Projection 762 Help please?

   Hello Bebert, Apologies but I haven't been able to respond until recently.

As you may have already guessed, most of the (mostly) P762 owners who have contributed in the past have moved on to other boats. We have stuck with our Projection GBR7636R 'Hobbes' which we have now owned for six years. In the interim many of the others have been sold on to new owners in Germany, where there appears to be a flourishing class on the Lakes. There are two of us here on the Forth in Scotland, the other one being 'Pink Gin'.

Pink Gin's current owner Duncan sent us photos of 'Wee Bear' when he was working down south, so we are aware of her - although the huge sprit must be a relatively recent addition. It looks great, although I don't fancy having a spear that size when approaching the windward mark in a group of boats. I hope your rivals stay clear!

We have contemplated a fixed sprit on our boat too, but probably something a little shorter...

You may know more of the history of your boat than we do, but rumour has it that only four 920s were ever completed (debatable) and 'Wee Bear' was formerly a Clyde boat sailing under the name of 'Tartan Revolution' before moving to Carrick Fergus in Ireland under her current name. One of our recent crew members also crewed on a 920 when he was based in the south coast, but the name escapes me. 

Keep having fun and stay in touch!

Chic

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chic Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 20 Dec 06 Location: Scotland Online Status: Offline Posts: 146	Post Options Post Reply Quote chic Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Projection 762 Help please? Posted: 07 Jul 12 at 9:42am
	Hello Bebert, Apologies but I haven't been able to respond until recently. As you may have already guessed, most of the (mostly) P762 owners who have contributed in the past have moved on to other boats. We have stuck with our Projection GBR7636R 'Hobbes' which we have now owned for six years. In the interim many of the others have been sold on to new owners in Germany, where there appears to be a flourishing class on the Lakes. There are two of us here on the Forth in Scotland, the other one being 'Pink Gin'. Pink Gin's current owner Duncan sent us photos of 'Wee Bear' when he was working down south, so we are aware of her - although the huge sprit must be a relatively recent addition. It looks great, although I don't fancy having a spear that size when approaching the windward mark in a group of boats. I hope your rivals stay clear! We have contemplated a fixed sprit on our boat too, but probably something a little shorter... You may know more of the history of your boat than we do, but rumour has it that only four 920s were ever completed (debatable) and 'Wee Bear' was formerly a Clyde boat sailing under the name of 'Tartan Revolution' before moving to Carrick Fergus in Ireland under her current name. One of our recent crew members also crewed on a 920 when he was based in the south coast, but the name escapes me. Keep having fun and stay in touch! Chic

Bebert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 03 Jul 12 Location: Southampton Online Status: Offline Posts: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bebert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jul 12 at 3:50pm
	Hi all projectionists ! I am one of the new owners of the Projection 920 GBR9203R called Wee Bear in Hamble River. We purchased her in may 2011 and had very good fun so far. The previous owner did the following modifications:The chainplates are now fixed on the hull in order to avoid a "lifting deck issue" which is apparently common to Projections. As a consequence, we sail her with non overlapping jibs. New bulkheads have been made also to solve the deck issue. A bow sprit was made and we sail her asymetric. Our big kite is 80m². Our current rating is 0.991. We have managed to get 19 knots off her in double handed. For your information, we occasionnaly race against the Projection 762 GBR7631 Funtastic rating 0.940. Edited by Bebert - 22 Oct 13 at 8:10am

F Word Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 16 Oct 08 Location: Great Britain Online Status: Offline Posts: 35	Post Options Post Reply Quote F Word Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 Feb 12 at 8:05pm
	Maybe. We have a humphreys 30 now called Bada Bing. A big projection. Still miss the buzz though!
	The "F" Word

garage door man Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 21 Jan 12 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote garage door man Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jan 12 at 8:25pm
	Thanks for the info Miles. Was the 17 knots under spinnaker or asymmetric? We very occasionally manage 17knots down a wave in the J80, but she has a large sail, and is probably a heavier boat. Would be interested in learning the details of your rig. Peter

m1les007 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 19 Jan 11 Location: GB Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Post Options Post Reply Quote m1les007 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jan 12 at 3:39pm
	Great handling boat especially for the money, had 17 knots out of ours with just 4 of us on board. We have a asymmetric kit too, which is fun for reaching or a blast when short handed. Miles

garage door man Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 21 Jan 12 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote garage door man Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jan 12 at 3:26pm
	Would be most interested in learning how the 2011 season worked out for you .I race a J80 on Handicap and do OK but have had an offer for her which I find hard to refuse Am therefore in the market for a replacement . The 762 is one option ? Would even consider an Asymetric !

chic Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 20 Dec 06 Location: Scotland Online Status: Offline Posts: 146	Post Options Post Reply Quote chic Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jun 11 at 6:27pm
	For projections for sale get in touch with me chic@onetel.com

GER 6131 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Newbie Joined: 29 May 09 Location: Germany Online Status: Offline Posts: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote GER 6131 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jun 11 at 5:43pm
	ZULU 18.06.2011 All five Projections were there. Its fun!! Edited by GER 6131 - 24 Jun 11 at 5:47pm

GER 6131 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Newbie Joined: 29 May 09 Location: Germany Online Status: Offline Posts: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote GER 6131 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jun 11 at 5:33pm
	Hey Projection owners. Do you know of any projection 762's for sale at the moment? We want to buy one more. Thanks for all contacts

m1les007 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 19 Jan 11 Location: GB Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Post Options Post Reply Quote m1les007 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 Jun 11 at 5:12pm
	Does any one have the embroidery file for the projection 762 logo? cheers mile