"Jim Young" Designs Website

Discussion in 'Boat Design' started by zakofrax, Oct 7, 2004.

  1. yachtyakka
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    yachtyakka Junior Member

    I suggest posting a "please help" on crew.org.nz. you might have some luck finding more owners/sailors with the same yachts.
     
  2. kiwifalcon
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    kiwifalcon New Member

    Gidday Philstar1, I too have a Jim Young 7.8 that I am restoring, am down in Blenheim. Am about 1/2 way through restoring the exterior, and the interior is complete.

    Unfortunately had a major disaster today, was trying to step the mast so I could start on the topsides when one of the shrouds caught on the edge of the cockpit, I stopped supporting the mast to sort it out while the Admiral had the weight on the pulley and about 10 seconds later the base of the mast blew it's rivets and seperated..... Was highly exciting. I felt ill. The mast base still looks ok on the roof and it looks like the rivets broke cleanly, so I should be able to repair it and try again.

    Would appreciate swapping details? Or do you know of other owners?

    Roger

     
  3. philstar1
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    Young 7.8

    Hi roger
    oh dear hopefully damage is not too bad.
    Drop me an email philandkatieclark@xtra.co.nz

    I've popped some photo's online to show what I've done to Melina.

    I'd be keen to see what you've been up to.
    cheers
     

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  4. dodgy
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    dodgy New Member

    water ballast how do i use it and empty it.

    phil it sounds a dumb question,how does the ballast work.i have a 7.8trailer sailer how do you empty once full. thanks dodgy,,
     
  5. tamas
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    tamas Junior Member

    Hi Dodgy,
    My first 6.0 had a bung forward of the centerboard that had to be un-screwed to fill and empty. It was a pain laying in the water to do it, especially in winter. So I made up a sliding valve that slid up and down along side the centerboard case. It was like an aluminum window on edge. But it was just ply with a rubber seal around it for maximum water tightness.

    Another way you could go is box out a section in the floor with a lid on it. Through the box you could have a hose and tap, the tap being accessible through the lid, that goes from the side of the keel case (under the water level) to the water compartment. Open the tap when you put the boat in the water from the trailer and close it when you sail, do the same when taking the boat out. I am sure there are other ways to do it without the need for a pump.
     
  6. jwboatdesigns
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    jwboatdesigns John Welsford

    Hows the old guy doing? I've not seen him for a couple of years, last time was at an assessment session for my pupils at Massey Uni School of Design, we had a good chat, I'm wondering if he's still drawing and getting the ideas down on paper.

    John Welsford
     
  7. yachtyakka
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    yachtyakka Junior Member

    Last time I saw his office, he had drawings of yachts all over the pool table. Last time I spoke with him, he told about a new sports boats design. :)
     
  8. jwboatdesigns
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    jwboatdesigns John Welsford

    Good, he had not seemed to be as well as he might have been. Nice to hear that he's still onto it.

    John Welsford
     
  9. Young Project
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    Young Project New Member

    Jim Young Designs Website

    We are currently working on the content for the www.jimyoung.co.nz website. Jim is writing his autobiography at present and will be releasing a number of designs online and in print.
    The current site is a temporary placeholder.
     
  10. bmw3457
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    Young catamaran design

    I am looking to buy plans for what is probably an old Young catamran design. Are you able to help me contact Jim Young?
     

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  11. tamas
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    tamas Junior Member

    Jim emailed me and this was his email address then
    annejim.y@xtra.co.nz
    hopefully you can get the plans you want direct from him.
    Cheers
     
  12. Young Project
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    Young Project New Member

    Catamarans

    Jim was discussing the catamaran on Sunday. I am sure he would love to hear about it and can definitely assist with plans.
     
  13. DelanoRarotonga
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    DelanoRarotonga New Member

    Vindex 40 - General arrangement plan

    I have a Vindex 40 (Jim Young) and am after the general arrangement plan or the shell expansion plan. I need the original thicknesses of the vessel so I can test if the current thickness is ok. Anyone can help?
     
  14. Young Project
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    Young Project New Member

    Will contact Jim and have him respond. The email has been posted in this forum. If you can post your email we will get back to you.
     

  15. tomasout
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    tomasout New Member

    Hi, I live in Portugal and I'm looking for a sailer-trailer so I can sail aroun with my wife and kids. This Young 6m looks pretty much what I'm looking for. What do I have to do to buy the plans?

    Thanks.
     
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