C17 open in France - launched
Re: C17 open in France
Nice!!! Jeff
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Getting there ! Can't finish today unfortunately, the wiring of the control handle is 1m too short, I have to wait a couple of days for an extension. But everything else is on.
Last edited by OlivierP on Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:19 am, edited 1 time in total.
Built C17 (app.php/gallery/album/262), GF14, Devlin Bella 16. Sails a 30ft Biloup 89 sailboat.
Re: C17 open in France
Looks more and more like a boat.
I have the name, awaiting the stickers...
I have the name, awaiting the stickers...
Last edited by OlivierP on Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:11 am, edited 2 times in total.
Built C17 (app.php/gallery/album/262), GF14, Devlin Bella 16. Sails a 30ft Biloup 89 sailboat.
Re: C17 open in France
Nice!! Jeff
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Re: C17 open in France
What an awesome build. Thanks for sharing. I bet she'll fly with that 50 on her!
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Thanks Cape Man, Jeff and Pee wee, much appreciated. I'm impatient to see how she handles at sea, we should find out pretty soon now.
Built C17 (app.php/gallery/album/262), GF14, Devlin Bella 16. Sails a 30ft Biloup 89 sailboat.
Re: C17 open in France
Back at home with motor and equipment mounted and tested.
I have applied 3 layers of non-slip paint on the sole. Now it has to dry before launch.
I have applied 3 layers of non-slip paint on the sole. Now it has to dry before launch.
Built C17 (app.php/gallery/album/262), GF14, Devlin Bella 16. Sails a 30ft Biloup 89 sailboat.
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Fingers crossed for the big day. Looking forward to seeing photos of her in the water!
Good luck!
Mick
Good luck!
Mick
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Re: C17 open in France
Launched !
The launch was very easy, single handed from the trailer and back.
She floats in hardly any water empty, the scuppers are way above the waterline, which is what I expected, I have raised the sole by 3.5 cm.
She handled perfectly at sea for this first hour of tests, felt very stable and confident and cut through waves quite well, not a drop of water in the cockpit so far. I like how she behaves at moderate speed (around 15kts) in wavy seas where she can handle whatever comes.
I have tested the top speed on flat water in an inlet, around 27kts with the 50 Yam, which is fine and more than I need, I either sail in the open sea with chop and waves so below 20kts, or in the Gulf of Morbihan where the speed limit is 10kts. Top speed was at 5800 rpm, which is just right, so the stock prop pitch is ok by chance.
I just need to install the keel shield and the bimini, and go fishing !
The launch was very easy, single handed from the trailer and back.
She floats in hardly any water empty, the scuppers are way above the waterline, which is what I expected, I have raised the sole by 3.5 cm.
She handled perfectly at sea for this first hour of tests, felt very stable and confident and cut through waves quite well, not a drop of water in the cockpit so far. I like how she behaves at moderate speed (around 15kts) in wavy seas where she can handle whatever comes.
I have tested the top speed on flat water in an inlet, around 27kts with the 50 Yam, which is fine and more than I need, I either sail in the open sea with chop and waves so below 20kts, or in the Gulf of Morbihan where the speed limit is 10kts. Top speed was at 5800 rpm, which is just right, so the stock prop pitch is ok by chance.
I just need to install the keel shield and the bimini, and go fishing !
Last edited by OlivierP on Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:03 am, edited 1 time in total.
Built C17 (app.php/gallery/album/262), GF14, Devlin Bella 16. Sails a 30ft Biloup 89 sailboat.
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