Who uses the traveller to Stb or centralised anyway! Hey after all the washboards go to the cockpit floor for unobstructed crew and wave access so why have anything else in the way.
Looks like the traveller car rail can slide off to the port side for storage ,, well thought of if that's the case.
Select to expand quoteJolene said..
Looks like the traveller car rail can slide off to the port side for storage ,, well thought of if that's the case.
Well spotted although it looks like it would restrict the total width a bit. Never seen such a setup before. Would want to make damn sure it was locked while in use. Probably couldn't use the system on any larger or more modern beamy yacht.
Still not a fan of the washboards coming down so low although I guess you could leave the bottom one permanently in while sailing which would kind of defeat the purpose anyway.
You're right on the Raven the traveller slides to port when not in use. I have been told there are Ravens in the NZ charter fleet. This is a positive for Charters, I don't mind the idea also as the Raven has a very short cockpit.
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/spray-36/301065
looks like good value
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yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/spray-36/301065
looks like good value
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/duncanson-37-centre-cockpit/302821
Could do a lot with the $50,000 + spare change
Select to expand quote0llie said..cammd said..
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/spray-36/301065
looks like good value
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/duncanson-37-centre-cockpit/302821
Could do a lot with the $50,000 + spare change
and still have a heap of problems
So what's going on with the main sail on this Tophat? Did someone mount a headsail furler behind the mast?
Cheap enough if the diesel and rig is any good.
www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/353880770386764/?mibextid=dXMIcH
Some sort of vertical roller furling.
No photo of it unfurled, though.
No anti-UV cover by the look of it,
Wonder how it goes.
Gary
Select to expand quotejulesmoto said..
So what's going on with the main sail on this Tophat? Did someone mount a headsail furler behind the mast?
Cheap enough if the diesel and rig is any good.
www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/353880770386764/?mibextid=dXMIcH
I have seen a yacht set up with this system he used a standard furler and had the main recut , I didn't think much of it until we got hit with a gale on a passage and he was furled in seconds .
Strange that someone would go to the trouble on an old and small yacht where sail handling is already fairly easy.
Still can't see where the actual furler drum might be. One would have thought that unless it was a very expensive bespoke screw system worth more than the boat the drum should be visible above the gooseneck which would also waste a fair bit of sail area between the boom and the tack.
Not in evidence in this picture where the standard headsail furler is visible and useful for scale(although rather high of the deck).
In the first 2 pics it looks like in mast furling. Then there are some pics with the sail lashed around the mast. So I would say in mast furling is jammed and the sail has been lashed to the mast.
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In the first 2 pics it looks like in mast furling. Then there are some pics with the sail lashed around the mast. So I would say in mast furling is jammed and the sail has been lashed to the mast.
Agreed but still an expensive and unnecessary system for a Tophat.
Are the fore and aft lowers a give away or do they normally have these?
Select to expand quotejulesmoto said..tarquin1 said..
In the first 2 pics it looks like in mast furling. Then there are some pics with the sail lashed around the mast. So I would say in mast furling is jammed and the sail has been lashed to the mast.
Agreed but still an expensive and unnecessary system for a Tophat.
Are the fore and aft lowers a give away or do they normally have these?
Yes all yachts of that era with in-line spreaders (straight our laterally) had either fore and aft lowers (ie both) or just aft lowers and inner stay (not far fwd of the mast step) to stop the mast pumping fore and aft in a seaway. The inner stay was a pain when tacking. Hence aft swept spreaders were devised with main shrouds and lower diagonals to the same chainplates and no aft or fwd lowers or inner stay needed. On a world cruise I would prefer a belts and braces aft and fwd lower stay set up.
Absolutely Lovely Gilcraft 27,on the Gippsland Lakes ,with Websters at Paynesville . Seldom seen,and based back to Couta Boat .so has lovely lines . Was one on the reef,in N Queensland - Ideal !!
Mason
Thoughts on this as a good Tassie cruiser?
It has a Lister diesel?
yachthub.com/list/boats-for-sale/used/power-boats/adams-36/304326
These boats have always been well respected as a motor sailer. I have seen a few where the lines have been expanded out to 40-42 feet.
I believe they sail reasonably well but for the size and displacement I would require at least a 50 hp engine, say a 2500 cc six cylinder would be about right.
Maybe compare this one with the other.
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/adams-traditional-36/303285
Select to expand quotecisco said..
These boats have always been well respected as a motor sailer. I have seen a few where the lines have been expanded out to 40-42 feet.
I believe they sail reasonably well but for the size and displacement I would require at least a 50 hp engine, say a 2500 cc six cylinder would be about right.
