Building an Easy Sarah and need input

[beav222]

Hey guys. I'm almost to the glassing stage on my first hull.
Anyone out there have or sailed on an Easy?
How stable in heavy weather?
Tips for reefing wind speed, boat setup etc....

[catsketcher]

These guys cruise their Easy around Bass Strait - one of the windiest, and nastiest, places to cruise in Australia.

https://sv-takeiteasy.com/

Read their exhaustive blog. They love their boat.

cheers

Phil

[Factor]

You could also talk with the designer Peter Snell, very nice man and I have found him always happy to help. Contact details available here.

[beav222]

Originally Posted by catsketcher

These guys cruise their Easy around Bass Strait - one of the windiest, and nastiest, places to cruise in Australia.



https://sv-takeiteasy.com/



Read their exhaustive blog. They love their boat.



cheers



Phil

Thanks Phil. I've been watching them for about a year now.

[beav222]

Originally Posted by Factor

You could also talk with the designer Peter Snell, very nice man and I have found him always happy to help. Contact details available here.

I have emailed him but never talked to him. A call would be nice.

[44'cruisingcat]

Hi Beav, you're already in DIY yachts, which is a good resource for info on Easys.

Maybe ask the question there?

For reefing guidelines, the designer would be your best source.

[sea-bee]

After sailing almost 3000 NM in our new boat last year, I'd change a couple of things if I could do it again. Nothing major, but one of the changes we're currently implementing is to have many pad-eyes along the outside of the deck in order to barber haul the sheets wide for running off the wind. The sheeting points in the design are perfect for close hauled, but you need to sheet out when you crack the sheets.

The advice that Peter Snell gave us about reefing was to do it early. We have learned that by the time you think about it, you won't lose any speed by having less sail area. Keep the weight down and they are an easily driven hull.

The heaviest weather we saw was 30 knots, into which our course was about 70 degrees. Sailing with double reefed main and staysail we averaged 6 knots pushing into some really knarly waves.

Just keep your head down and keep working on it. It's worth it in the end. Don't over think too much. Just follow the plans. Peter has been tweeking the design across the evolution and he has everything pretty right with this one.

Chris

[beav222]

Originally Posted by sea-bee

After sailing almost 3000 NM in our new boat last year, I'd change a couple of things if I could do it again. Nothing major, but one of the changes we're currently implementing is to have many pad-eyes along the outside of the deck in order to barber haul the sheets wide for running off the wind. The sheeting points in the design are perfect for close hauled, but you need to sheet out when you crack the sheets.



The advice that Peter Snell gave us about reefing was to do it early. We have learned that by the time you think about it, you won't lose any speed by having less sail area. Keep the weight down and they are an easily driven hull.



The heaviest weather we saw was 30 knots, into which our course was about 70 degrees. Sailing with double reefed main and staysail we averaged 6 knots pushing into some really knarly waves.



Just keep your head down and keep working on it. It's worth it in the end. Don't over think too much. Just follow the plans. Peter has been tweeking the design across the evolution and he has everything pretty right with this one.



Chris

Great to hear from you Chris. I also have found the plans to be pretty straight forward. These are the tips I am looking for. I'm working on the outboard motor pods and I think I've figured them out. I just love hearing about the Easys and thanks for the input.

[double u]

isn't it a little late asking that?

[beav222]

Originally Posted by double u

isn't it a little late asking that?

Not really. I am still in the build stage and I have read every post on diyyachts that has to do with the build. We can never have too much info. I'm sure the other hull will go smother than the one I'm working on now but that's how it is. I am not a sailor yet so I'm learning everything I can and the best source is the horses mouth "right" !!! So the little tips from guys like see bee help. You know the old adage , you don't know what you don't know. I know that the designer would set wind speeds for reefing but I also know that sailors with experience will have inside info. That's what I'm looking for. The stuff your father told you when you were little but didn't listen to!!

[pateco]

Any pictures of how it is progressing so far?

[beav222]

Originally Posted by pateco

Any pictures of how it is progressing so far?

[pateco]

That shop looks tight for completion, Are you going to have to relocate the project at some point, or am I seeing it wrong?

[beav222]

Originally Posted by pateco

That shop looks tight for completion, Are you going to have to relocate the project at some point, or am I seeing it wrong?

Your pretty sharp. Lol. I only have room to build one hull at a time but I am building a 30'x60' shop next spring. Plenty of room then. It's all part of the plan and I'm still working and I'm really enjoying the build. I've been a carpenter all my life but boat building is a new philosophy for me with fillets and fairing etc......

[catsketcher]

I built my 38 footer in bits - hulls, beams, boards etc under polythene tunnel tents. Then next door and under a larger v shaped tent. Pretty okay weather here in Australia for that. Tunnel tents can be quite strong.

cheers

Phil