Re: Subject: Black Skimmer and Micro questions
> There are a few things I have to get my head around with the BlackThere are several 'ifs'.
> Skimmer, one of which is the leeboards. I assume that they are as
> efficient as a centreboard or fixed keel.
IF they are shaped as well, IF they are in the right position
leeboards should be as efficient as a centerboard. As a foil, IF they
are well shaped, they should be as effective as a keel, but of course
they will not be as effective as ballast.
The typical Bolger board with the broad tip is not the most efficient
possible shape. They are somewhat compromised to minimize draft, and
possibly to be easier to build and/or use.
IF the boards are asymmetric in shape and/or have some toe-in, then
it is possible that they will be more efficient than a centerboard,
but on IF you get it just right. (And how would you know?)
Peter
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "Don Johnson" <dej.fci@i...> wrote:
my Black Skimmer but keep her on a mooring on the Lane Cove river
(an estuary of Sydney Harbour) where I have my Micro moored.
There are a few things I have to get my head around with the Black
Skimmer, one of which is the leeboards. I assume that they are as
efficient as a centreboard or fixed keel. To some extent, (except
for her relatively narrow beam) Black Skimmer reminds me of the
super maxi ocean racing boats that competed in the Sydney to hobart
ocean race starting on Boxing day here in Australia. They are long,
wide and lean 30 meter monsters with almost skiff bottoms. I wonder
if a fixed keel would be possible on Black Skimmer. The raked masts
might also handle a junk rig,
Cheers,
John
> Don,I have read a few articles to this effect. I dont intend to trail
my Black Skimmer but keep her on a mooring on the Lane Cove river
(an estuary of Sydney Harbour) where I have my Micro moored.
There are a few things I have to get my head around with the Black
Skimmer, one of which is the leeboards. I assume that they are as
efficient as a centreboard or fixed keel. To some extent, (except
for her relatively narrow beam) Black Skimmer reminds me of the
super maxi ocean racing boats that competed in the Sydney to hobart
ocean race starting on Boxing day here in Australia. They are long,
wide and lean 30 meter monsters with almost skiff bottoms. I wonder
if a fixed keel would be possible on Black Skimmer. The raked masts
might also handle a junk rig,
Cheers,
John
> A few years ago, I sailed with Charles Andrews, he in a BlackSkimmer and me in a
> Sea Pearl 21, on Lake Huron's North Channel. He seemed to havelittle problem
> handling the Black Skimmer single-handed. In fact, he oftensailed it "zero-handed."
> That is, he spent much of the time on the foredeck and let theboat self-steer.
>boat alone.
> I didn't see how he handled setup, launching or retrieving the
>posting from him in
> Charles is (or was) a member of this group but I haven't seen a
> some time.
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> > Subject: Black Skimmer and Micro questions
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> . Can she be sailed by one person. -Don
A few years ago, I sailed with Charles Andrews, he in a Black Skimmer and me in a
Sea Pearl 21, on Lake Huron's North Channel. He seemed to have little problem
handling the Black Skimmer single-handed. In fact, he often sailed it "zero-handed."
That is, he spent much of the time on the foredeck and let the boat self-steer.
I didn't see how he handled setup, launching or retrieving the boat alone.
Charles is (or was) a member of this group but I haven't seen a posting from him in
some time.
Sea Pearl 21, on Lake Huron's North Channel. He seemed to have little problem
handling the Black Skimmer single-handed. In fact, he often sailed it "zero-handed."
That is, he spent much of the time on the foredeck and let the boat self-steer.
I didn't see how he handled setup, launching or retrieving the boat alone.
Charles is (or was) a member of this group but I haven't seen a posting from him in
some time.
> Subject: Black Skimmer and Micro questions. Can she be sailed by one person. -Don
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