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- Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:04 pm
- Forum: Technical Articles
- Topic: Investigator 563 sail dimensions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4045
Investigator 563 sail dimensions
Here are the official sail measurements. As not much racing is done these days, they are not critical.
- Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:38 am
- Forum: Investigators For Sale
- Topic: Investigator 563 in Sydney
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2307
Re: Investigator 563 in Sydney
Boat is still available. Location Frenchs Forest. Says no motor but flexible on price.
- Sun Aug 09, 2009 8:27 pm
- Forum: Technical Articles
- Topic: Trailer Wheel Bearings
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2798
Trailer Wheel Bearings
The standard "marine" bearing seal is the root of most bearing problems. Even the so called "terrestrial" seal is better. The best system is oil filled hubs, the "Durahub" system. With oil you can see if you have a problem. However, a simple solution is to switch the in...
- Sun Aug 09, 2009 8:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Time for a new trailer
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7677
Re: Time for a new trailer
Sorry to hear of your trailer woes Robert. However, your trailer may be salvageable, specially when you look at the price of a new one. If the main frame of your trailer is still sound, it is probably worth repairing. Winch posts can be bought stand-alone. Wheel Bearings- I have written a lot in the...
- Thu Aug 06, 2009 3:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sailing with Careels, Moreton Bay
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4928
Re: Sailing with Careels, Moreton Bay
Brisbane Investigator 563 sailors- The kind Careelers have invited you again. Might be nice to join their Association, it is not particularly expensive.
http://www.careel.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2628
http://www.careel.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2628
- Thu Aug 06, 2009 2:51 pm
- Forum: Technical Articles
- Topic: Trailer Guide rollers
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6454
Trailer Guide rollers
Later I will add a dissertation on tilting trailers and sinking trailers. For the moment I will just add a pic of my original wobble rollers for the benefit of one of our friends on the Careel site. I fitted the side rollers on my Investigator trailer. Two sets, one as seen here and one about a metr...
- Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Help on a replacement Gunwale
- Replies: 16
- Views: 13413
Re: Help on a replacement Gunwale
Sorry boys, but at this stage only the Technical section of the board accepts pdf files.
- Tue Aug 04, 2009 9:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Details of members' boats and locations.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5968
Re: Details of members' boats and locations.
In your profile you can put some details like boat name, sail number, and your general area, or area you frequently launch at. Most of us keep our boats at home, which reduces the risk of theft, which is one of the advantages of a trailer boat. However, please be careful about what personal details ...
- Sat Aug 01, 2009 9:11 pm
- Forum: Investigators For Sale
- Topic: Investigator 563 in Sydney
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2307
- Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Trailer hassles
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3403
Re: Trailer hassles
Peter
I haven't personally put my rig over a weighbridge, but some who have, have reported a weight of circa 1200 kg, depending on how much gear is in the boat.
I haven't personally put my rig over a weighbridge, but some who have, have reported a weight of circa 1200 kg, depending on how much gear is in the boat.