cruiser Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 well, they are out there. I've had my order in for some time and am waiting on the magic phone call. So I haven't sailed it yet but I'll let you know when i do!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NACRAJON Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 I saw the male plug last year, I wondered what it would look like. I think BCC have done a good job, it would be excellent if in 10 years time you saw those everywhere and not mari's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser Posted March 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Now with a jib!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB2 Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 How Much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon41 Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 One really has to wonder what is exactly going on with the phantom Narca 430. There is no mention of it on the Bric Cat Centre website? It is launched according to goose marine in WA yet no mention on the manufacturer's site?? All very odd for a new boat coming to market ..... or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser Posted March 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Roscoe and Waz are still playing around with it. They have already sold a few of them. Briscat aren't the marketing machine that Hobie is, They are a family business where the bloke you talk to is not only the salesman, but also the guy who builds/designs/sails the boats. They seem to have a genuine love of sailing and certainly an immense amount of pride in what they produce. I'm really exited about my new boat, the first new boat that i've ever bought!! They sound as exited as I am, but they wont deliver it until they are satisfied that the boat performs as per their expectations. So for now it is a phantom, but they are out on it nearly every other weekend trying to get it sorted. They are cutting a new main this week for mine and fingers crossed, it will be ready. I'm not in a hurry though, I'd rather have it later and right than early and rushed...... Thats from a Far North Queenslander though!!! [This message has been edited by cruiser (edited 12 March 2010).] [This message has been edited by cruiser (edited 12 March 2010).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser Posted March 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Originally posted by QB2: How Much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NACRAJON Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 I reckon Cruiser let the cat out of the bag a bit early, maybe BCC wasn't ready for the full launch yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser Posted March 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 I reckon your pretty close!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointed Reply Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 I think we would all be very keen to see it at the Mannering Park 14ft Cat Regatta in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser Posted March 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 That's a Effing long way, but I have a mate who lives near there at Lake Munmorah, so don't write me off just yet!!! What time in October, as we have Mission Beach regatta on the 23rd&24th October.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointed Reply Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Foster Wild Cats is LWE 2/3/4 October, The Mannering Park 14ft regatta is the next weekend 9/10 October. You could try your luck against the big cats with the kite at Foster, then sail cat or sloop against the 14s the next week end. This would also give a chance to set a "draft" Yardstick for both configurations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joclo Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 Models include, Nacra 430 Clubman - Mainsail only with fixed mainsheet block Nacra 430 Sports - Main and Jib with standard traveller Nacra 430 Rocket - Main, Jib and Spinnaker Call me directly James Ogilvie 0400 701 878 james@nacraxtreme.com [This message has been edited by joclo (edited 14 May 2010).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interceptor Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 I am the Chuck Yeager of 14 ft catamaran sailing. Bucko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser Posted April 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 I'm heading to Townsville tomorrow to pick up the 430. Probably wont get time to sail her until next weekend, but i'll get some shots of the set-up for those who are interested... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard campbell Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Hi Cruiser, I would be interested in seeing some photo's. Trying to get enough support to approach the sponsor (wife) for a grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan209 Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Originally posted by richard campbell: Hi Cruiser, I would be interested in seeing some photo's. Trying to get enough support to approach the sponsor (wife) for a grant Richie, let me know if you get a grant from your sponsor as i will need to buy a new jacket. I will not be going to heaven and i am sure that if you get approval to get one of these maichines hell will be frozen over. Nice boat though, perhaps they could do us a special deal for two of them (won't tell our wives though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser Posted April 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 James is doinig deals on the first 10 out of the factory!!! Consult the ministry armed with evidence of a massive saving, I cornered my ministry with a trail of credit card destruction and invested in marine equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser Posted April 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Re: Nacra 430 with spinnaker!! by nacraxtreme on Fri Mar 26, 2010 5:24 pm You have all seen the new Nacra 430, want to sail one ? NacraXtreme is offering one off discount on the newest and most cutting edge 14ft cat on the waters in Australia. 3 great models to choose from and at an unbelievable price. This offer is only for NSW customers and will apply to the first 10 boats sold. Models include, Nacra 430 Clubman - Mainsail only with fixed mainsheet block Nacra 430 Sports - Main and Jib with standard traveller Nacra 430 Rocket - Main, Jib and Spinnaker Call me directly James Ogilvie 0400 701 878 james@nacraxtreme.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard campbell Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Originally posted by dan209: Richie, let me know if you get a grant from your sponsor as i will need to buy a new jacket. I will not be going to heaven and i am sure that if you get approval to get one of these maichines hell will be frozen over. Nice boat though, perhaps they could do us a special deal for two of them (won't tell our wives though) We could get two, And leave them at lakedge house, That way the wives wouldn't know and beside that if they did find out the boats are already there waiting for us. I just hope the nights aren't cold, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooD Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 So whats it rate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser Posted April 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 A nice Vid of the boats debut at Tinaroo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dowling Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Good question Hood. If we used measurement rating in this country it would be an easy question if specifications for the boat were published. As you know, YV yardsticks are performance based so until enough boats are sold to get data against a range of other boats we won't get anything reliable. My guess is the season after next as there will be little data with enough comparative validity from this season to allow anything much to be published for next year. Things are moving again though at YV after the retirement of John Donaldson. Four ratings for Cats were changed thius season for example. We had the problem this Easter at the Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club when a Nacra 430 turned up to sail. We had no specifications to make a rough comparison with another class so we looked at the boat, had a discussion with some experienced sailors. It was to be sailed in sloop format. Wer had no idea whether the boat would be "sailed well" by the skipper as defined by YV. Our best guess was to give it the same rating as a Nacra 14sq. It was competing with Arrows, Taipan 4.9, Nacra 5.8, Hobie 16, Mosquito with spin. Elapsed times per lap indicated we weren't too far off the mark. An Arrow won the event with a very experienced and top of the fleet skipper. The other skippers in the event were generally mid to lower end sailors in their classes. Anybody got any better ideas on how to determine at rating while waiting for the performance data to bubble to the surface to allow a more accurate number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl J Barrett Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Think of a number and??????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf city Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 The 430 has raced 3 or 4 races at Southport with a very experienced skipper (WAZ) . Sailing in a mixed fleet of cats off 82.5 we feel this is possibly a little harsh.84 to 86 would be more a tentative start point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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