This is a well known kit and there are plenty of examples to be found via a search of the internet. This kit was acquired via a friend from a person who had bought it but it was never started. The original purchaser had also obtained two servos and had kindly printed off the English version of the instructions. The pictures show the progress so far, more can be found @
https://building-katie.blogspot.com/2023/02/
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This is a well known kit and there are plenty of examples to be found via a search of the internet. This kit was acquired via a friend from a person who had bought it but it was never started. The original purchaser had also obtained two servos and had kindly printed off the English version of the instructions. The pictures show the progress so far, more can be found @
The deck has been varnished and cockpit is made but this does need a few more coats.
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thanks for the compliment - However the tabernacle is false and its all glued together - but this is not glued to the boat - so once the sheets are unattached and the shrouds released, the mast just lifts off, so its easy to transport.
It was a touch windy really and in the gusts the boat did get knocked over - on a lighter wind day I'll try and make a video.
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Hi Andy here is Pelican going at near full speed, a small bow wave but otherwise fairly level.
The fore sail creates a wind slot that smoothes the airflow and when tightened (3rd. Channel) the speed increases. The bowsprit is there as otherwise the sail plan does not fit on the boat.
I used different mast stays to add a bit of the 'old charm' to this yacht.
The name Pelican came to me while watching the pelicans here in Australia where I am now. They are very elegant in the air but landing is wings all over the place then they resume their elegance like swans on the water. I am watching one now on his/her regular breakfast route.
regards
Roy
I do think your gaff version looks great, a touch of a Norfolk Broads boat about it. Perhaps I'll look at how I could make another rig for my Bella. Would be interested to see how you fitted the extra servo in for the second sail/jib.
Had another sail today in slightly less wind, so it was a better test. The servo for the sails was OK - occasionally there was a need to luff up so the sails were pulled in but once in the servo seemed to hold them tight. I made a 2:1 system for the main, this does mean this is let out slightly further than the jib but in gusty winds this does help balance the boat, as it releases some of the power and helps stop the boat turning up into the wind.
I'll leave the trim as it is - did think about moving the batteries but it would mean removing the cockpit each time the batteries need replacing. Another couple of sails may show some other issues and it would be good to sail it alongside some other boats.
The second sail was in slightly lighter winds, so it was a better test of how well the boat sailed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcRDuN4cJo8
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Lovely looking yacht is the Bella. Quite brave of you to sail it at Fleetwood. The winds there are generally stiff to strong, plus you have the additional challenge of dealing with salt water !
Good luck 😉
