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4th January 2014, 07:56 AM #1Novice
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Decisions, decisions - help please with new sailboat choice.
Hello all. As a new member here I'm hoping to get some help deciding on a small sailboat design. I posted a thread on the boatbuilding forum here but thought this would be the better one for this question.
My needs are as follows:
- I would like something around 10-12ft which can handle conditions in the St Vincent gulf South Australia (average winds 10-15 knots often quite choppy).
- Space is limited for storage so must be able to be stored either on a standard trailer or demountable (nesting pram?) for storage in a garage.
- I'm not a rank novice but an easy to build low cost design is a preference.
- I don't need something super fast but not sluggish either, and comfortable to sail (I'm 58 so not too eager for extreme sailing and like to stay dry )
I love the Goat Island Skiff but it's a bit too big. Something similar in a 10-12ft size would be ideal. (Could the GIS be built in a 12' version?)
Your suggestions would be very much appreciated.
Cheers, Steve.
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6th January 2014, 07:55 PM #2
G'day Steve
I'm currently building the GIS which is certainly a bit bigger than I expected. Anyway Mik Storer is working on a 12 foot design which can be seen on his website the first prototype is currently in the water. Or you could look at B&B's Spindrift series of dinghies all stitch and glue 9 to 12ft some of which are nesting. Ross Lilistone and John Welsford also have some really nice designs (if a little more complex) as well. There's plenty of designs in that size range. All the aforementioned designers include very detailed build instructions and have a large online following/knowledge base to draw upon as well.
Anyway half the fun is window shopping.
Cheers
Dan
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8th January 2014, 04:56 PM #3Novice
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Hi Dan. Thanks for that. I've had a good look at the B&B Spindrift and have decided on the Spindrift 11, which is about ideal for my needs. Very nice boats these. I've taken the plunge and ordered the plans and have started checking out materials. I want something that sails well, can be used as a fishing boat and will take a small motor. The Spindrift seems well suited to all of these options.
Now comes the fun part...
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8th January 2014, 08:55 PM #4
The first cut is the hardest, one you've done that it's all a matter of momentum. Good luck, and make sure you post photos.
Dan
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24th March 2014, 10:00 PM #5Novice
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25th March 2014, 10:35 PM #6
It's looking good Steve.
Have you been keeping track of hours spent? I ask because there was a thread on here recently by someone wanting a design to build in 100 hours and I wonder if the Spindrift might be done in that time.Cheers, Bob the labrat
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25th March 2014, 10:52 PM #7Novice
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G'day Bob. Yes, I reckon the Spindrift is about a 100hr build, give or take a few hours. I would estimate I have put in about 80hrs so far, and I'm nearing the end of the build stage, then it's fairing and finishing.
We must get together when I'm ready to launch. Mustn't break tradition!
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24th May 2014, 08:01 PM #8Novice
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25th May 2014, 08:07 AM #9
Looks fantastic Steve.
Congratulations on achieving such a beautiful looking boat.
Cheers Dan
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25th May 2014, 10:56 AM #10
And this is what it looks like under way.
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Some short videos here:
http://s741.photobucket.com/user/rhu...94e5f.mp4.html
http://s741.photobucket.com/user/rhu...98d41.mp4.html
http://s741.photobucket.com/user/rhu...093b3.mp4.htmlCheers, Bob the labrat
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27th May 2014, 02:36 PM #11Senior Member
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Gee you've done a nice job there. Well done and congratulations on the launch!!!
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20th March 2015, 10:14 AM #12Novice
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update?
I agree, very nice looking boat, must have been sailing quite a bit now, any update? What's it like in a capsize situation? Why did you choose that particular sail configuration?
The reason I ask is that your initial criteria are nearly the same as mine except that I would be more interested in the nesting versions. This is because I could fit it in my van rather than have yet another trailer to register, store and maintain. Did you think about the N version.
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20th March 2015, 09:46 PM #13
Poppy,
I'm not sure how often Steve checks in here. If you want a quick response it may pay to send him a PM as these are sometimes linked to member's email.
Alternatively you could check his build log on the B and B forum where he uses the name SteveKos.
Here is a link to page 6. There are comments on his experience on pages 6 and 7. The last post on P7 includes comments on heavier weather performance.
http://messing-about.com/forums/topi...rift-11/page-6Cheers, Bob the labrat
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21st March 2015, 04:02 PM #14Novice
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Great, thanks for the tip.
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14th November 2015, 01:04 PM #15Novice
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Hello all. Been a while since I checked in here. I didn't get much time to sail in my new Spindrift before this spring, but after quite a few outings in various weather conditions I can give you my evaluation:
- this design is a true all-round sailing design. Excellent for learning to sail as she is very stable and forgiving in heavy weather, and responds to very light winds. I have only capsized once in a 25kt gust and that was because my tiller extension got caught in the corner of the transom as I tacked! She was righted easily though and was relatively easy to re-board even though she has a high profile.
- As a rowboat she is easy to row. You definitely need a cushion though if you are going to have to row for any distance!
- I purchased a 3.5hp Tohatsu outboard last summer, and that will take care of the 'no wind' syndrome common in our gulf waters on light-wind forecast days. (What is it about weather bureau wind forecasts!!). The outboard is an ideal size and shoves her along at a nice clip. She planes at about 7kts so getting to fishing spots is very quick on a nice still day. I have sailed with the motor mounted, and she still performs well, but you have to sit further forward to get a nice trim.
Now I have my sights set on a new boat build project. I will post another "Help Please" thread regarding that.
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