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RoadKingLarry

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Sailed the "new" boat today.
« on: June 21, 2014, 12:20:35 AM »
Got the new boat out today.


The A4 ran like a champ, more than enough power for this boat.

We motored out on a lake like a piece of glass. We put sails up and hoped for some wind. about the time we were ready to give up a breeze picked up for us.
Light wind but able to run close to 5 knots close hauled. The boat handles like a dream. Responsive to the tiller and stiff as a board. Once the sails were trimmed all it took was an occasional finger on the stick to keep her on a straight line.

Captain Doug* crewed for me for the maiden voyage.







*Genuine USCG certified.
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Re: Sailed the "new" boat today.
« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2014, 05:43:50 AM »
Duct tape for bullet hole patches in the sail?






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Re: Sailed the "new" boat today.
« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2014, 07:56:02 AM »
Quote from: 230RN on June 21, 2014, 05:43:50 AM
Duct tape for bullet hole patches in the sail?






 >:D

More likely reef lines, or whatever you call it where you tie up the bottom of the sail because there is too much wind.

But I like your idea better.  Avast, your hearty*?

stay safe.

* - Can't be "my" hearty - there's barely 1/3 of it left as is and I'm not sharing with anybody.
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Re: Sailed the "new" boat today.
« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2014, 09:36:53 AM »
I figured since they were so evenly spaced they were either for some kind of securing technique or stray machine gun bullet holes.
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Re: Sailed the "new" boat today.
« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2014, 06:48:58 PM »
The line of holes are reefing kringles. There are a few patches inthe sail but it's been refurbed, restiched, recut and re-resined. Seems to be a very good sail.
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Re: Sailed the "new" boat today.
« Reply #5 on: June 21, 2014, 07:59:56 PM »
Some more pics.







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Re: Sailed the "new" boat today.
« Reply #6 on: June 21, 2014, 08:14:59 PM »
I would love to see photos of the interior.  I don't know much about boats but are interested in them.
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Re: Sailed the "new" boat today.
« Reply #7 on: June 21, 2014, 08:33:15 PM »
OK, here ya go.

Starboard settee


Aft looking forawrd to head area and into V berth


V berth


Forward looking aft to galley and companion way
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Re: Sailed the "new" boat today.
« Reply #8 on: June 22, 2014, 07:49:08 AM »
"I'm jealous," Tom Swift said, dripping with envy.
"Say, who is this 'Hal Cyon' he named it after?" Ned Newton added after a quiet break.
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Re: Sailed the "new" boat today.
« Reply #9 on: June 23, 2014, 03:48:20 PM »
Wow, so you can easily go on a multi-day trip with something like this.
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Re: Sailed the "new" boat today.
« Reply #10 on: June 23, 2014, 08:16:09 PM »
That's the plan, weekends at the lake. Sail some, anchor in a nice cove, swim a little, fire up the grill, drink adult beverages, eat good food. Lather, rinse, repeat.
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Re: Sailed the "new" boat today.
« Reply #11 on: June 23, 2014, 11:28:59 PM »
Where's the like button?
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Re: Sailed the "new" boat today.
« Reply #12 on: June 24, 2014, 12:18:50 AM »
Quote from: scout26 on June 23, 2014, 11:28:59 PM
Where's the like button?

Starboard side, aft. Between the bilge pump switch and Pirate mode switch.
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