Robbieandrew Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Looking Sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt15 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Doug your not sailing a Hobie but your welcome to join the Hobie group I started for sailing in and around SEQ. Our next big trip will be on the 30th of March launching from Raby Bay ramp and heading over to the Little Ship Club on North Stradbroke Island for lunch. Weather dependant of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbieandrew Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 A while ago I made a calypso catamarans Facebook page, almost as a bit of a joke, but it might be a good way to get more calypso sailors together, link here https://www.facebook.com/calypsocatamarans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisso57 Posted March 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Well the Grand (Re)launching didn't eventuate, owing to family/school priorities. Next weekend now.Did manage to get a few things done, though:Patched 3 small holes in the main with sail tape.Replaced the trailer hitch with a snap-on type.Stuck on some replacement tell-tales.Put reflective tape patches on the top and the base of the mask for better visibility when towing after dark. Red reflector glued to rear of sail box also.Gaffer-taped the cover tarp - after my hounds decided to chew a hole in it! (&$/-.@!!)Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbieandrew Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 What a shame! Something more to look forward too. I took my rudder cams apart this week and noticed that the metal cylinders that lock them into place were really bent. I made some new ones by sawing some stainless bits to size and the rudders go up and down much better now. Might be something to check if you haven't yet. Hope we get more photos soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisso57 Posted March 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 My rudders appear to be in good nick. They move freely as they should.Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisso57 Posted April 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 (Re-)launched on Sunday at Lake Samsonvale! Yay! :-) Floats! No water in either hull after putting it back on to the trailer. Phew! :-) Now, the bad news: 1. As my son trod on the rear of the tramp (when raising the mast) the rear port side tramp track moulding pulled away from the hull - the rear-most 1/2 dozen or so rivets. 2. As the wind was light, we launched regardless of the above. We slowly made our way out to the centre of the lake when "Ping!", a tramp (rope) shackle pulled through the rear spar and landed on the tramp by my foot. That was enough, so we sailed back to shore and packed up. I have since spoken to Russ at LR Sails about how to repair the above, and I think I will carry that story in a new thread on the Calypso sub-forum, as it may interest Calypso owners. cheers Doug PS The location and facilities at Lake Samsonvale Water Sports Association are first class. We were there as guests for the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt15 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Shame about the brakes but great to have happened on a calm day on a dam than in the middle of Moreton Bay around swells. Sounds like a simular repair I made to my KulaCat when the tracks ripped away from the hulls. The track is easily bought from bunnings i.e. caravan annex track. My hulls were fine so it was more the rivets giving way. I replaced them all with monel ones and added afew extra rivets to the track. I've visited Lake Samsonvale before and agree the facilities are great. Downside is that the club is very closed off with always having the gate locked even during racing. No one is able to visit or inspect the grounds without having prior permission. You just need to be willing to part with $$$$ for membership and a key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbieandrew Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Rivets did a similar thing when I first sailed my Calypso 16, Here's the post http://www.catsailor.net/index.php?/topic/5014-how-should-i-fix-this/?hl=rivet#entry27296 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisso57 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Okaaaaay ... so it's off to the shop to buy a concertina riveter! Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbieandrew Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 I Would suggest this as a cheap option http://www.bunnings.com.au/kincrome-280mm-short-handle-rivet-gun_p5910185 Much easier to use than most hand rivet guns, i have used it on stainless and monel rivets and it required very little effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt15 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 That Kincrome is a nice idea and cheap too. I struggled to get the monel rivets out with my old rivet gun, think I used a press once or twice hahah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madboutcats Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 I wouldn't recommend a concertina rivet gun unless you are good at holding things real steady, I've found the best rivet gun for sailing is the long arm ones about 15 inches long like Robbie listed, they are a two hand job but you can push the rivet hard into the hole before snapping it so you get a great grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 I'm with madaboutcats on the concertina riveters...... I've had my long-arm riveter for ~20 odd years now and its served me well over that time, still the easiest way to do 6mm X 25mm stainless rivets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbieandrew Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Had a re launch yet Doug? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisso57 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Had a re launch yet Doug?No. Away for a week on a family holiday.I'll be getting the bits together this next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisso57 Posted January 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Project cancelled due to ill health. See my listing in the Boats for sale section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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