Comentarii la: S2E111 Performanța și revizuirea Wave Rover// Arhitectul naval pleacă pentru un Sail on Wave Rover

De: @SVTapatya

@SVTapatya — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 18:29:35 +0000

Hi Alan. Are you saying the trim tab bearings are not satisfactory in some way? It sounds as if it's not pivoting smoothly. Have I understood you correctly?

De: @lindamanderson62

@lindamanderson62 — Sat, 09 Dec 2023 17:21:44 +0000

You and Andy designed a beautiful vessel! And I learned (another) new word "gunk holing" had to google it and now I know! Can't wait to see the video of the Junk Rig Festival lol

De: @markthrasher9969

@markthrasher9969 — Sat, 09 Dec 2023 16:32:43 +0000

Fantastic job on this boat Mr. Rover! It would be great to see some more details that were described during the build but not yet gone over such as the watertight bulkhead (is there a door?) and how the hatch is dogged. Great channel!

De: @Abc-kf4qx

@Abc-kf4qx — Sat, 09 Dec 2023 16:02:15 +0000

Have you ever considered installing a winch to aid you in raising (or even a controlled lowering of) the mainsail? I could see how that would be a critical asset as a solo sailor if you were ever injured or even just tired. Thoughts?

De: @dannotte7289

@dannotte7289 — Sat, 09 Dec 2023 01:11:22 +0000

Looks like you are perched on top of the boat rather than in it. Are you confident at sea in this position? Any thoughts of moving to a conventional sail rig. It just looks too delicate.

De: @fredread9216

@fredread9216 — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 21:15:04 +0000

And for the cockpit. I kind of like it the way it is. Gives you more room below too. Maybe extend the seat forward a little. And for serious off shore work, that’s a pretty bulletproof arrangement. I like it. Very strong and water resistant.

De: @fredread9216

@fredread9216 — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 21:09:42 +0000

Very nice boat. Really more like amazing. There are indeed 2 concerns that I would have. One may be more the Mark lll and not the boat but you should be able to sail down wind in 25-35 and self steer with no problem. And heaving to shouldn’t have to be considered until over 40. On the trade wind routes not unusual to have 25-35 with intensified trades for days. Self steering critical. One thing that I mentioned before was perhaple add a little more “balance” on the sail (increase leading edge more) she seems very well balanced iin light airs but you seemed to be having trouble on heavier winds.

The other is as you mentioned, ventilation. This is critical in the tropics. I lived aboard and cruised the tropics for years. A midship hatch would definitely help. Also maybe some opening ports for cross ventilation. Currents get you somewhat athwart the wind when anchored. A wind scoop would help here too. My boat had 15 opening ports and 5 hatches, a 44’ center cockpit cutter. Yes a different animal. But ventilation critical. Also for me, shade in the cockpit critical. Skin cancer no fun at all. I know all too well. In northern latitudes this stuff not so critical. But other than these 2 items. I would go long range cruising in this boat in an instant. Well done!

De: @DragonfireRC

@DragonfireRC — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 19:58:30 +0000

Is there enough room in this design to incorporate a head? At least a toilet and tiny shower?

De: @mikeporter59

@mikeporter59 — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:36:09 +0000

You have a great boat . I would sure like you to explain the reason for the junk rig. It seems under power. Why didn't you go with a standard sail plan?

De: @ahadani

@ahadani — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:31:44 +0000

such a great small boat and the junk sail is perfect and so easy to handle!