Saturday, April 25, 2009

Modifications & Ideas

Increased cabin sitting headroom:

Improved upwind performance with jib track on top of cabin. Note the second fairlead leading rope to inward facing cleat for sensible control ergonomics. The mast here looks to be stepped too far forward. Lee helm may result.


Interesting bow rail:

Impressively fabricated rail. Note boarding step on transom. Also a traveller mid cockpit to facilitate improved control of mainsail shape.

Extended cabin
Trim tabs to help get boat on plane


Clever mast step steering wheel attachment quickly converts sail boat/canoe to a motor boat.

Has been highly modified and is an excellent harbour racer for 2 to 3 adults, it has the following..

-60kg bulb centre board.

-Extended mast (27 ft high).

- 2 jibs one is half kevlar half dacron the other is dacron.

-Self tacking jib.

-2 kites, bow sprit and spiniker pole.



Nicely added backrest/freeboard. Clever hinged cabin doors.Cheap sun shelter fitted to Cherry cockpit.
Lots of Modifications: Motor well, Hinged cabin hatch, Kick-up rudder, Backrest/added freeboard, etc


Storing/transporting your mast off centre as shown is a very good idea as it allows you to easily access both cockpit and cabin in preparation and packing up without obstruction. The mast can still be stepped from the off centre rear support.

Monday, April 6, 2009

Interior Design Ideas?

Building a Cherry 16












Let me know of your experiences in building a Pelin Cherry 16.

Trailer repairs

For peace of mind i've just replaced the springs and axle (new & galvanised for under $200). I managed to do it with the boat on trailer without injury. It would have been much easier if I had dry launched it onto some old tyres, a mattress, or soft lawn first.