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bjoris 
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 Topic: Br00tus with his 350 is going for the atlantic!Posted: 27 December 2008 at 13:29 |
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I find it very interesting and impressive to follow Simon (Br00tus) on his blogg: http://yachtdoris.blogspot.com. There is lots of updates and he writes very good too...! He left from England in August and now just left Cap Verdes, alone, heading for the Caribeean, St Lucia, Rodney Bay, the same place as the other ARC boats had its landfall. Well, it looks the weather forcast could have been better but I am sure the 350 will bring him safely across.
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Peter-Blake
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Posted: 27 December 2008 at 15:33 |
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i am follwing his path since some time too.
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bjoris
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Posted: 15 January 2009 at 18:56 |
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Congratulations with the crossing Br00tus, I must admit I was a bit worried about your rig out there, it is not supposed to make sounds and move as much as yours, if I understands your very interesting reading! Offcours a rig like the on the 350 has to be able to flex a bit so it might also be okey, I must admit it is a bit frightning when you can se the mast moving.... You should maybe get a rigger too ensure the tenion, it is not easy to do yourself, without any instruments...
Just a thought, the intermediate is supposed to have less tenion compared the two others, but maybe it is safer to also tenion this quite hard, on a journey like yours when there will be times you naturly would not be able to have the right sails and handeling of the rigg... Less tenion on the intermediate are recomended for the possibility to trim the rigg better, but I would have gone for safety first on the rigg ... Edited by bjoris - 15 January 2009 at 19:03 |
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Br00tus
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Posted: 19 January 2009 at 14:59 |
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Hi all ... I am just now catching up with forums and emails etc. So sorry for the late reply. DORIS got me safely across and I am still alive and well in St. Lucia. The rig was fine, there is some 'flex' but thats normal for a fractional with swept spreaders etc such as on the 350. Its just scary when you look up from the heads window and see the 'pumping' movement. I tensioned the rig myself in Cape Verdes before crossing and I am very glad I did! In order of tension I made the Caps tight (1 complete turn), The lowers tight, but looser than the caps (1/2 turn) and the intermediates I left alone. I had previously put 1/2 a turn on the lowers a few months back. All the above are the only changes made to the rig tension from new. When sailing in a good wind with some heel you can just see the intermediates start to slacken slightly. I could probably go a little tighter for safety on everything, but I think I have done a reasonable job considering I didnt have any rigging tools at the time.
The noise I heard enroute was 'play' in the vang bracket which needs some washers to take up play, so nothing to worry about.
Also, its very confusing when you talk to rigging 'specialists', I spoke to a few who were around for the ARC and they gave completely different advice. I finally made adjustments based on reading the Selden Rig Tuning guide online.
It is quite scary to see the lowers go loose when you 'hove to' in a storm. I used the main on its own (3rd reef) pinned in with the wheel to weather in a F8 squall and she sits lovely about 30-40 degrees off the wind. You can do the same on a scrap of jib at about 40-50 degrees off the wind, a very useful ability in a boat I think. In fact I have more confidence in 'hoving to' on Doris using a single sail than traditionaly using both sails as she sometimes tacks herself!
The only critisism I have is the fact that she is so 'Corky' and gets thrown around quite a lot off steep waves but thats to be expected for such a light boat not being manually helmed (Hydrovane only as I have no electric autopilot).
Also, swept spreaders are not the ideal configuration for down wind sailing and I am very glad I had wear patches fitted to the mainsail.
Lastly, anyone considering a similar trip should think closely about the internal fixings and the lack of fiddles on tables and cupboards can make life a nightmare on a longer trip. I have made some additions to the cupboards as I couldn't stand another day at sea wrestling with cups and plates.
In conclusion, the 350 is not a 'traditional' choice of boat for such a long trip, but more than capable and I have no worries in the ability of the boat to get me anywhere in the world. Although, obviously more comfort might be found on a heavier displacement vessel.
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Gregor
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Posted: 19 January 2009 at 18:13 |
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Congratulation Br00tus, I'm impressed of what you did. I say we put our hands together for you here at the forum
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Peter-Blake
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Posted: 19 January 2009 at 18:42 |
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Brootus, you did it, great job |
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Br00tus
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Posted: 20 January 2009 at 00:24 |
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Many thanks for the kind words guys ...
I am currently working my way through the resultant repairs and alterations and will post the details shortly.
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Gran Onada
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Posted: 20 January 2009 at 14:14 |
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Major congratulations Br00tus.
Getting across the Atlantic is one of my dreams, I am also happy to see the 350 is capable.
Will keep looking at your blog for further impressions.
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Rubato
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Posted: 20 January 2009 at 18:57 |
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Excellent Br00tus. That is a great accomplishment. Now I'm very jealous - St. Lucia is a gorgeous island, could use some of that hot sunny weather right now!
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