Duncan Heenan wrote:

If you're going long distance cruising single handed save some money
to get a seriously strong wind operated self steering (don't rely on
electric ones for that sort of use) - preferably with a separate
mini-rudder, and a good high output wind generator and some solar
panels too. And don't forget spares & manuals for them. They'll be
working all the time in all conditions and will allow you not to,
which is essential, because no-one can keep going for ever.

Yup, I think a vane is the way to go for crossing oceans short-handed. So it
would be good to get a boat that works with one -- some don't, while others will
hold a course for ages, all by themselves.

Matt O.

"Duncan Heenan" wrote in message ...

If you're going long distance cruising single handed save some money to get
a seriously strong wind operated self steering

Agree. I came across one of there for the first time this weekend.
Cracking bits of kit if you have the cash. As good as an extra crew
member [1] 90 per cent of the time.

(don't rely on electric ones
for that sort of use)

I don't think people do! ;-)


[1] One that doesn't take up space or bring kit or eat food.

Duncan Heenan wrote:


If you're going long distance cruising single handed save some money to
get a seriously strong wind operated self steering (don't rely on electric
ones for that sort of use) - preferably with a separate mini-rudder, and a
good high output wind generator and some solar panels too. And don't
forget spares & manuals for them. They'll be working all the time in all
conditions and will allow you not to, which is essential, because no-one
can keep going for ever.

I fitted a Monitor to J (a Nicholson 32) about 10 years ago amd I would not
be without it. It has steered her on all points of sailing up to gale
conditions far better than a electrical unit could (perhaps, except for the
most expensive ones), silently and without amps.

I very seldom don't use it when sailing, except when I want a bit of fun
steering.

Must have done about 10,000 miles using it and it has never needed any
attention.

"david" wrote in message
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other suggestions
morris - nice
mac - have not seen any


I'm a carpenter for Morris. The pride in workmanship is obvious throughout.
Good luck with your selection.
-Kevin-

had a client with a morris 45 (?)
believe he has done the newport-bermuda several times
a very nice boat.
gf

ps: keep up the good work (need any help up there in maine?)


"sportsfan" wrote in message
...
I'm a carpenter for Morris. The pride in workmanship is obvious
throughout.
Good luck with your selection.
-Kevin-

"gonefishiing" wrote in message
...
had a client with a morris 45 (?)
believe he has done the newport-bermuda several times
a very nice boat.
gf

ps: keep up the good work (need any help up there in maine?)

The 45 is traditionally a very light, fast design. All lightweight
materials. I know the boats, not the customers. Remember the name of the
boat?
Actually we could use some help. We've had great response to the new 36'
daysailor, a Sparkmans and Stevens design. Started the line last winter,
we've two in the water and another half dozen already sold. Also underway
are a 45, a 48, and just started a 42. Here's the website,
http://www.morrisyachts.com/
We've picked up a few craftsmen from Hinckley's. They're across the street
and the new owners have dropped the quality quite a bit to make more money?
Real craftmen have pride. Come on up, it's beautiful country.

Me, I have 1977 North American 23' ... not a Morris but it gets me on the
water.
My best,
-Kevin-

"sportsfan" wrote in message
...

"gonefishiing" wrote in message
...
had a client with a morris 45 (?)
believe he has done the newport-bermuda several times
a very nice boat.
gf

ps: keep up the good work (need any help up there in maine?)

The 45 is traditionally a very light, fast design. All lightweight
materials. I know the boats, not the customers. Remember the name of the
boat?
Actually we could use some help. We've had great response to the new 36'
daysailor, a Sparkmans and Stevens design. Started the line last winter,
we've two in the water and another half dozen already sold. Also underway
are a 45, a 48, and just started a 42. Here's the website,
http://www.morrisyachts.com/
We've picked up a few craftsmen from Hinckley's. They're across the
street
and the new owners have dropped the quality quite a bit to make more
money?
Real craftmen have pride. Come on up, it's beautiful country.

Me, I have 1977 North American 23' ... not a Morris but it gets me on the
water.
My best,
-Kevin-





............. Also underway are a 45, a 48, and just started a 42.

any of these s&s designs ? - they have produced lots of quality blue water
stuff over the years.
there are a couple of 39's for sale around i noticed - not bad

i looked at a miller 40 designed by bob miller / aka ben lexcen - not bad
either - maybe a little tender.
brewer 43 - 2 cabin, 2 heads, lots of gear - not bad

this would be ok -

yachtworld.com/core/listing/pl_boat_full_detail.jsp?slim=quick&boat_id=1279924 &units=Feet&currency=AUD&access=Public&listing_id= 74463&url=

those morris are nice

david

yep they are.
something to keep the future dream intact.
gf.

"david" wrote in message
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those morris are nice

david

"david" wrote in message
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............. Also underway are a 45, a 48, and just started a 42.

any of these s&s designs ? - they have produced lots of quality blue water
stuff over the years.
there are a couple of 39's for sale around i noticed - not bad

The only S&S design we're building is the new 36. It's getting such a good
reception that Morris is considering developing something a little larger
with S&S along the same lines as the 36. The 36 has no forward cabin, just
space utilized for storage. It could get a v berth but it would be small.
The main cabin is nice.
A larger design would have the forward cabin. The smallest Morris we build
is a 34, a real sweet boat with the forward and main cabins but nothing aft.


those morris are nice

david

And great fun to build. If you ever get to Maine, stop by and say hi.
-Kevin-