rbcoomer
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I'm sure there's a mythical beast somewhere in West Sussex being fitted with cannon at this very moment... 
Anderson 22, it is not a mythical beast!
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jac
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As it was my post that was first quoted I hope that I'm not "He"
In any case, I'm probably not up to owning one. Force 6 starts to look uncomfortable and I'd avoid a F11 in a ferry. To own a A22 with a F11 you are starting to think about reefing and would only use a kite if racing.
OGITD
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I do like the humour ....
But you’re a 'rotten-lot-o-scallywags-&-saggy-sail-bags' who I look forward to meeting anytime during an intoxicated evening for 'mega-rip-take' of whose got the fastest / biggest / longest .... eeek!
But you’re a 'rotten-lot-o-scallywags-&-saggy-sail-bags' who I look forward to meeting anytime during an intoxicated evening for 'mega-rip-take' of whose got the fastest / biggest / longest .... eeek!
Seajet
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But you’re a 'rotten-lot-o-scallywags-&-saggy-sail-bags' who I look forward to meeting anytime during an intoxicated evening for 'mega-rip-take' of whose got the fastest / biggest / longest .... eeek!
OGITD,
so do I !
Twister Ken,
I trust you dipped your ensign as you went past
I know Blue Chip and her owners, nice people with a smartly kept boat.
Thanks to all for commenting, even though P Takes; as someone said, ' Print my name, I don't care what you say but print my name '.
AngusMcDoon
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What makes you think we're talking about you? I don't think your name was mentioned.
Twister_Ken
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Twister Ken,
I trust you dipped your ensign as you went past
No, she's been parked behind me for while, but I hadn't noticed her.
Did anyone ever try putting a bigger rig on one?
Seajet
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Twister Ken,
despite the try-on wind ups here, the rig is no shorter than most boats of this size; 25'6" mast on 22' boat.
The working sail area is 199 sq ft so pretty standard, but the slot effect works very well and I've always suspected is the key to her success.
The No.1 genoa adds another 36 sq ft but doesn't seem so efficient, I use a blade jib most of the time.
The standard spinnaker is 290 sq ft so quite large, as I usually singlehand or have 1 inexperienced crew I use a tri radial chute which works very well.
2 of the 3 boats which did the Mini Transat had masthead rather than 7/8ths rigs so as to gain a little area.
Andy
Seajet
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Angus,
back to feeble jabs are we ?
I don't think it too conceited to think I and my admittedly sometimes overenthusiastic comments are probably the focus of this thread, which I take in good spirit,until you showed up...
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bitbaltic
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When I first started posting here I gave Seajet the odd ribbing for his devotion to the A22.
Since I've been reading the Forum his views have never really bothered me as the guy loves his boat and if he has a go at other boats it's always in comparison to his beloved A22, rather than in isolation.
Never seen a thread get to 3 pages deep before the poor bloke has the chance to defend himself- not that he has to. This in only an internet forum.
There are plenty of other contributors here whose main purpose is to bang the same drum but whose chums have the same Swedish (or whatever) drum kit too.
Have a crack at me if you wish but I think it's distasteful.
Since I've been reading the Forum his views have never really bothered me as the guy loves his boat and if he has a go at other boats it's always in comparison to his beloved A22, rather than in isolation.
Never seen a thread get to 3 pages deep before the poor bloke has the chance to defend himself- not that he has to. This in only an internet forum.
There are plenty of other contributors here whose main purpose is to bang the same drum but whose chums have the same Swedish (or whatever) drum kit too.
Have a crack at me if you wish but I think it's distasteful.
Seajet
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bitbaltic,
thanks very much but I don't mind it at all, I take it in the good spirit hopefully the majority intended, and I do know I deserve it !
thanks very much but I don't mind it at all, I take it in the good spirit hopefully the majority intended, and I do know I deserve it !
bitbaltic
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I'm not sure everybody means it as good-spiritedly as you take it. Or, I'm not sure the net effect of the good spirits of all posters is a well-intentioned thread. Threads like this spring up again and again and I'm not sure what the OPs get out of them. At the least I don't think this stuff adds anything to the forum. But I'll happily leave everyone play.
jac
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On my part, I certainly hope no offence taken, certainly none intended. I would expect anyone to stick up for their choice of craft, for them it was the right boat at the right time. Sometimes when the defence of the boat goes too far though.....
Like anything on the Internet it is sometimes hard to understand the nuances of what people are trying to communicate - especially hard with taking the good natured p out of someone who is so enthusiastic about his pride and joy.
I'm sure that the next time the hyperbole flies re the A22 that the mickey will be taken again. In the meantime I look forward to hearing about the soon to be announced attempt on the water speed record AND te land speed record by fitting wheels to an A22 !!!! (Humour btw)
Like anything on the Internet it is sometimes hard to understand the nuances of what people are trying to communicate - especially hard with taking the good natured p out of someone who is so enthusiastic about his pride and joy.
I'm sure that the next time the hyperbole flies re the A22 that the mickey will be taken again. In the meantime I look forward to hearing about the soon to be announced attempt on the water speed record AND te land speed record by fitting wheels to an A22 !!!! (Humour btw)
Twister_Ken
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You're right - rig is actually a tad bigger than the Sonata. I'm surprised.
Madhatter
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Tam Lin
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There are only three things certain in this world. taxes, death and Seajet's promotion of the Anderson 22!
Babylon
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If he succeeds in raising the profile and virtues of the Anderson 22, he might eventually find a buyer and be able to afford the Vancouver 27 he's always secretly hankered after...
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
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The truth is that Seajet can defend his argument about the Anderson 22, which is commendable and nothing is wrong with a man who enjoys his yacht and celebrates its abilities and I am sure he knows how to get the best out of it, he also knows his staff. Some of us can get more enthusiastic than others and use strong approach to press the point; so what; we only live once.
So go on Seajet, we are listening to you and I would love the opportunity to sail in an Anderson 22 and then talk about it over a drink.
So go on Seajet, we are listening to you and I would love the opportunity to sail in an Anderson 22 and then talk about it over a drink.
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Lakesailor
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You don't imagine that this has been a bitter thread do you?
Dear me. If people were being nasty I think it would be more than obvious.
Marakei
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I saw a real life Anderson 22 recently on the East Coast and thought it was really very pretty. It's such a shame that the only junk rig example got converted back to Bermudan. I shall look out for the one at Wicor as I'm often around that way.
As for Seajet, he is overenthusiastic, but it's kind of endearing. I never like it when a load of forumites pile in on him. Even if he is prejudiced about Newbridge boats.
As for Seajet, he is overenthusiastic, but it's kind of endearing. I never like it when a load of forumites pile in on him. Even if he is prejudiced about Newbridge boats.
Seajet
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Captain Fantastic,
you're very welcome for a chat over a pint and a sail, but the latter will have to be next year as due to health reasons I kept my boat ashore this season.
Andy