NeilG
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DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY INFO ON B-25, DAVID BINKS DESIGNED (AUSTRALIAN) TRAILER SAILER, NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH THE USA B25 (BAYFIELD 25)??
B-25 TRAILER SAILERS
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TigaWave
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It looks a nice boat...you must be looking at the one for sale up North somewhere. The owner had as much information as I could get, even from Australian sources. I'm tempted but a bit busy with other projects for another boat right now.
William_H
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I think you will find Binks very highly regarded in Victoria and New South Wales where trailerable yachts are a big thing. Early March sees the Marley Point race an overnight race through lakes in Victoria dedicated to trailer yachts. I know some yachts will be towed the 600 miles from Sydney for the event. I did this race twice over 20 years ago and there was nearly 1000 boats turned up for 5 starts.(very memorable) This race has driven the design of trailerable yachts to high performance and big yachts on trailers. I think the Binks was one of the products of this race. Certainly you won't find much wrong with it in terms of design and performance. I wonder how it got so far from home? will
NeilG
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Hey thanks for info.
Got one in bare boat state, which needs fitting out. Plans a re a little hard to come by, however the bit we really need info on is the hydraulic swing keel mechanism. Hydraulic swing keels are nit common in the UK so I think it must be something common to Oz. Any ideas or info from your side of the world would be appreciated!!
Regards
Neil G
Got one in bare boat state, which needs fitting out. Plans a re a little hard to come by, however the bit we really need info on is the hydraulic swing keel mechanism. Hydraulic swing keels are nit common in the UK so I think it must be something common to Oz. Any ideas or info from your side of the world would be appreciated!!
Regards
Neil G
William_H
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Sorry Neil i am actually in spirit at least as far away from the action of B25 as you are. well 3or4000 kms. Perth has been isolated in that we hyave plenty of swing moorings and marinas such that there is not the imperative for lift keel like Melbourne or Sydney. hence most boats of this size are fin keel and 4 or5 manufacturers went mad in the 70 knocking out local boats so not many Sydney Melbourne boats got over the desert. (mine did but that was at government expense)
Now go to http://au.msnusers.com/TrailerSailerPlace this is a forum like this one dedicated to Oz trailer sailers and I am sure you will find a B25 owner if not a dedicated web site. If all else fails go to ........com/CASTLE650GROUP for a photo of my baby called Howzat. even on that forum I am sure someone can find a B25 owner tedll em olewill sent you.
I reckon it would be fun to design the boat yourself from here on anyway. Certqainly if I remember rightly you could benefit by a far smaller rig than original. The hydraulic lift would be good however as it could be used to push down as well as lift. Great if it gets full of mud. regards OLEWILL.
Now go to http://au.msnusers.com/TrailerSailerPlace this is a forum like this one dedicated to Oz trailer sailers and I am sure you will find a B25 owner if not a dedicated web site. If all else fails go to ........com/CASTLE650GROUP for a photo of my baby called Howzat. even on that forum I am sure someone can find a B25 owner tedll em olewill sent you.
I reckon it would be fun to design the boat yourself from here on anyway. Certqainly if I remember rightly you could benefit by a far smaller rig than original. The hydraulic lift would be good however as it could be used to push down as well as lift. Great if it gets full of mud. regards OLEWILL.
Swagman
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Re suggestion to build a smaller rig into the B25.
If I recall correctly Binks has had lots of success under JOG on the Eastern Oz seaboard.
Having sailed in WA for 20 years and experiencing 'normal' Saturday arvo sailing in 25 knots - it is quite usual to suggest smaller rigs than may conventionally suit 'normal' East Coast conditions.
My own experiences in the Solent are that conditions here are more likely to to mirror Sydney / East Coast than to Perth. Maybe even average conditions are lighter.
So retaining the bigger or designed rig might be sensible?
If I recall correctly Binks has had lots of success under JOG on the Eastern Oz seaboard.
Having sailed in WA for 20 years and experiencing 'normal' Saturday arvo sailing in 25 knots - it is quite usual to suggest smaller rigs than may conventionally suit 'normal' East Coast conditions.
My own experiences in the Solent are that conditions here are more likely to to mirror Sydney / East Coast than to Perth. Maybe even average conditions are lighter.
So retaining the bigger or designed rig might be sensible?
max462
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I have a B25 for sale on www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk - shows details and photos etc. . I replaced the hydraulics last year,so if i can be of help then please contact me.
NeilG
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Hi Max
Re the B25, my cousins husband, Blake I believe has already been in contact with you I am the other half of the B25 we recently acquired as an un-fitted shell. I have been in contact with quite a few Auzzies re this boat, but the thing which eludes me is the mechanism for the hydraulic swing keel.
I dont have a problem manufacturing anything like this, but I am interested in knowing as follows:
1. Where does the actuator arm fit to?
2. Where is the ram located?
3. Where are the controls fitted and what do they comprise of?
4. What pressure does it work off, is there a tangy pump if so where is it located.
5. When in position, presumably the keel is locked in place by hydraulic pressure?, if so is there a safety mech if you ground the boat, so the keel will fall back?
I really would appreciate some info on this aspect and any photos would be gratefully received
Thanks
Regards
Neil GUEST
Re the B25, my cousins husband, Blake I believe has already been in contact with you I am the other half of the B25 we recently acquired as an un-fitted shell. I have been in contact with quite a few Auzzies re this boat, but the thing which eludes me is the mechanism for the hydraulic swing keel.
I dont have a problem manufacturing anything like this, but I am interested in knowing as follows:
1. Where does the actuator arm fit to?
2. Where is the ram located?
3. Where are the controls fitted and what do they comprise of?
4. What pressure does it work off, is there a tangy pump if so where is it located.
5. When in position, presumably the keel is locked in place by hydraulic pressure?, if so is there a safety mech if you ground the boat, so the keel will fall back?
I really would appreciate some info on this aspect and any photos would be gratefully received
Thanks
Regards
Neil GUEST
