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Post by tamworthian on Oct 23, 2013 12:40:03 GMT -1
This is my attempt at a sail & outrigger kit to a Manta 14 after watching some of the vids on utube of kayak sailing , i had the kit left over from a Hobie outback i sold, the outback was to wide to gain the full benefit of the kit so i have adapted it to the Manta which i love, i tested it out at a lake near me in almost gail force winds, once i got the hang of it it flew across the lake with the forces on the mast almost bent double and leaning right over, rather things break now than at sea, Outriggers worked brilliant checked everything inside the yak the bracing which was all mounted with double upvc pipes and Polly 40 mastic sealant were all good,the only thing it needs is a Leaward board & im working on that now using a large dagger board from a windsurfer which i want to be clean, simple to operate and strong, if i have learned one thing about being in a yak fishing its keep every thing to a minimum, secure & functional because when it goes wrong it goes wrong.    |
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Post by izzetafox on Oct 23, 2013 12:46:52 GMT -1
Well done mate, any pictures on the water?
Is that Bosworth mate?
Terry
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Post by tamworthian on Oct 23, 2013 12:59:38 GMT -1
Yes Mate Bosworth, i will get some pics and vis once i get it out on the sea, the only tell tale of how strong the wind was is the trees in the first pic otherwise it looks calm as hell.
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Post by izzetafox on Oct 23, 2013 14:17:10 GMT -1
I was on Ravensthorpe on Monday and the wind was howling. Makes for challenging conditions.
Terry
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2013 15:39:21 GMT -1
Looks very neat.. Good job
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Post by ZEBRA on Oct 23, 2013 19:54:45 GMT -1
looks briliant carl great photos i like the out-riggers as well how have you attached the out-riggers to the kayak is it with a suplied bracket or did you make your own one and do they get in the way at all while your paddling .
does the base of the sail go right through the console or is there a stop on it
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Post by philpot on Oct 28, 2013 12:20:45 GMT -1
I can only agree you have made a super job of this conversion. Like Zeb, I am interested in how you have fastened the base of the mast or what system of socket have you used to hold the mast base. Also what is the fitting you have used in the deck that the mast slides into.
Phil
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Post by v8rob on Nov 1, 2013 16:13:08 GMT -1
Interesting, though I'm curious that you didn't find the Outback suited to sailing. I regularly cruise at 5-6mph and have max's out at a steady 7.5mph (though not for the faint hearted!). I'm interested to see how your new setup performs. If you get the chance, please post some follow info and performance figures.
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Post by tamworthian on Nov 1, 2013 17:29:27 GMT -1
Hi All sorry i could not reply sooner as i have been working away and just got back, i will try over the weekend to get some close up pics of the set up and what i have used and reply to posts more in depth, for now shower, out for a meal & beer + i might get lucky, those are my priorities tonight,
cheers all.
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