INVESTIGATOR 563

Hi again: The only way I could remove each gunwale was with a broad sharp chisel and a rubber mallet. When the original gunwales were attached, they used glue as well as bolts to secure them. The bolts and nuts had long since seized, so even once I prised off their wooden cover plugs, it was impossi...

Hi all: In an earlier post I indicated I was finally getting around to replacing the wooden gunwales on QUMBU. I had toyed briefly with using a metal edge strip (as others had done), but I wanted to retain the maritime 'look' of the original design, and so have chosen to go with wood again. I've jus...

Brian: Like others here, I too run a 6hp long shaft engine and find it more than ample for getting my boat in and out of the marina safely and swiftly enough, prior to setting or dropping sails. I had a motor twice the size on my previous boat, but its extra weight was a pain in the back (literally)...

Hi again all: Apart from my gunwales, I'm also installing a new VHF transceiver. I've just completed my MROVCP, and learnt during that course that my old 27MHz radio was next to useless, mainly because few if any responsible (rescue) agencies monitor those frequencies anymore. So it provides a very ...

For anyone who's looking in Victoria, there's an Investigator just listed for sale in Amphitheatre. http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xinvestigator&_nkw=investigator&_sacat=9800&_from=R40 No connection or recommendation; make your own assessment. R...

Hi folks: I'm still here too, though I must say the bloody cold winter here in Victoria has taken the edge off any maritime thoughts. It's all I can do to work in the man cave (shed) on various boat related projects. Anyway, this weekend I'm planning on replacing the wooden gunwales on Qumbu, so I'l...

Sounds great Andrew.

Any chance of a photo when you are done please?

Cheers,

Geoff

Hi all: We've just posted the latest edition of the Geelong Trailable Yacht Club's winter edition of Even Keel onto the club website. You can download a free copy at: http://www.gtyc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Even_Keel_Winter_2014.pdf As always, I would appreciate your constructive feedback....

Thanks Ian:

The foot on my new genoa is the regulation 3.15 metres.

I'll try it on the Bay and see how it goes on the cockpit tracks, and consider adding deck tracks if needed, once I work out how to return the sheets to my winches and cleats.

Cheers,

Hi all: I've recently had a genoa made for my boat, cut to the size recommended in the original sail plans -- and something I've never had before on my boat. I've not yet had a chance to hoist it and go for a sail, but plan to ASAP. In the meantime, I'm keen to hear from other Investigator owners as...