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Post by andy hunter on May 29, 2011 8:04:28 GMT
Hello, I've just taken possession of BM 601 Penny Plain, and I thought I'd introduce myself. I can't wait to get it out on the water, but I don't think today's the day; I'd get blown off the river and into the field. I've never sailed a British Moth before, so I'll wait for a calmer day to start (falling in). If anyone has any tips for the first time out I'd welcome them.
Quick question - I've read the posts about the dogleg centreboard, but one thing still eludes me. Mine (a dogleg) looks like it has to be used virtually as a daggerboard rather than a pivoting centreboard. Is that right, or am I missing something?
Andy
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Post by tonym on May 29, 2011 9:08:00 GMT
Andy, when I built Penny Plain I had an aluminium frame going down inside the centreboard case which had the c/b bolt in the prescribed position. Unfortunately this frame had gone missing while the boat was stored in my parents' garage, so you need to check what arrangement the most recent owner had. The reason I had a dog-leg centreboard was to counteract the weather helm that came from using a very bendy mast (fashionable in those days!), but I don't know how it works out with the new sail shape. Tony
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Post by pegasus on May 29, 2011 14:07:17 GMT
Welcome to the world of British Moths. A great boat with a very friendly crowd who sail them
Wait till there is less wind than today!
Seriously be wary that going down wind BM's like to nose dive. Follow the information on the Forum about advice. There is alot of good stuff there.
There is a training day at Frampton next week, if you can get there and see the experts like Roger Witts (current national champion). Details are on the Forum.
Simon
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Post by andy hunter on Jun 3, 2011 19:07:49 GMT
Thanks for the advice Simon. I'll watch the nose.
Tony, I'm amazed and delighted the builder of the boat should pop up in a forum just like that. You did a lovely job with her. Where did you get the inspiration for the cockpit, and are there any similar sister boats out there?
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Post by tonym on Jun 9, 2011 12:08:06 GMT
Andy, my previous boat (357, Tupny, now deceased) had short bow and stern tanks and hence a large open cockpit. At the '67 and '68 championships in strong winds on open water this gathered a lot of water, which I wanted to avoid in the new boat. Having sailed a number of other moths I knew I didn't want a full self drainer (too uncomfortable - knees under the chin syndrome) and I didn't want side tanks (too little footroom) so I went for full depth in my normal sailing position and sub-decks in the rest of the cockpit. I had intended to finish off the top of the centreboard case rather like a Solo, to be more comfortable to sit on, but never got round to it. I am not aware of anyone else going for a similar layout - it certainly wasn't simple to build. Tony
Incidentally, I sailed her bow under a few times, and she always popped out backwards, the way she'd gone in
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Post by andy hunter on Jun 13, 2011 20:25:54 GMT
It doesn't look like it was simple, but it does look elegant. Maybe I'll finish off the centreboard case when I get the time.
Did you use a flap of something over the drain in the transom to stop water coming in or was careful balance and forward momentum enough?
I haven't taken it out yet, between bad weather and having flu, but I'm hoping to get out this week. Very much looking forward to it.
Andy
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