Comments for farrtraileryachts.org

Comment on New Website by farr6000

farr6000 — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:53:14 +0000

Thanks Barry. Dont forget we are an Aussie Farr site as well! We have lots of Australian members.
Cheers
John

Comment on New Website by JACOBB2

JACOBB2 — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:10:54 +0000

This a fantastic web site ! Have any members compared it with any of the Aussie Farr Assoc sites?
Only Rolls Royce Cars U K have an equal standard in web site design ! [ just my opinion ].
Congratulations and well done to all concerned.
Bary Jacobsen.

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

Comment on Farr Trailer Yacht Lyttelton Cruise by JOHND2

JOHND2 — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:08:35 +0000

Thanks Matt
Sorry your hard work organising this has been beaten by the weather.
It’s a bit far to come for us from Amberley to find it’s not suitable.
Better luck next time!!!!
Cheers Derek Johns

Comment on Farr Trailer Yacht Lyttelton Cruise by ARTHS1

ARTHS1 — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:24:09 +0000

Hi. The forecast for Chch Marine is not flash for tomorrow afternoon (4 Jan). From Metservice “Tomorrow: Southwest 15 knots, rising to westerly 20 knots in the morning. Changing southerly 30 knots gusting 40 knots in the afternoon, then easing to 15 knots at night. …”
My intention is to check forecast in the morning and go to Lyttelton anyway but I might end up having a coffee in Lyttelton and heading home.
Regards,
Matt Arthur.