Lakesailor
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Someone one the Foxcub forum actually owned up to having done this.
Perhaps it's easier to antifoul like that.
Perhaps it's easier to antifoul like that.
Ooops
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Twister_Ken
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So that's why I found a rudder, while strolling through the woods.
BlueSkyNick
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at least the rain won't collect in the cockpit.
ValleyForge
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Wonderful invention, the self draining cockpit....
jimi
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Forth Wind looks a trifle neglected. Is it yours. If so a bit more time sailing rather than posting is called for
Lakesailor
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As you will know I don't keep my boat on a trailer and wouldn't risk having a boat with "Wind" in the name.
Plenty of this going on.
Plenty of this going on.
MacW
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Forth Wind has been lying around Port Edgar for years in that state. Somebody must be paying the fees................
Pete
Pete
Mirelle
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Miaow!
Had a good lunch, did we?
Had a good lunch, did we?
jhr
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Ah; the rare Foxcub "Planing Hull" model.................
bbilly
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It's the rare sit up and beg model.
Sans Bateau
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So a Volvo Penta 2003 isnt a standard fit in a Fox Cub then?
Signed Out
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That 4th Wind looks interesting. Is it an Aztec (?) Cat? I always sit up and wonder when I see an apparently abandoned boat, and micro multis are fun things.
BlueChip
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Used to do that with a SeaWych to get her on the trailer from the hard.
With 2 big or 3 small people hanging on the bow to tilt her forward, we placed 12" blocks under the aft end of the keels. Then the 3 moved to the transom and tilted her right back as in the photo.
Then we would push the trailer with greased runners under the bilge keels as in the photo and chock the wheels. The 3 then moved to the bow and while standing on the trailer pulled it down until boat and trailer were level, then with a bit of a push and a wiggle we would slide the keels along the trailer channels until it was balanced.
Did it a few times, sounds worse that it was in practise.
With 2 big or 3 small people hanging on the bow to tilt her forward, we placed 12" blocks under the aft end of the keels. Then the 3 moved to the transom and tilted her right back as in the photo.
Then we would push the trailer with greased runners under the bilge keels as in the photo and chock the wheels. The 3 then moved to the bow and while standing on the trailer pulled it down until boat and trailer were level, then with a bit of a push and a wiggle we would slide the keels along the trailer channels until it was balanced.
Did it a few times, sounds worse that it was in practise.
aitchw
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Still not rigged the Cunningham then, Phil? /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Lakesailor
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I've got it all ready in my bucket that I take out to the boat. Just have to shackle it on to the mast step and it's up and running.
Lakesailor
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All Foxcubs are planing hulls /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
jimi
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could do with hardening up the luff on both sails
Lakesailor
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Ah. Jimi. I've explained this before. It is operator error, but I have excuses.
The main was hoisted when the mainsheet was taut, so I didn't get the headplate high enough and I've pulled the gooseneck down as far as it will go.
(Besides, when I hauled it up to my satisfaction, the sailmaker said it was too tight.)
The foresail is a bit worn so it bellies between the hanks when the wind blows hard.
As the wind picked up and I was alone, I settled for what I had. I can't abide luffing up to make adjustments.
<u>That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it.</u> Anyway it was Boxing Day and I was just doing what came naturally.
(I have now made a cunningham so I'll be able to adjust the main easily.)
Ermm, But yes, you're right. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
The main was hoisted when the mainsheet was taut, so I didn't get the headplate high enough and I've pulled the gooseneck down as far as it will go.
(Besides, when I hauled it up to my satisfaction, the sailmaker said it was too tight.)
The foresail is a bit worn so it bellies between the hanks when the wind blows hard.
As the wind picked up and I was alone, I settled for what I had. I can't abide luffing up to make adjustments.
<u>That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it.</u> Anyway it was Boxing Day and I was just doing what came naturally.
(I have now made a cunningham so I'll be able to adjust the main easily.)
Ermm, But yes, you're right. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
Thistle
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Maybe now Mrs T won't grumble when I put the pit-prop under the skeg when the boat's on her trailer!