305347000

Looking for inspirations on a name for this orange SL33!

Isn't it obvious....... "The General Lee".

Cheers!!!

-MH

[soma]

Seconding Clockwork. Or go deeper with the reference and go with Korova.

Damn. I might have to steal that...

[Multihauler]

Looking for inspirations on a name for this orange SL33!

Official color of G.G. Bridge is "International Orange".

I like just plain "Orange" for the name.

....and here on SA, everybody knows Orange is FAST, right?

my $.02

Cheers!!!

-MH

[Tim Shuwalow]

General Lee has been done on a keel boat is Aus.

Given the colour, I suggest Blaze...

[auscat]

In Oz it would be called Blue.

[eric e]

Seconding Clockwork. Or go deeper with the reference and go with Korova.

Damn. I might have to steal that...

attached is an image flogged from the net with a mind to painting on an old sail...

but you could equally put just the eyes on the bows

of a boat called clockwork

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[flojo]

Packed up and shipping
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Somewhere in the Pacific:
http://www.marinetra...?MMSI=305347000



Looking for inspirations on a name for this orange SL33!

m&m's

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[kennethsf]

Packed up and shipping
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Somewhere in the Pacific:
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Looking for inspirations on a name for this orange SL33!

m&m's

Simple call it Holland...

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[green boat]

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Looking for inspirations on a name for this orange SL33!

" Agent Orange " was sprayed on the jungle by the yanks to expose the enemy

[deano]

jaffa.

or green boat would say to just call it orange boat.

[F-18 5150]

Call it "Gate"

[K38BOB]

Toll Booth.....

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..... you have to pay to play!

[Trevor B]

Oso Oro

Gold Bear in Spanish, I think this not grammatically correct, but looks cooler than Oso de Oro.
Plays on the California Bear on our flag, the Golden Gate, the owner's first name, and the fact that it'll be a brute in SF Bay.

[SL33_SF]

Thanks for all the cool name proposals!

Boat is on track to be delivered late next week or the week after. PM me if you want to help unbox it (@ Alameda, CA, USA).

Any novel ideas on insurance? I have a good quote from Markel (through an SA advertiser) but would prefer more than one option.
Most 'normal' insurances seem to bail because they don't cover racing cats, don't know the builder, don't want to get involved with stuff they don't understand, etc...

[K38BOB]

Thanks for all the cool name proposals!

Boat is on track to be delivered late next week or the week after. PM me if you want to help unbox it (@ Alameda, CA, USA).

Any novel ideas on insurance? I have a good quote from Markel (through an SA advertiser) but would prefer more than one option.
Most 'normal' insurances seem to bail because they don't cover racing cats, don't know the builder, don't want to get involved with stuff they don't understand, etc...

cool!

Not novel..but ask Tuki and Shadow wrt insurance ?

[pjadams]

Oso de Oro would be "Bear of Gold" Grizzly Bear is Oso Gris" (Grey bear - go figure!) "Oso Dorado": is Golden Bear (Like the ship).

[trimariner]

Orangeaid, it'l kill the opposition.

[pjadams]

Now that I know whose boat this is, the name "Ursus" seems the best choice. Ursus Horibilis is the latin for a Grizzly Bear. Since the 45's and 72's will rule next year maybe Ursa Minor might work. (BTW if you pick one of these, I get to go for a ride : ). Pete

[Trevor B]

I was trying to be a bit more subtle than Ursus, as well as something that could be played with graphically.

[pjadams]

Ursa Minor is a constellation, the star pattern with the bear in there might be fun. Bears certainly can be played with graphically. They are actually best played with graphically : )

[F-18 5150]

It's Orange so call it "No Rhyme".

[K38BOB]

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[Scarecrow]

It ws nice of ETNZ to build their wings to match your boat.

[K38BOB]

It ws nice of ETNZ to build their wings to match your boat.

ETNZ wings are orange? not my boat..my camera

[Scarecrow]

Orangy red yes.

[jhc]

How about: 'orangutan'?

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[Scarecrow]

Dutch oven
Going Dutch
Tight arse

[SL33_SF]

Vote on a name!
or simply PM me with your vote.

Follow SL33's progress on San Francisco Bay at:
http://www.facebook....groups/SL33.SF/


Next time without the crane...

By the way: Votes on a boat name will be ignored and the Admiral will make the final call. But you knew that already, didn't you?

[soma]

I've got it.

Whip

As in "Orange Whip", the drink ordered by John Candy in the Blues Brothers. "Orange Whip? Orange Whip? Three Orange Whips!"

[Multihauler]

For sponsorship potential....."Fast Orange".

The more I hear it, the more I like "Agent Orange".....cause it's certainly gonna "kill" everything in it's path.

Other possibilities......

-Oranje
-Chakra


Cheers!!!

-MH

[Monster Mash]

For sponsorship potential....."Fast Orange".

The more I hear it, the more I like "Agent Orange".....cause it's certainly gonna "kill" everything in it's path.

Other possibilities......

-Oranje
-Chakra


Cheers!!!

-MH

Sadly the long term effects have killed many American Soldiers who were over there too.

[Multihauler]

The more I hear it, the more I like "Agent Orange[b]".....cause it's certainly gonna "kill" everything in it's path.

-MH

Sadly the long term effects have killed many American Soldiers who were over there too.

Yea, yea, I know all that (unfortunately). Just thinking about it differently than the unfortunately obvious herbicide and defoliant connotation.

"Agent": Noun-a natural force or object producing or used for obtaining specific results:

Cheers!!!

-MH

[Monster Mash]

Orange Crush?

[trimariner]

Hey Multihauler,Cheers and merry Xmas, I posted "Orangeaid" some time back as it will kill the opposition. No link to the Jim Jones episode intended.

[K38BOB]

Hey Multihauler,Cheers and merry Xmas, I posted "Orangeaid" some time back as it will kill the opposition. No link to the Jim Jones episode intended.

So nobody liked Julius?
Healthy, refreshing, californian, orange.... link

There was a Hobie 33 (leaner) known as LFPF (low flying patio furniture)... could be LowFlyingTollBooth ( I still like Toll Booth)

If the kids said "uh oh!" I like that...maybe go with scooby Doo


link ruh roh

and "crush" is pretty good

[K38BOB]

I've got it.

Whip

As in "Orange Whip", the drink ordered by John Candy in the Blues Brothers. "Orange Whip? Orange Whip? Three Orange Whips!"

kinda of a julius?

[Monster Mash]

There was a Hobie 33 (leaner) known as LFPF (low flying patio furniture)... could be LowFlyingTollBooth ( I still like Toll Booth)

Cool name but I think it belongs to a J24 not an H33.

[unShirley]

Name it WPOD.....no, that won't work because the hailing port would have to be Hollywood.

It has nothing do with the color of the boat. I just have always wanted to name a boat that.

[F-18 5150]

She's in the water.

[unShirley]

So is now the time to start a pool re: how long until the first capsize?