Well we've done another Darwin-Dili Race, and did not do too shabbily. Managed an average of 7.5Kts DMG for the trip, finishing 4 hours behind...
Hi Peoples, The Darwin to Dili Rally entries are open again and to date there are 10 yachts on the books. Ive done it 3 times now, twice on a...
Random logs and containers, punch a hole in a mono vs multi. By far my biggest concern especially when sailing at night.
Hi Corley, Nah your not OT. My "aka stuff ups" was tongue in cheek. I'm actually looking forward to jury rigging some lines up to test this out!
Got a new Picture for my workshop wall. Got lucky and a friendly prior owner/builder of a Shockwave gave me an overview copy of a plan for the...
The MOD70 setup adds a whole new dimension to the sail setting opportunities (aka stuff ups ;-))
Thanks for the Ideas. Out to have a bit of a look atthe boat today and will see if the ORMA setup will work. Cheers Brett
Hi Peeps, I'm about to move a few blocks cleats etc on the deck of my 37' Shockwave, and the existing tracks are too far out, largely to...
:-) My 3 mtr blowmoulded PVC dinghy would have to be heaviest lump that has ever been invented.. I would double the weight of "Mai Tai" in an...
Shockwave37 Article from 1977!! Thanks to Bella, whose dad build Skua here is an article from 1977.... (same year my LX Torana was built.......
Thanks Phil. Good Looking boat. Also had a look at your tour in another Vid :-) I can make that nacelle arrangement work, so thanks for the...
Hi Fellas, Dealing with a central pod at the moment in post 29 of this thread. Sea anchor The current situation I have is a nicely faired...
Hi James, Mai-Tai performed as hoped. Didn't break anything important, but really learned alot about the boat. Adjustments include:...
Darwin - Dili, safe return and fun all round. Hello Fellas, Mai Tai managed the return Darwin to Dili in a credible second, sandwiched between...
Hi James et al Mai Tai is sitting in the "Mangrove Yard" (more commonly known as Manta....... but I call it Midgie haven), and getting a few...
Hi Bella, Please send links :-). Got Mai Tai back out on the hard, and playing over the wet. Getting ready for another season of fun come...
Hi Landlubber, While not what I was after, a really good bit of information to store in the memory banks, its something Ive needed to know in the...
Hi Bruce and Samnz, Your coments are what i was after. Ill run up the front next time in in smooth water and look "along" the beam. and adjust...
G'Day Bruce, Yup you got it in 1. I replaced the forebeam and removed/inspected the others. The crane driver gave me a sub 2000kg weight which...
Hello Fellas, Replaced the front beam in my cat, and it seems to be functioning as expected, and had it out in a few blows (35kts+ and 5 mtr...
