January/February 2005
On the Cover:
Gregor Tarjan's Outremer 45.
Featured Products:
– Central Bahamas ChartKits Coverage for Exumas, Andros, and the Eleuthera
Islands
– Increase Shore Power Life New Marinco Kord Kap Has Both Ends Covered
– Couple-Mate® Trailer Hitch Guide Wins 2004 NMMA Product Innovation Award at
MAATS
– Lewmar’s New Roller Shade Screen
– Taylor Made Introduces New Hangers for Boat Fenders
– World’s First NMEA2000R Certified Fuel Sender
– New High-Capacity Pump Provides Peace Of Mind
News Briefs:
– Holmatro Marine Equipment and Meissner Winches Join Forces
Letters:
– Great Value, by Gerry Meridith
– Re: Jones’ Deiscrimination Article, by Tom LaMers
– Farewell O’Farrell, by Alice Rogers
Recreational Boat Losses From Hurricanes Total $680 Million
Charley, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne have left an indelible mark on recreational
boaters in one of the most active hurricane seasons on record.
Tide Begins To Turn,
by C. Wyngaard
A major national debate on whether recreational boaters should be required to
wear a life jacket while underway.
Corinne's Culinary Corner:
Soups, Such A Delight!
by Corinne Kanter
Cruising with Non-Boating Guests,
by Barb Hansen
How does one educate one’s friends on the do’s and don’ts of cruising?
Negating the Negatives
Solomon Technologies has designed, in military fashion, a palletized modular
HEPS that compromises four basic modules: propulsion, power generation, power
storage, and power conservation.
Cruising:
Sailing Blind,
by Greg Allen Barker
My wife and I invited members of the CCLVC (Central Coast Low Vision Council)
for an afternoon of sailing aboard our Cross 42 Tri, Cherokee.
Shipping, Delivering, and Rigging The
Farrier F-33,
by Ian Farrier
With the new F-33 having a worldwide market, it was important to devise an
efficient and economical shipping method so that it could be delivered to
virtually any country for a reasonable cost.
Sailing the BVIs,
by Charles K. Chiodi
I was invited to sail for a week in the BVIs aboard the Mackenzie Elin II,
a Moorings 4700 cat, and I couldn’t resist!
The Land of Siam,
by Jeanne Pickers
We decided to seek greener and quieter pastures for a while until the start of
the Kings Cup Regatta.
The Islands Beckon,
by Thora Paver
When we left our home in South Africa four years ago, our intention was to
‘circumnavigate Africa’. So we took the long way around – the scenic route, and
saw a lot more than we thought we would.
Designs:
The Outremer 45,
by Charles K. Chiodi
A subtle combination of a high-performance cat & a comfortable cruiser, the
Outremer 45 offers the best of both worlds.
Foiling Catri Tris,
by Aldis Eglajs
The Catri 24 was established as the minimum size for an economic fast cruiser,
and the larger Catri 26 was oriented towards maximizing speed and winning races.
Radical Bay 8000,
by Jeff Schionning
The RB8000 was designed to be fast and simple, yet she offers unexpected
accommodation for her size, this being enhanced by her asymmetric inside flares.
The New X-Kat 26 and 30,
by Derek Kelsall
New ideas on the trail & sail cats.
Rush 10 Rationale,
by Chris Long
The design philosophy of the Rush 10 was to produce a light, responsive,
beachable catamaran to give a performance sailing experience for up to 12 people
while being fully compliant with EC charter regulations.
Maxim 380,
by Bill Hirst
I went to visit the factory in Durban S.A. to tell Alex Smal how happy I was
with my boat. I was curious what new features and improvements had been made to
the boat since 40 had been produced after my Durban Dancer was launched.
The New F-32,
by Ian Farrier
The design object for the F-32 was to create a roomy, rugged, and very safe maxi
sport cruiser, one still lightweight enough to provide the necessary load
capacity for good oceangoing capability, and to also remain realistically
trailerable.
You Gotta Have the Fast Cat 435... If
You Want it All!
by Seymour Friedel
The plan behind the Fast Cat was to find a great designer, select and refine
lightweight construction technology, and use lightweight materials throughout.
Why Are There Speed Limits on the Water?
by Wayne Spivak
They are there to protect you, other boaters and water users, as well as to
protect the environment.
A Comparative Review,
by Tom Cox
A review of the seven multihulls that participated in the Transat 2004.
Multihull Capsize Revisited,
by Tom Cox
This year witnessed the capsize of three modern tris, within one month,
belonging to the NEMA Assn.
Faster and Safer,
by Rob Denney
Outleader Kites have been accepted for major races Down Under.
Kite Replaces Spinnaker,
by Dave Culp
For the first time in a major ocean race, spinnaker-replacement kites will be
flown on a maxi racing yeacht, AAPT, in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
Racing:
Weymouth Speed Week,
by Alex and John Montgomery
Over 90 competitors registered this year, making the race the most successful
event for many years.
AB Inflatables
World-famous manufacturer wins World’s longest river rally.
Pete Melvin & Nacra A2 Team Up to
Sweep A-Class Championships w/ 7 Bullets
“The boat I sailed was a stock Nacra A2, built with the latest materials &
production processes, fresh out of the box & included a Hall Spars mast & Ullman
sail. Its performance was outstanding!” said Melvin.
Hobie 16 North Americans,
by Bob Merrick
The booming Hobie 204 Fleet hosted the ’04 Event which was held on Lake Oneida.
Miami to Nassau Race – A Legend Returns,
by David Calvert
For this year’s event there were 9 multihull entries and 12 monohull entries
which made for a formidable fleet.
Indian Summer Splash Regatta,
by Pat Reynolds
Every year the Summer Splash’s attendance increases over 30% and more and more
sailors come from long distances to take part in the race.
Racing off Canada’s Vancouver Island,
by Tim Knight
Two regattas were held on Canada’s beautiful west coast – Snake Island Regatta,
Nanaimo and the Cowichan Bay Regatta, held in Cowichan Bay.
The Tybee 500,
by Carter C. Hubbard, Jr.
Sailors from all over the world gathered at the Islander Resort in Islamorada,
Florida for the first leg of the Atlantic 1000.
Outer Banks 500,
by Jon Britt
The Final Stage of the Atlantic 1000 had 5 boats competing for the trophy.