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New S&S Swan 41 |
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Andrew, |
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Dear Andrew, |
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congrats on the purchase Andrew, I am the dissappointed person from the earlier posts!!!! From memory the broker said you were located in Australia but if I am wrong and you need crew in Auckland let me know - most of my sailing has been on a Swan 53 and would love to continue crewing and learning on them cheers Matt |
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Thanks for your advice Jayne and Daniel, I have decided to stay with the original hatch. Sorry Matt, all being well will leave Auckland in a couple of months for delivery to Sydney via Lord Howe.
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Hello Andrew, wellcome to the 41 club!!! On 41/022 we kept the original design for the forward hatch because we love it, but modified it to have some "drop down" effect when closing so as to have it pressing against some rubber joints. It is perfectly waterproof. Search in this forum for a specific thread. One remark: it was a nightmare for the man who made it as it has a rather complicated shape. Kind regards fromFrance, I am sure you will love your new mistress for a long time! Philippe |
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let me know if you need crew, have done Opua to Brisbane on an Oyster 53 in 05 cheers Matt |
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Hi Andrew, Your question about replacing the forward hatch as part of a teak deck replacement is interesting. I have wondered about the ability of Anthea’s (Swan 41/59) original forward hatch to withstand severe weather. Adlaird Coles, in Appendix 6 of Heavy Weather Sailing, describes the loss of Morning Cloud in 1974. Casse Tete IV (a Swan 41) was in the same storm. In his discussion of fore hatches, Coles notes that during the severe gale Casse Tete’s forward hatch suffered one broken screw and three loose screws, which necessitated a dangerous repair during the storm. Morning Cloud’s hatch cover was completely washed away, allowing significant water entry into the boat. While I hope to avoid replacing Anthea’s teak deck (and instead plan on bequeathing that job to my children when they are older), I have wondered about strengthening the attachment of the plexiglass hatch cover to the inside of the hatchbox by installing two or four latches. Any comments or observations about this would be most welcome. Mark |
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Andrew, please have a look at thread of 27 may 2008, page 10 on the maintenance part of the forum. This should help you decide. Regards. Philippe, 41/022 |
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Mark, |
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Hi Mark, |
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Thanks all for your continuing advice, unfortunately I'm a long way from Scotch Bonnet which is in NZ at the moment but will check the number of catches as soon as I can, in the meantime is there enough detail in this picture for anyone to form an opinion? It seems to me that other hatches pictured have visible external fittings in the corners so perhaps we only have 1 catch. Out of interest speaking to a business friend today, a keen sailor visiting from UK, I showed him a photo of Scotch Bonnet which he correctly identified as a Swan 41 and told me he had sailed on one in the '79 Fastnet race, I've sent him a message to see if he remembers the name.
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Andrew, there does not seem to be any catch on your hatch. Please find enclosed photos of the modified hatch of 41/022 with four Fasteners by Protex (part nb 61-1610). Adding seals and modifying the rails to have the hatch "dropping down" on the seals as it closes completely solved the problem. I can send you detailed drawings if you wish and sen me your e mail. Kind regards. Philippe 41/022 Soeur Anne |
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Dear Philippe, The latches you installed look fabulous. I’d like to install them on Anthea, but I’m a little daunted by the thought of having to modify the rails. Anthea’s foreward hatch does drop down a bit as the hatch closes – is it still necessary to modify the rails? It would be great if you could send the drawings you mentioned. My email addresss is: jb141@humboldt.edu. Many thanks. Mark 41/59 Anthea |
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Hi Andrew
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Thanks Philippe, would much appreciate drawings of your hatch, my email is agl61065@bigpond.net.au. And thanks also David, Baron looks gorgeous, can you post more pictures? Is your hatch to the same design as Philippe's? Have you also gone with 4 latches, if so are they from Nautor or Protex?
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Andrew
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Hi Andrew
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Andrew, can you tell me the yard you used to replace your decks please? Am looking at a Swan 48 and it looks as though needs a teak deck replacement and I am keen to build this cost into any potiential offer level I make.
Thanks Matt |
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Hi Matt, Brin Wilson Boats at Gulf Harbour is replacing the deck, so far I am very happy with their advice and work although haven't yet seen the deck, hopefully next week! Good luck with negotiations. Andrew 41/039 |
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Thank you Andrew. I actually spoke to the Brin Wilson yard to get a quote on a full Osmosis treatment, did they do this work for you as well as the deck? Also, are you going for traditional teak or using their Flexiteek system? If its ok with you, if I am able to buy the 48 I would be keen to communicate offline as regards to quotes for the work done so I know I am on the right track
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