CNB Bordeaux 60 - in build (pics)

Magnum, with all that lovely machinery down in the bilges, what arrangements are there for pumps please ? (Not that any water is ever ever going to be allowed down there ;) )

I saw from your earlier pics that they have a very careful arrangement of limber holes in the frames.
 
Actually they did point out this feature during our visit.

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Taken from underneath the hull the box projection is the lowest point of boat and there is a pump located in there. The keel mounting holes can be seen forward of the box.
 
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hopefully a better weather window this time for a run back to torquay... I remember the sunny seeker trip ...

Hope you enjoy the new toy looking forward to the updates.
 
One tip Magnum and based on my experience with a much smaller but reasonably upmarket boat. For the prevention of otherwise inevitable problems, insist that the builders bed every stainless fastener that goes into the ally frames in zinc chromate corrosion inhibitor paste - or at least something similar.

Otherwise you will end up as I have with major bits of boat that can only be removed for working on by destroying them. Bolts that shear rather than undo etc.
 
Carrying on in the same theme as the Bosun's advice above, you mention that the hull (and deck?) is cored with balsa - I am guessing that this is probably just down to the waterline?
(I hope that below the waterline the hull is single skin)

Even so, there will probably still be various through hull fittings (and lots of deck fittings) that have to penetrate this balsa core, and it would be interesting to find out what their procedure is for ensuring that if a through hull (or deck) fitting does decide to leak, it won't permeate the core (eg do they have a solid annulus in way of each hole?).

Re the aluminium space framework in the bilge, it appears to have been 'scuffed up' with a sander - I presume as preparation for etch priming and painting?
 
Best of luck with the build as this part is really interesting when it's not your own boat, god knows how you feel.
One question please, I am some what taking it that you're not short of a bob or two, just wondered why you went for this one in a Market of many quality designs?

Bib

if you need a hand bringing her home give me a shout
 
Best of luck with the build as this part is really interesting when it's not your own boat, god knows how you feel.
One question please, I am some what taking it that you're not short of a bob or two, just wondered why you went for this one in a Market of many quality designs?

Bob

if you need a hand bringing her home give me a shout
 
Bajansailor said:
Carrying on in the same theme as the Bosun's advice above, you mention that the hull (and deck?) is cored with balsa - I am guessing that this is probably just down to the waterline?
(I hope that below the waterline the hull is single skin)

Even so, there will probably still be various through hull fittings (and lots of deck fittings) that have to penetrate this balsa core, and it would be interesting to find out what their procedure is for ensuring that if a through hull (or deck) fitting does decide to leak, it won't permeate the core (eg do they have a solid annulus in way of each hole?).

Re the aluminium space framework in the bilge, it appears to have been 'scuffed up' with a sander - I presume as preparation for etch priming and painting?
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My understanding is that the balsa core is used for the whole hull except where high loads skin fittings are used, for example with the keel. I'm not 100% sure about this but will find out. I'm sure the aluminium framework will be primed and painted. It would last too long otherwise. The supplementary aluminium framework that supports the flooring is anodised.
 
robertj said:
Best of luck with the build as this part is really interesting when it's not your own boat, god knows how you feel.
One question please, I am some what taking it that you're not short of a bob or two, just wondered why you went for this one in a Market of many quality designs?

Bob

if you need a hand bringing her home give me a shout
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We considered the Jeanneau DS57, Contest 62CS, Southerley 57RS, Oyster 625, Shipman 63 and Discovery 67. Nearly all of these alternatives were suggested by forum members right here :)

They key attractions of the Bordeaux 60 were semi-custom build, outstanding saloon and galley layout, engine and genny location/access and the fact the design was quite sporty for a cruiser. We've taken that last point a stage further with a Hall Spars carbon mast and VBoom, deep lead bulb keel and 3DL moulded sails. She should be a lot of fun :D

Regarding the offer of help I can tell you we'll be looking for assistance when we take her to the med late summer. We'll be asking interested parties to join us for a day's sailing in the South West from late May onwards. I'll post a separate thread about this nearer the time :)
 
I am envious. My 46 is far smaller than the 46/60 ratio indicates.

Enjoy as much as possible.

May I suggest you get training on some dinghies before you get aboard??? As it seems this is your first raggy; you will be thankful you did the training as dinghies will show you how to set the sails correctly. (Reward you with a dunking when you get it wrong)

You could ask me to come along???:D
 
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