Coastal v Ocean Cruising

[Weyalan]

At the risk of thread hijack, the refit is going nicely. It was neglected for a while when I was forced (kicking & screaming) to spend a couple of weeks cruising in the Whitsundays, but it is now back on track. I have almost finished refairing the hull where I removed the thru-hulls and reglassed. I have the new bunk fronts in, new fuel tanks, new fuel lines and valves. I have the new engine box built, but not yet fitted. I just have to fit the sound/fire insulation and paint it. This weekend I hope to cut the floor panels. All the new cleats to support the floor are rady to fit.
I hope to put her back in the water in 2 - 3 weeks time, so that I can use her as much as possible over the summer. I will post some photographs when the new floor and engine box are in...

Now it is back to your usual programming

[gharr8]

Apology accepted. we can now get on with the serious business of drinking beers and shooting the breeze about boats and our shared love for them!

I don't drink anymore......but I dont drink any less!!

[Jackstee]

Hi Cat Man.
I have umbridge with suggesting that my HT may be 30 + foot. She is 26 thankyou. I have had all sorts of problems since you said that, Three lots of Marina guys around to re measure us. Cost a fortune in beers. They said they got if from the Forum so it must be true.

By the way , she was designed for the North Sea and built very, very strong. For your info, one end of the North sea is called the Artic Ocean and the other the place where people of other countries live. ( I tried to say Foreigners but couldn't spell it. ) Er! do we have a spell check.???

Have a good beer and all the best

[Tropic Cat]

The HT 26 is a fine boat. I lost a tacking duel to one this summer. Who said that it was 30 ft?

Rick in Florida

[cat man do]

I'm speechless

[cat man do]

Infact if I could pic a semi custom, one of cat I would get something like these. light , fast , reasonable payload for most people , waterline length and the ability to avoid nasty weather patterns.

Downside, not cheap.

Of corse you can have something of similar proportion for a lot less money if you were to make some sarifices to electronics, fitout and finish.

I just can't bring myself to compromise on a boats sailing ability, but I can compromise on load carrying,and the finish, within reason

I would not consider these a racer, just a fast cruiser

Dave