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Comment on Farr Funday 18th April by ARTHS1

ARTHS1 — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:30:45 +0000

Hi from a Forum post.
The Farr Fun day has been moved a day early now the 17th April at Lake Hood 12noon BBQ, novety race around 2pm.

Boat crewing positions available so come along and get to know some other Farr owners.

Comment on Keel Lockdown by MCEWB2

MCEWB2 — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:48:06 +0000

I am wondering about the term we are using here “dropping the whole keel plate”. When I posted yesterday that we “dropped the centreplate” I meant we let it down to the vertical with the winch as normal. Then, because we were able, we pushed the plate forard to expose the cord hole. We did not have to remove the keel or even touch the lynch bolt.

Comment on Rebuilding the Trailer by MCEWB2

MCEWB2 — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 09:09:50 +0000

Our Farr 5 trailer, presumably the original and 30 years old, had rust on the front and rear shallow V’s on the spine. It passed a warrant OK but we took it in for the rust to be sandblasted off those joints and painted. Were in for a shock. They almost fell apart under the engineers hammer. He cut them out and welded in new box sections. This time holes were drilled to release any water from that area. Cost $196 + GST.

Bill McEwan, Blenheim

Comment on Keel Lockdown by MCEWB2

MCEWB2 — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:44:26 +0000

We had our Farr 5 on a hoist at a local garage for a morning while the trailer was being repaired. We dropped the centreplate and then took it forward of the vertical to expose the hole taking the knot at the end of the lockdown rope. The garage owner charged us $50 for arranging the trailer repair and use of the hoist – as well as doing some problem solving with us. We could not have replaced the rope without dropping the plate. Bill McEwan, Blenheim.

Comment on Tuning Trailer Yachts Part 6 by BUCKM2

BUCKM2 — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:15:58 +0000

I found the section on depowering really useful and look forward to perfecting my techniques. The aspect of sailing that makes novices most uncomfortable is the angle of heel, particularly as the wind gets up. Avoiding frightening the crew (my long suffering partner!) is a priority on my boat!

Comment on Keel Lockdown by farr6000

farr6000 — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:10:20 +0000

I cant see anyway of getting at it without removing the keel first

Comment on An Overhaul of Farr Beyond – Part 5 by farr6000

farr6000 — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:54:57 +0000

One thought when replacing the keel wire: Ensure the shackle attaching the keel wire to the plate has no protruding lugs, ie dont use the sort that can be opened with a shackle key.

Better to use one that uses a slotted screw so that it ends up flush with the sides of the shackle on both sides. The reason is that if you hit something and the keel retracts in a hurry anything protruding may grind a hole or groove in the inside of the keel case. This can even happen in normal use. (reported by two owners over the years)

Comment on Keel Lockdown by BUCKM2

BUCKM2 — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:41:27 +0000

Is there a way to replace the lockdown rope without dropping the whole keel plate?

Comment on New Website by Rob & Colleen Elwood

Rob & Colleen Elwood — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:19:31 +0000

Great website. Congratulations to all involved in setting it up.
RFE.

Comment on Farr Trailer Yacht Lyttelton Cruise by ARTHS1

ARTHS1 — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:03:11 +0000

Hi,
Due to a foreast southwest change of 30kts gusting 40kts this afternoon I am cancelling the event today on Lyttelton Harbour.
Regards,
Matt