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Br00tus 
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Joined: 09 October 2007 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 42 |
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 Posted: 17 October 2007 at 11:21 |
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Having done a test sail last weekend and spent a good number of hours discussing finer details - not to mention the last 10 months research! I am proud to announce I have just this morning signed a contract for a H350 Hull #44 for a December 07 slot - She will be Dark Grey with Light Grey waterline - Wo0ho0!
Expect a lot more posts from me! |
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bjoris
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Joined: 11 August 2007 Location: Norway Status: Offline Points: 281 |
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Posted: 17 October 2007 at 12:24 |
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Congratulations!
Nice to hear from others that has signed up for a 350. Ours is due in april, but that is our choise, it was possible with delivery this autum at that time, signed up 2. Sept.
When we signed up it was not possible to testsail, the boat beeing in Orust, Sweeden at Upna Varv. So I`d love to hear from your testsail... Any thing spesialy good or bad?
What other boats did you compare with? We had a closer look at, Delphia 33/37, Bavaria 34/38, Beneteau 343, Hanse 320, Dufour 325 and 365, Elan 343 Impression and Elan 340... I still think H350 is the best choise... Edited by bjoris - 17 October 2007 at 12:31 |
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r schupak
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Joined: 14 February 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 138 |
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Posted: 28 October 2007 at 12:59 |
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Brootus--I read your interests in long distance sailing--I am also setting up my vessel - a 2004 H341 - for long distance cruising. My intent is to do the Bermuda,Bahamas.Carribean thing from my Mamaroneck, New York base. We have already done 2 & 3 week coastal trips with forays out into the open Atlantic. We have always felt comfortable in the 341, & it seems like a very capable ocean cruiser,albeit we have not had it hundreds of miles offshore--yet. I suspect you will have no problems with the 350.(Incidently we are a family of 4) I could go on at great lengths about the preparations I'm doing but that would be too much right now for my 2 finger typing. Good luck & let us know how you are doing & what you are doing in terms of preparation Robert
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Br00tus
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Posted: 28 October 2007 at 21:15 |
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hi all ... bjoris - the only other contenders I had were the H370 (beyond my budget) and the dufour 365 Grand Large also a little expensive and not really suited to my needs. I am a little gutted to learn of the alternative H350 layout (see thread New layout - 2 cab) as this may suit my needs better than the standard layout I have signed a contract for - I will be calling Hanse tomorrow for more info.
Robert - In terms of preparation the major headaches I have ahead are Extra Fresh Water Storage (weight) and Supply (Water maker or not?). Electrical power generating solutions with deck space being limited for Solar Panels and limited stern space for wind generators and Wind Vane Steering. Supplies - Its tempting to throw everything in the unused aft port storage area - but this will likely affect the yachts balance and handling. The same applies for the bow as I have chosen 60m of 8mm chain with an 16Kg Delta as my main anchor - 100kg total - I'm hoping this will be ok. I will require storm sails and probably go for an asymetric furling sail to compliment the ST jib for light / downwind airs. I have still not decided on electronics and communications solutions or their placement. With only having had a test sail I am guessing I will have a much better idea after a few months sailing her in the UK. I would love to hear about your own preparations as I can use all the advise ppl have to offer - you can either PM me for my email or simply post here for others to benefit. I don't even have a name for her yet!.... |
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r schupak
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Posted: 28 October 2007 at 23:33 |
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Brootus--So far I've got 3 anchors--A 35 lb CQR & a Fortress FX23 both stowed with rope & chain in the anchor locker (CQR on the bow roller) & a Delta 22 stowed below. I also have a 22lb yachtsman kedge type anchor that I wll probably store in the stern.
I just changed my house batteries to Lifeline AGM 31's this year--expensive but worth it.
I will probably mount solar panels this coming year--I plan to build just a simple but strong support over the aft pushpit, just high enough to clear the backstay, but I'm still designing that one.
I went with a Raymarine ST 1 wheelpilot after much debate. A lot of people said the internal ones were better but almost as many said the wheel pilot was going to be more than adequete for my sized boat (The 341 is ~12,000 lbs & the wheelpilot is good for vessels to 18,000 lbs)
Ultimately I decided on the wheel pilot because access under the cockpit on the 341 is difficult & would have taken up too much space in the aft lazarette where I will desperately need space. The motor on the wheel pilot is so easy to replace--about 30 seconds at the most & I hope to carry several spares.
Sails are a never ending topic--on the 341 I decided to go with a 3rd DEEP !!! reef rather than try to use a trisail--somthing I learned while racing & found to work better than a tri. I have a short luffed 130 & a 155
for the light air here in Long Island Sound & hope to be able to get a cruising spinnaker this year.
Stay in touch Robert
 PS--We carry extra H2O on deck in 5 gallon containers--2 on each side--very convenient !! Edited by r schupak - 28 October 2007 at 23:35 |
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bjoris
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Posted: 31 October 2007 at 23:05 |
Did you change your layout? For your use I assume that you have advantage of having the WC in the back and also a large room for gears and stuff... I guess you can do with to cabins? Goodluck with your preparations. Looking forward to hear your experience with the 350!
PS! I guess you know that for the autopilot in the new Hanses, also the 350 the motor is very easy to reach so there is no need for a wheelpilot for that reason... Edited by bjoris - 31 October 2007 at 23:07 |
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gertha
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Posted: 01 November 2007 at 22:08 |
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Hello,
I am taking my 370 on ARC in a couple of weeks, we did the rally portugal this summer, at this moment in time I think the sails are very important, we have sailed nearly all the time when many larger and better know names failed to perform, maybe after the ARC I will say different; but we have tri radial from new on main and jib plus genoa, 2 spinnys and 2 storm, all the big boys have played and worth every penny.
Electricity is the other big problem for long ocean sails, hind sight says I should have spent £ 3- £ 5 K on built in small diesel genny, what I have is 3 large solar on deck plus engine and petrol genny for back up. Looks like we will be running engine 2 hours a day on atlantic .
Both sails and electrics can be improved with Hanse and worth every penny.
Simon
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Br00tus
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Posted: 13 August 2008 at 20:55 |
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Hi all ...
I thought it best that I close my original post with a note saying that since the initial plans of setting sail in my Hanse 350, I am now underway.
The dream has become a reality.
For those interested in either the boat or its whereabouts etc. here is my website: http://yachtdoris.blogspot.com/
Br00tus.
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Staui
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Posted: 14 August 2008 at 09:41 |
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The very best of luck. I am sure a lot of us will keep an eye on your progress on your website. Happy sailing!
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Peter-Blake
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Posted: 14 August 2008 at 11:15 |
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Good luck - i read on your blog that you started sailing end of 2007. And now this trip! My respect.
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