enaiche Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Good to see Ralph happily consummated through this forum. There's another bottle of rum up for anyone who can locate me a decent 4.5. Will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleverNickname Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 My Nacra 4.5 did me proud on the weekend. I finished the Great Race (70km from Southport to Manly) in 11th place on corrected time. It was a predominantly downwind course favouring the boats with spinnakers. I beat a few Nacra 16 squared and Nacra 5.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmessee Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Well done mate. I will get a few pics of my 4.5 with the lite on next time I am out. It sure turns her into a different beast. I have the standard main and jib on mine. I wonder how it compares with what you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryK1200LT Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Theres a really nice Nacra 4.5 for sale at John Crawford Marine at Tingalpa in Brisbane at present. Price $4,950. Had a look at it last week, I was driving past and spotted it and went in for a look. Its in immaculate condition. Give them a call Cheers Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enaiche Posted February 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Thanks for that Barry, I will certainly be in touch with them tomorrow Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleverNickname Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 http://jcm.boatpoint.ninemsn.com.au/DesktopDefault.aspx?UsedBoatID=2335317&TabID=94652&Alias=jcmau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmessee Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 That one has the old mainsail design. The new ones have a square top and less battens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbird Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 I have a 14 sq and am thinking it could easily do with a hooter?bridle foil arrangement. It look similar in may way as far as size and power are concerned to this boat. What are your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmessee Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 I have added a kite to my 4.5 which is the same as BCC use for the 14sq. It took a couple of hours to set up the pole and mast, but now only adds about 5 minutes to the rigging of the boat. It is easy to use as well. I am not out on the wire most points of sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enaiche Posted February 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Hi Barry. I got the 4.5 you recommended from John Crawford marine. It is in great shape as you said. Took it out sat and sun-goes really well. Where do i send the rum (or good red or whatever). Will cono@ceinternet.com.au Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleverNickname Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Does that mean there are now three Nacra 4.5s down at Ballina? I must get down there one weekend for a sail. Brad [This message has been edited by CleverNickname (edited 20 February 2007).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enaiche Posted February 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Yes Brad there are 3 4.5s. And we are having a regatta next weekend. long race on Sat and 2 on Sunday. info and application form on web site http://www.richmondriver.yachting.org.au/ Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbird Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 can anyone show a few photos of the 14 sq spinny set up? I have most of the bits to create something and cannot afford the 2and a hlafK they want at BCC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmessee Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 How does the newer rig on the 4.5 compare to the older rig? I see from your website photos you have both there. Thanks Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryK1200LT Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Hi Will, No need for the rum, I was glad the tip I gave you landed you a good cat. Enjoy Cheers Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmessee Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 I will get a few pics I hope next weekend of the 4.5 kite set up. It is not too hard to do, but takes some time. The price they ask is not cheap, but sure makes the job easy and works to perfection first time. Macca and I took about 3 hours from start to finish setting it up and that was out of the bag. It sure did make it a very easy way to set it up. I had never done one before and just followed their instructions and all was good. It also looks great on the boat. I hope to get out next Sunday so if I remember the camera I will take a few pics. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbird Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 excellent. I'll look forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmessee Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 i have a mate at the Gold Coast looking for a second hand 4.5 if there are any around. I think he may have contacted BCC, but if you hear, please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmessee Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 he is actually an ex 18 footer champ and wants something to play with now he is old and grumpy. Even maybe a 5.0 too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmessee Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 Macca..... did he talk to you about this last week???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 Thought I might get this back to the 4.5. I have just been down to BCC and met Ross. Gave him my history (kids leaving home - my turn to do something), weight (coming down) and experience (Intro to Sailing at RQ!! and regular visits to this bulletin board). BCC and the 4.5 kept coming up as the outfit and boat that might suit my situation. Ross was very helpful, interesting and interested. I have put my name on the list for a 2/h 4.5 if one comes up and in the meantime I will save my pennies and see if I can get into a new one but that might be too far away. I have contacted Brisbane Valley sailing club to see if I can visit over there to get some experience while I wait for a boat to comeup. They have been very helpful and obliging as well. Sailing seems a very friendly and helpful fraternity. They may need to be while I learn which rope to pull when!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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