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Post by Trina on Apr 11, 2021 20:43:40 GMT
I have now added a Drascombe to the fleet. I think they look great. Oooh,that looks swish !😁
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Post by paulhd on Apr 11, 2021 20:46:33 GMT
I think so too. They look amazing when the three sails are up. I did have a bit of an issue today. The trailer is great to tow but when I had to reverse today a few meters my clutch started to give off that bad smell. The trailer is meant to be the type that you don't have to flip a lever for it to be reversed it is meant to do it automatically. It does roll back but it must be giving some resistance. When I un hitched it from the trailer it is very easy to push by hand. My van is auto so not sure if that is the problem.
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Post by patty on Apr 12, 2021 7:01:43 GMT
I have now added a Drascombe to the fleet. I think they look great. Thats lovely
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2021 7:15:10 GMT
Drascombes are very cool. They can take a lot of weather. The local Sea-Scout troop have two. I'm told they capsized it once and it took two ribs to right it!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2021 7:20:02 GMT
One of those bereft of rigging would make a nice electric launch.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2021 7:21:30 GMT
One of those bereft of rigging would make a nice electric launch. Shut it
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Post by paulhd on Apr 12, 2021 11:41:10 GMT
One of those bereft of rigging would make a nice electric launch. A few owners have already done that, with the rigging.
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Post by JohnV on Apr 12, 2021 12:42:42 GMT
One of those bereft of rigging would make a nice electric launch. A few owners have already done that, with the rigging. Ah well, I can understand that, it prevents a lot of the tut tutting if they don't notice it's motorsailing
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2021 12:45:07 GMT
It's quite technical to do it proper stealthy though. Most people would just clamp a minn Kota or whatever on the back which is a bit blatant.
I was thinking proper pod motor on bottom of boat and steer with rudder.
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Post by IainS on Apr 12, 2021 13:54:57 GMT
(snip) I did have a bit of an issue today. The trailer is great to tow but when I had to reverse today a few meters my clutch started to give off that bad smell. The trailer is meant to be the type that you don't have to flip a lever for it to be reversed it is meant to do it automatically. It does roll back but it must be giving some resistance. When I un hitched it from the trailer it is very easy to push by hand. My van is auto so not sure if that is the problem. Auto , clutch? Would be well worth having a look at the brakes on the trailer. They should release as soon as the trailer starts to move backwards, and can release if a trailer or caravan is parked facing up a slope with the handbrake on. Congratulations on the boat; looks well cared for.
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Post by thebfg on Apr 12, 2021 15:36:08 GMT
It is, I wonder if Paul fancies the solent.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2021 17:59:41 GMT
It's quite technical to do it proper stealthy though. Most people would just clamp a minn Kota or whatever on the back which is a bit blatant. I was thinking proper pod motor on bottom of boat and steer with rudder. The Drascombes have a well to accommodate an outboard built into the design - entirely inboard so it doesn't detract from the very lovely lines.
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Post by paulhd on Apr 12, 2021 18:05:26 GMT
It is, I wonder if Paul fancies the solent. When I have worked out how to sail I will.
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Post by paulhd on Apr 12, 2021 18:10:55 GMT
It's quite technical to do it proper stealthy though. Most people would just clamp a minn Kota or whatever on the back which is a bit blatant. I was thinking proper pod motor on bottom of boat and steer with rudder. The Drascombes have a well to accommodate an outboard built into the design - entirely inboard so it doesn't detract from the very lovely lines. That is one of the things I like about the design. You can just about see the well in this pic.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2021 18:23:29 GMT
It looks very nice. I also like the retractable heavy lead/iron centreboard. A cool boat. But I'm not jealous. No, not a bit.
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