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by Yara50
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.
Investigator Sail Dimensions.pdf
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by Yara50
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.
by Yara50
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...
by Yara50
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...
by Yara50
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
by Yara50
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...
by Yara50
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.
by Yara50
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 ...
by Yara50
Sat Aug 01, 2009 9:11 pm
Forum: Investigators For Sale
Topic: Investigator 563 in Sydney
Replies: 1
Views: 2307

Investigator 563 in Sydney

On Yachthub, looking for circa $9k.
phone 0400726017

http://www.yachthub.com/index.php
by Yara50
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.