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  • January 16, 2007 at 10:39 am in reply to: granny ropes and aids to getting back on boat #6518
    melaniecolston
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    Hi Sue,

    Thanks for the info. I might try putting some foam in the end of the mast, sealing it and see how that goes.

    Would pointing the nose of the boat into the wind also help. When I watch her the hull seems to sit quite high and square on to the wind working against the righting movement.

    For your info I have bought another Sabre no 838 “lizzie”. We both did the SYC race on Sunday and Eliza beat me by 2 minutes which was a bit embarrassing. However it was very light conditions, I missed the start and I was quite over weight with my son Dan in the boat. Sounds like I’m making excuses………. Anyway we all had allot of fun including Wendy who was happy to see some more Sabres on the water.

    PS I tried ending you an email but couldn’t get thru.

    Cheers

    Shane

    January 16, 2007 at 8:02 am in reply to: granny ropes and aids to getting back on boat #6516
    melaniecolston
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    Eliza is still having allot of trouble getting her sabre back up again after a capsize. She is relatively light and can’t seem to get the sail out of the water. Once the sail is up she is Ok.

    Does the ropes under the gunwhale help with this stage?

    Do they only need to go to the thart or all the way to the stern?

    Any tips from lighter sailers would be great.

    Thanks

    Shane

    June 24, 2006 at 9:29 pm in reply to: Why Cleveland ??? #6805
    melaniecolston
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    I’m a Queenslander and when you get here come and see me and I will introduce you to “Bundy”. You’ll have no need to drink beer again.

    Regards

    Shane C

    June 15, 2006 at 5:45 am in reply to: Main Sheet block position #6905
    melaniecolston
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    Hi Alan,

    Thanks for all your informative feedback.

    Would you please explain “pumping” as I thought this was illegal. What do you actually do and how does it help boat speed?

    Thanks

    Shane C

    June 9, 2006 at 5:36 am in reply to: Replacement of thwart. #6744
    melaniecolston
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    Hi

    Does anybody know the part no. for the little reinforcing pieces that go through the thwart for the bridle?

    Thanks

    Shane C

    June 8, 2006 at 7:16 am in reply to: Venturies #6894
    melaniecolston
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    Thanks for your info. I am now only going to fit one.

    I’m still a bit confused as the best way to do it. I thought the venturi had a plate to go on the outside of the hull but apparently not.

    Is it OK just to put the countersunk bolt heads against the timber of the hull with no reinforcing under them as this would appear be the only other option?

    A rubber seal has been provided which obviously goes between the venturi and the inside of the hull. Do I need to silicon the venturi as well.

    I know these queries probably seem basic, but I don’t have any other boats to look at and never having done this before.

    Thanks

    Shane C

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