Maybe compare this one with the other.
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/adams-traditional-36/303285
Thanks Cisco 
Select to expand quotetarquin1 said..
In the first 2 pics it looks like in mast furling. Then there are some pics with the sail lashed around the mast. So I would say in mast furling is jammed and the sail has been lashed to the mast.
I think it is just an alternative to tying the sail onto the boom. Would not be easy to unfurl at sea, and having no cover would shorten the life. Probably no battens either. Bodgey...
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Thoughts on this as a good Tassie cruiser?
It has a Lister diesel?
yachthub.com/list/boats-for-sale/used/power-boats/adams-36/304326
It's steel so I guess it depends upon whether you have any objection to continuously painting.
As a sailor all I see is windage but obviously it is billed as a motor sailer so you know you will probably be motoring unless there is quite a decent breeze and even then you probably won't be pointing very high. Could be wrong however as at least it is designed by Joe Adams.
I think you would need to take a decent sail and more importantly motor in it to make sure you can stand the noise and vibration of the motor with the existing engine mounts and insulation.
Select to expand quotejulesmoto said..Woohoo said..
Thoughts on this as a good Tassie cruiser?
It has a Lister diesel?
yachthub.com/list/boats-for-sale/used/power-boats/adams-36/304326
It's steel so I guess it depends upon whether you have any objection to continuously painting.
As a sailor all I see is windage but obviously it is billed as a motor sailer so you know you will probably be motoring unless there is quite a decent breeze and even then you probably won't be pointing very high. Could be wrong however as at least it is designed by Joe Adams.
I think you would need to take a decent sail and more importantly motor in it to make sure you can stand the noise and vibration of the motor with the existing engine mounts and insulation.
Thanks
Select to expand quotecisco said..
These boats have always been well respected as a motor sailer. I have seen a few where the lines have been expanded out to 40-42 feet.
I believe they sail reasonably well but for the size and displacement I would require at least a 50 hp engine, say a 2500 cc six cylinder would be about right.
Maybe compare this one with the other.
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/adams-traditional-36/303285
I've been MIA for a while but on returning I see as always with Cisco, a knowlegeable and useful option/bit of advice, keep on keeping on, have a great festive season to you and your family...and all others on the forum reading this.
This one looks good. Needs some work but does not look to be overly much.
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/clansman-30-with-environmentally-friendly-mooring/304970
Oldy but a good one. yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/sparkman-stephens-34-eastern-morning/303154
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Oldy but a good one. yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/sparkman-stephens-34-eastern-morning/303154
I raced against her lots.. A lovely boat built early seventies.
Originally owned by Alan Collins dec'd of Brighton Yacht Club and ORCV.
Competed in multiple WestCoasters and SH and won 84 WestCoaster and placed multiple times. . She was always kept in top condition by Alan.
From the 1982 Start list Westcoaster. I came in 2.5 hrs.ahead (Cole35) but she jumped me on handicap . Oh well .
G'day here's one that quite a few of you know and have had some involvement with:
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/lotus-9-2-30-footer/305069
Select to expand quoteKay1982 said..
G'day here's one that quite a few of you know and have had some involvement with:
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/lotus-9-2-30-footer/305069
I can certainly vouch for Apache. I am the previous owner. With the upgrades Karl has done she is worth about $10,000 more than he is asking and she is certainly ready to go sailing. She is fast for a 30 footer and will give you 9 knots off the breeze. I am tempted but my arthiritus says no.
Select to expand quotecisco said..Kay1982 said..
G'day here's one that quite a few of you know and have had some involvement with:
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/lotus-9-2-30-footer/305069
I can certainly vouch for Apache. I am the previous owner. With the upgrades Karl has done she is worth about $10,000 more than he is asking and she is certainly ready to go sailing. She is fast for a 30 footer and will give you 9 knots off the breeze. I am tempted but my arthiritus says no.
Was the lotus designer as a coastal cruiser racer? The only reason I ask is that capsize screening value is listed at 2.21 which seems bit high for a offshore rated boat. I have seen no stability data on the lotus despite its reputation as a decent heavy weather offshore performer.
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Was the lotus designer as a coastal cruiser racer? The only reason I ask is that capsize screening value is listed at 2.21 which seems bit high for a offshore rated boat. I have seen no stability data on the lotus despite its reputation as a decent heavy weather offshore performer.
Allan Wright refused to design a yacht to any racing rule.
Read this thread from the past to find out what the Lotus stability is like.
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Sailing/General/The-Lotus-92-An-Amazing-Yacht?page=1
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Seems a good buy, hope to see more deals in 2024
