ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
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Re: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
Jeff asked what many of us are thinking. Hope all is well with our Aussie tour guide.
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Re: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
I'll see what I can find out!
I'm reluctant to pry, but I've sent Michael an SMS and if I don't hear from him by tomorrow - I'll ring him.
Cheers
Lee
I'm reluctant to pry, but I've sent Michael an SMS and if I don't hear from him by tomorrow - I'll ring him.
Cheers
Lee
Re: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
Thank you Lee!!! Jeff
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Re: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
I am pleased to be able to report that Glossie and his 'Child bride' are both alive and well !
To quote him, "All good! I'm in serious hermit holiday mode"!
No doubt he is deeply moved by your collective concern!
To quote him, "All good! I'm in serious hermit holiday mode"!
No doubt he is deeply moved by your collective concern!
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Re: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
Great news! Thank you for this Lee.
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Re: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
Apologies gents for going off the air for the last little while. I’ve been grieving the failure of one of my fav pieces of kit on Great Sandy, and have retreated into deep holiday hermit mode accordingly.
Many thanks for your kind queries re my wellbeing given my uncharacteristic silence.
Great Sandy's self-pitching Bruntons Autoprop threw one of its blades; the local coastguard towed us back to Tin Can Bay Marina; we ordered a new 3 blade fixed propeller which had to be cast up and machined; and finally it was installed a couple of days ago.
The fist pic shows Great Sandy's Bruntons Autoprop before it threw a blade. Until then, each of the 3 blades rotated independently around a stub axle which is at right angles to the propeller shaft.
The second pic shows Great Sandy's Autoprop after it had thrown a blade. The stub axle ariund which a blade used to pivot is perpendicular.
The third and fourth pics show the Great Sandy's new fixed 3 blade 16 x 11 RH prop.
I've started what I hope will be a cordial process with Bruntons whereby I receive fairly discounted labour and replacement parts to restore the Autoprop.
Many thanks for your kind queries re my wellbeing given my uncharacteristic silence.
Great Sandy's self-pitching Bruntons Autoprop threw one of its blades; the local coastguard towed us back to Tin Can Bay Marina; we ordered a new 3 blade fixed propeller which had to be cast up and machined; and finally it was installed a couple of days ago.
The fist pic shows Great Sandy's Bruntons Autoprop before it threw a blade. Until then, each of the 3 blades rotated independently around a stub axle which is at right angles to the propeller shaft.
The second pic shows Great Sandy's Autoprop after it had thrown a blade. The stub axle ariund which a blade used to pivot is perpendicular.
The third and fourth pics show the Great Sandy's new fixed 3 blade 16 x 11 RH prop.
I've started what I hope will be a cordial process with Bruntons whereby I receive fairly discounted labour and replacement parts to restore the Autoprop.
Currently building Jacques Mertens ST21 "Skinnydip". Boating adventures: Splash testing and using 'Skinnydip, as a basis of further building refinement; Adams 44’ sailing sloop "Great Sandy" (cruising and maintaining); Iain Oughtred Feather Pram "Mini Dip" (building); Jacques Mertens R13 "Wood Duck" (built and due for maintenance).
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Re: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
That’s terrible. I’ve never heard of that type of failure with the feathering props. Are there any clues as to why it failed?
Will you and Mrs be getting back for more cruising this year?
I fully approve of holiday hermitage. My wife refers to me as “the grinch” in public. These days is less hatred of the holidays and more lack of interest in the stupidity of my fellow man. I actually volunteered to do the “illuminated boat parade” this year but she saw through the excuses to buy a new motor as the current one is still less than reliable. I would say that proves less grinch and more normal holiday behavior.
Will you and Mrs be getting back for more cruising this year?
I fully approve of holiday hermitage. My wife refers to me as “the grinch” in public. These days is less hatred of the holidays and more lack of interest in the stupidity of my fellow man. I actually volunteered to do the “illuminated boat parade” this year but she saw through the excuses to buy a new motor as the current one is still less than reliable. I would say that proves less grinch and more normal holiday behavior.
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Re: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
Sorry about the prop but needless to say we are all glad to hear from you.
Do I see a set of line cutters in front of the prop? If so what brand and how do you like them?
Do I see a set of line cutters in front of the prop? If so what brand and how do you like them?
Re: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
Oh GB, I feel your pain, so sorry to hear about your prop. I hope this will not stop the remaing part of your cruising schedule. You still have some time left in December, enjoy your selves.
Regards, Tom
Regards, Tom
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