Buccaneer 24, Buccaneer 28 and now Buccaneer 33 plans are also now to be available.

Discussion in 'Multihulls' started by outside the box, Jan 21, 2015.

  1. Time2Tri
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    Time2Tri Junior Member

    Buccaneer 33

    bruceb,

    She look great! - Here is a picture of "soon to be mine" Sagras....Note outboard rudder - swing up style which I'm thrilled with. Outboard was also moved to the transom which helps maneuverability immeasurably according to the owner but the boat clearly is stern trim down. Previous location was along side with an access door from the cabin. I may relocate....but probably not this season. Swim ladder. Clearly close to the main hull would be my preference and I get your point about the transom esp in waves. I'll prob be hanging a crappy one over a ama or use the flop into the inflatable then transfer...but I'd like a quality ladder. Tell me more about speed..if its blowing 15-18 what will your boat do? Assuming reasonably flat water and reaching no spin. I'm told the mainsail isn't original and a bit short...Do you subscribe to a bridle method to anchor/moor?









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  2. bruceb
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    bruceb Senior Member

    "New" 33

    I like your outboard rudder, and since you will be sailing in "thin" water, it is a really good idea. Just make sure you have a way to hold it ALL the way down. I expect the transom mounted engine does help control. I have a side mount engine that I can link to the tiller which helps, but a crosswind can still overpower mine at low speeds.
    Powered up jib/main reaching will give you 12-15 kts without over pressing the Buc, but it will keep your attention. You definitely want to be able to release sheets if it starts to bury the lee float. The Buc's don't lift off and semi plane like a Corsair so the top speeds are lower, but the Buc's are very good upwind, are fast in light air and also seem to handle waves pretty well. Mine is very well balanced and only requires very light pressure on the tiller.
    I like a full size main on these boats, it helps keep them balanced and they can handle the power. If you have much wind/current where you anchor, a bridle helps keep the boat stable, but like many multis, they still will hunt around some.
    B
     
  3. Time2Tri
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    Time2Tri Junior Member

    12-15 is just perfect. I'd heard that when the float goes under it's time to reef! Good advice!

    I'm guessing I will have my shakedown on the delivery home. The current owner is planning to bring it boat a third of the way north and I'm hoping for a smooth transition!
     
  4. santacruz58
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    She looks very nice Time2tri. Looking forward to more pics and news on how she handles.
    nelson
     
  5. guzzis3
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    Hi,

    I've just skimmed back through the thread and was wondering if the bucc 28 plans ever became available ? I followed a link to facebook but it just showed my page ?

    I've got a set of 24 plans bought from OS7 but it's really a bit small...

    Are there any bucc 28 pages on the interweb with photos or specs ? how much does a 28 weigh ?
     
  6. Corley
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    Corley epoxy coated

    The restored plans are available through ezifold:

    http://www.ezifoldyachts.com/Plan-Sales.html

    Reuben's scanned plans are on his mediafire account:

    https://www.mediafire.com/folder/aaltgc3owsb1u//Buccaneer 28
     
  7. redreuben
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    redreuben redreuben

    There is a link to the plans in the Bucc 28 thread.
     
  8. guzzis3
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    Thank you very much. I had forgotten about the B28 thread. The B24 thread seemed to go on forever then this one popped up.
     
  9. outside the box

    outside the box Previous Member

    Thanks for the listing post Corley

    People who have purchased the 28' plans have also purchased the Privateer 8.5 beams plans also so one can only assume there should be some 28' Buccaneer being built somewhere in the future.

    Plans are not listed on the website but can be purchased by emailing me on admin@ezifoldyachts.com

    Jessica and the admin team at Ezifold Yachts LTD

     
  10. bruceb
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    An end of the season update on racing my 33 this summer. I keep finding ways to improve my speed/performance, but it has been a very good season, the old Buc has done very well. The old skipper is still learning.
    I purchased a couple of used but very good carbon jibs, used a "fair" full battened dacron main and at the end of the season found a decent heavy air spinnaker and spent all year experimenting to get the most out of the boat and sails. The 33, when optimized, has proved to be very good in all conditions up wind, probably the best on the lake including several good mono sport boats. Sheeting in very tight and pointing high has proved to be the best VMG. Downwind it is a little under rigged, but with my latest larger chute I seem to be at least equal to my competition. This year I raced with a 81 PHRF and I have been able to sail to it most of the time and ended the season with quite a few wins. We do some winter sailing here so I hope to do a few more races this year.
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  11. bruceb
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    Latest BIG downwind chute. Seems to work well, and pink is even better ;) .
    B bruce2-small.jpg
     
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  12. outside the box

    outside the box Previous Member

    JFWIW the owner of Ezifold has discontinued the distribution of the Buc 24 and Buc 28 plans. The pro bono work undertaken by JYD has finished.
    JYD will continue to distribute electronic email full size versions of the original plans as distributed by OS7 of the Buc 24 prior. We also have the associated upgrade beam, mast rudder and daggerboard plans and composite chainplates for both we designed as an upgrade from the collation of all the tried and tested mods made over the years.
    Contact can be made through their FB site or direct email from the site. Paper printed plans have become un viable to print and post/courier.
    Johnston Yacht Design https://www.facebook.com/Johnston-Yacht-Design-205932549962368/

    Jessica and Team Ezifold
     
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  13. dubbgs
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    Does anyone have an electronic copy of the original 24 plans they could share with me? I have no interest in modifications not made by Mr. Crowther himself.
     
  14. buzzman
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  15. Marmoset
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    how did the launch ever go, or not go Bruce? sorry I've been out of it for a while and have been curious! I was actually busy dropping dead in my front yard and dying, you know all that fun stuff! But long road of getting back to normal now.
     
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