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Skiffybob 
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 Topic: 12ft Skiffs...Posted: 21 Oct 07 at 8:53pm |
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Andy, are you sure that image is quite big enough. Don't you have a bigger one anywhere? Which cherub design is that then? Looks quite round with a fair bit of rocker. Edited by Skiffybob |
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I luv Wight
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Posted: 21 Oct 07 at 9:05pm |
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sorry - i just resized it!
mmmm rounded, rocker, looks like a scaled down 14! 
Much more rounded than the 'normal' cherub - if there is such a thing. |
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andy_cherub
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Posted: 21 Oct 07 at 9:14pm |
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Ohh thats because it IS a scaled down 14!! thats the beiker cherub of carbonology! To be honest - I hadnt realised just how round it was!
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MRJP BUZZ 585
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Posted: 21 Oct 07 at 10:52pm |
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Do most of the 12s have self tackers as i have only seen one twelve and that was at the dinghy show and that didn't have a self tacker
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Smight at BBSC
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Posted: 22 Oct 07 at 12:33am |
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I don't think they have self tackers, correct me if i'm wrong, but this is to allow for bigger jibs.
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a_stevo
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Posted: 22 Oct 07 at 9:44am |
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12's have been slower to adopt the self tacker than other classes. none retrofitted as far as i know. jib size is one thing. also the self tacker means that the stump can't be suported as nicely/ridigly. a lot of new boats are being built with them. Some have had issues, some have had to use backing lines to help you through tacks when you need it. i had a sail of CST (inters champion) last april or so, the self tacker i felt made tacking easier, but there are times where the ability to back the jib has its advantages. Edited by a_stevo |
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andy_cherub
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Posted: 22 Oct 07 at 10:01am |
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Yes only a few of the latest 12's have self tackers. I have had self tackers on cherubs for years but in my 12, one is the huuuge jib foot, and two as a_stevo said, during the tacks you sometimes need to back the jib. So I wont be converting back to a self tacker (just dont tell my crew
 ) As when you tack a 12, you leave it cleated in right until the booms on its way over to the other side, then whack it in on the new side as the crew already hits the wire!
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Skiffybob
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Posted: 22 Oct 07 at 1:42pm |
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As I said in my previous post, no "stupid" rules to get in the way. It's upto your whether you want to have your jib self-tacking or not. The rules are basically, 12ft long, 6ft wide, 45Kg min., monohull, some simple rules about how you're allowed to extend the hull front & back for wheelie bars, snouts, etc., and that's about it. no restrictions on the rigs or control systems. Andy, I suspected it might be the GT60. The first time I saw it, my first thought was that it would make a better 12 than a Cherub. Edited by Skiffybob |
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Skiffe
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Posted: 22 Oct 07 at 1:51pm |
Are you bring your uk based skiff and which one is it? |
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Skiffybob
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Posted: 22 Oct 07 at 1:57pm |
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I'll be sailing Nice Action mk1 (Mush's old boat) Just hope it's blowing its tits off, as we'll be somewhat lacking in the No.1 rig department. Edited by Skiffybob |
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