What reefs should I put in for 250mph gusts?

[Fr J Hackett]

In 200 knots of wind we would all be looking for a change of underwear rather than worrying about what reef to put in.

 

[westernman]

In 200 knots of wind we would all be looking for a change of underwear rather than worrying about what reef to put in.

In 200 knots of wind it is not even worth worrying about the state of any underwear.

 

[newtothis]

A former colleague worked on tankers. He said he'd seen welded deck fitting come off in those sorts of conditions. You won't need to worry about shortening your mast; the wind will take care of that for you.

 

[jac]

In 200 knots of wind it is not even worth worrying about the state of any underwear.

In 200 knots of wind, the wind will probably jet blast the underwear clean

 

[DownWest]

On rolling, Hammond Innes had his steel boat built in Holland (as one does..) then motored across to UK to have it fitted out and rigged. He said the rolling was extremely uncomfortable. No underwear was mentioned.

I believe the Mt, Washington recorded wind speed was when the gear was blown off the mast, the actual wind was higher.

 

[Poecheng]

Seriously 200knots must be terrifying as it woudl simply lift the surface of the sea off the water. You could not stand up in it a baot with a mast woudl be on its side and I can't imagine any anchors holding.

....and we're off.......

 

[zoidberg]

I think they are not so much poking fun at the Anderson 22 per se, but at the memory of one of its former champions on this forum.

It is related to a former forumite, Seajet, who was a valued and informative participant of the forum, who I for one miss on here, but who did take his enthusiasm for Anderson 22s (and some of his other views) to extremes at times. I think most on here would accept the Anderson 22 is a very good boat of its type, but Seajet couldn't accept that others might have different views, preferences or needs, and occasionally made implausible (and unnecessary) claims for its capabilities and performance.

"If Carlsberg - or Thunderbirds - had built a sailboat, it would have been an Anderson 22...."

I know the celebrated Seajet well. He doesn't suffer fools gladly - or at all.

 

[Stemar]

I only knew him from here, but I miss him

 

[zoidberg]

"What reefs should I put in for 250mph gusts?"

Didn't know one could reef a prayer mat....

 

[Kelpie]

"If Carlsberg - or Thunderbirds - had built a sailboat, it would have been an Anderson 22...."

I know the celebrated Seajet well. He doesn't suffer fools gladly - or at all.

Can you send our regards from the forum, hope he's well.

 

[Rum Run]

Can you send our regards from the forum, hope he's well.

I bought an Anderson 22 pretty much because of his hype on here, and the fact my previous boat was an Oliver Lee design too. Within the limits of my sailing I don't think I was miss-sold.
I hope he will pop up here again.

 

[Lightwave395]

Coming back to reality may your god be with you if you're anchored in the Scillies tonight:

 

[Stemar]

One of those nights where I'm very glad that the boats tucked up in the club compound and I'm safe at home.

 

[Wansworth]

On rolling, Hammond Innes had his steel boat built in Holland (as one does..) then motored across to UK to have it fitted out and rigged. He said the rolling was extremely uncomfortable. No underwear was mentioned.

I believe the Mt, Washington recorded wind speed was when the gear was blown off the mast, the actual wind was higher.

Launched my mashford four tonner…..had to wait a tide before stepping the mast,nearly fell off several times,extrodinary how much stability a mast weight adds