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andy59 said..

claverton said..
Hi Andy, congratulations on what you've achieved. Listened to your comments on the podcast re. bigger boat. Do you have any thoughts on what style/size of boat for the next one?

Yeah it was pretty funny, as soon as I got permission I was on the internet straight away. Didn't take me long to find my dream boat. I have put a deposit on an xyacht 442,nlooking forward to sailing with friends and family.
http://www.boatpoint.com.au/boats-for-sale/dealer/used/OAG-AD-13051383/2001-X-YACHTS-X-442-MKII/?cr=0&psq=%28%28%28Service%3D%5Bboatsales%5D%26Make%3D%5BX-YACHTS%5D%29%26Service%3DBoatsales%29%26%28%28%28SiloType%3DDealer%20used%20boats%7CSiloType%3DDealer%20new%20boats%29%7CSiloType%3DPrivate%20used%20boats%29%7CSiloType%3DDemo%20and%20near%20new%20boats%29%29&pso=0&pss=Premium
Its a lot of money for a 16 year old boat but I just love these boats and you know for sure, well as much as you can know, that the keel isn't going to fall off and you can trust the boat offshore.
But I am going to miss the little S and S 34 she's a great little boat and it will be sad to see her go.

an interesting change-up Andy! not only a difference in upwind speed, but I suspect you will get a bit more downwind surfing action in this boat

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Andrew68 said..

andy59 said..

claverton said..
Hi Andy, congratulations on what you've achieved. Listened to your comments on the podcast re. bigger boat. Do you have any thoughts on what style/size of boat for the next one?

Yeah it was pretty funny, as soon as I got permission I was on the internet straight away. Didn't take me long to find my dream boat. ........

Hi Andy,

I think it is amazing that a major sailing record like this exists that can be done in boat that is no better than what is owned by many of the members on this forum. It seems you have demonstrated that it possible to achieve the record within the resources available to the average sailor.

Do you think the S&S 34 is a good boat for the sub 40' westerly circumnavigation record ? Are there better alternatives ?

Andrew

Yeah I think its an ideal boat to set the record, definitely the boat performed really well from Bass Strait all the way to Cape Agulhas, over 2 months into the wind, which is a pretty good test of a boat. down wind all the way in the Atlantic was fun and easy sailing.
Of course once the record is set you'll need a state of the art 40footer to break it. But as a boat to sail single handed around the world on a budget a boat like the S and S 34 has to be at the top of the list.

Yeah Claverton it should be a bit of fun as well as having room for a few others in relative comfort

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Hi Andy,

I think it is amazing that a major sailing record like this exists that can be done in boat that is no better than what is owned by many of the members on this forum. It seems you have demonstrated that it possible to achieve the record within the resources available to the average sailor.

Yes, fantastic effort indeed!

Andy, you mentioned in one of David's podcasts about borrowing Jessica's idea of using close cell foam as a cabin top headliner. I have a similar problem in that the vinyl is pretty tatty and pealing off. I had a go at replacing with more vinyl but the exercise was a fraught with difficulty & results weren't good. Closed cell foam might be a much better solution.

Did you end up using this stuff? If so what type of foam did you use and how did you attach it? I found this supplier in Sydney which looks to have a pretty good range:
metrofoam.com.au/index.html

He just snuck off without so much as a "by your leave" and is nearly at Panama!

Andy , did she who must be obeyed tell you to get moving, and pick up some groceries on the way home ?????? !!

Half way across the Pacific Now. The thought of getting that new boat,,,, must be paddling with his ukulele too.

He's back!!!

Well done Andy :)

well done Andy !!!! amazing achievement !!!!!!

Congratulations and welcome home Andy!!
Enjoy that long, hot shower and your comfy bed...you have so earned it ?

Job well done Andy. Congrats.

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theselkie said..
Congratulations and welcome home Andy!!
Enjoy that long, hot shower and your comfy bed...you have so earned it ?

Dumb phone changed my smiley to a question mark... Try again

Thanks guys it's great to be back home! Kind of bittersweet though now the adventure is over.

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claverton said..
Andy, you mentioned in one of David's podcasts about borrowing Jessica's idea of using close cell foam as a cabin top headliner. I have a similar problem in that the vinyl is pretty tatty and pealing off. I had a go at replacing with more vinyl but the exercise was a fraught with difficulty & results weren't good. Closed cell foam might be a much better solution.

Did you end up using this stuff? If so what type of foam did you use and how did you attach it? I found this supplier in Sydney which looks to have a pretty good range:
metrofoam.com.au/index.html

Hi claverton
I just ended up sanding all the the old foam off and painting the ceiling.