I got a sail in today and really enjoyed it.
That's two in two days and it all flowed smoothly.
I asked myself "what is it about this boat that make you just want to be on it?"
I can't put it into words succinctly but will keep having the conversation.

What do you love about your boat?


Sailing today

Oh and led zepplin on the big screen with surround sound!

Not much not to love, fast, comfortable, easily sailed by 2 senior citizens and a dream to sail.

It's modern and comfortable enough to keep my kids happy, and still has a nice turn of speed for me. Sensibly rigged and easy to sail - I just love her!

I have to go with Shaggy, I love how everything moves, the clouds move, the wind, water, boat....everything moves....it's so alive.

Lazzz said..
The room I have below, the fact that I have set up just about everything how I like it .....................and of course the fridge
Aaaaand just sitting in the cockpit in a nice noreaster enjoying life!!

Hey Lazzz
Loving your fridge and I'm pretty sure I know where your moored
Just a bugger we are locked down

Lazzz said..
The room I have below, the fact that I have set up just about everything how I like it .....................and of course the fridge
Aaaaand just sitting in the cockpit in a nice noreaster enjoying life!!

Lazzz are beverages with 'Dry' or 'Cold filtered' or similar descriptions on their labels still classed as beer these days or are they your emergency fire extinguishers? And shouldn't that sign on the bottom of the fridge read 'Life preservers'

Craig66 said..

Hey Lazzz
Loving your fridge and I'm pretty sure I know where your moored
Just a bugger we are locked down

Kooroora Bay mate & would love to share a couple of cold bevies with you when all this is over!!

GKandCC said..

Lazzz are beverages with 'Dry' or 'Cold filtered' or similar descriptions on their labels still classed as beer these days or are they your emergency fire extinguishers? And shouldn't that sign on the bottom of the fridge read 'Life preservers'

Depends who's asking mate, I'm going out to test them tomorrow!!

Lazzz said..
The room I have below, the fact that I have set up just about everything how I like it .....................and of course the fridge
Aaaaand just sitting in the cockpit in a nice noreaster enjoying life!!

Lazz
I loved your pictures when you previously posted them.
How do you successful power this friendly monster?

Bundeenabuoy said...

Lazz
I loved your pictures when you previously posted them.
How do you successful power this friendly monster?

I don't think of it as a monster although the beer mysteriously disappears sometimes!! I have 780Ah of house batteries charged by 550W of solar panels. It is 330lt with a Danfoss 12vdc BD50F compressor running 24/7. There is also a 240V compressor but that has been out of gas for 4 years as I am on a swing mooring.

Warlock sails ok to windward - see 1/2 way down this page and download the word doc twinkeels Wright.doc

www.boatdesign.net/threads/twin-keel-research.5315/page-3

Datawiz said..

TKNick said..
Warlock and her twin keels on the beach at Vincentia for a prop clean and to swap out a sonar transducer

Looking at this pic - why oh why are we hauling out our boats and lathering them with toxic chemicals to kill the marine organisms that naturally populate our hulls, and in the process pollute the marine environment, when with a suitable keel design, we can clean our hulls in a totally environmentally responsible way?

Whose going to gouge a dollar from that though?
Yacht owners are rich remember, money is no object, must have all the unnecessary facilities and get someone else to do the work.

BlueMoon said..

Datawiz said..

TKNick said..
Warlock and her twin keels on the beach at Vincentia for a prop clean and to swap out a sonar transducer

Looking at this pic - why oh why are we hauling out our boats and lathering them with toxic chemicals to kill the marine organisms that naturally populate our hulls, and in the process pollute the marine environment, when with a suitable keel design, we can clean our hulls in a totally environmentally responsible way?

Whose going to gouge a dollar from that though?
Yacht owners are rich remember, money is no object, must have all the unnecessary facilities and get someone else to do the work.

Yep, you're right Blue Moon.
I'm becoming increasingly concerned about the environmental damage caused by current antifouls....

"How do I love thee?
Let me count the ways..."
(Elizabeth Barrett Browning)

After much ado, and many band-aid boats along the way, I have found my perfect match in 'Wavesong', a 1985 Mark 2 Mottle 33. There are so many aspects of my boat that I adore.

Near new diesel engine.
Hot water service.
Very well equipped galley.
Huge eutectic fridge.
Forepeak devoted to storage.
Centre cockpit with seats long enough to nap on.
Autopilot :)
Most sail controls led aft.
Electric anchor winch with controls both in cockpit and on foredeck.
Lazy jacks.
Sails and rigging in good condition.
Bimini to escape the sun.
Princess seats at the stern.
'Walk-through' stern with steps on transom leading to duckboard with telescopic swim ladder.
Solar arch/targa davits which are raised and lowered by winch.
Aft 'stateroom' with opening ports in transom and overhead hatch plus vents.
Good turn of speed...the attached video was taken on Moreton Bay in 15-20 knots. Occasionally hit 10s...I'm happy with that.
Perfect size for a single to sail and liveaboard...which I do.

Wavesong is my home. My muse. We take care of each other and bring out the best in one another.

Whilst I enjoy taking others sailing, I love it most when it's just the boat and I doing our thing together. Communing. I find my focus is clear and I am super aware and in tune with the boat, the sea and the wind. During those times, nothing else exists. It quietens my busy mind. It's all very Zen.

Have I mentioned lately how much I love my boat??

twodogs1969 said..

SV Wavesong said..
"How do I love thee?
Let me count the ways..."
(Elizabeth Barrett Browning)

After much ado, and many band-aid boats along the way, I have found my perfect match in 'Wavesong', a 1985 Mark 2 Mottle 33. There are so many aspects of my boat that I adore.

Near new diesel engine.
Hot water service.
Very well equipped galley.
Forepeak devoted to storage.
Centre cockpit with seats long enough to nap on.
Autopilot :)
Most sail controls led aft.
Electric anchor winch with controls both in cockpit and on foredeck.
Lazy jacks.
Sails and rigging in good condition.
Bimini to escape the sun.
Princess seats at the stern.
'Walk-through' stern with steps on transom leading to duckboard with telescopic swim ladder.
Solar arch/targa davits which are raised and lowered by winch.
Aft 'stateroom' with opening ports in transom and overhead hatch plus vents.
Good turn of speed...the attached video was taken on Moreton Bay in 15-20 knots. Occasionally hit 10s...I'm happy with that.
Perfect size for a single to sail and liveaboard...which I do.

Wavesong is my home. My muse. We take care of each other and bring out the best in one another.

Whilst I enjoy taking others sailing, I love it most when it's just the boat and I doing our thing together. Communing. I find my focus is clear and I am super aware and in tune with the boat, the sea and the wind. During those times, nothing else exists. It quietens my busy mind. It's all very Zen.

Have I mentioned lately how much I love my boat??

Hi Tracey
Last I saw you had it up for sale. Have you decided on keeping her?

Hi Scott

Was having a 'moment'.

SV Wavesong said..

twodogs1969 said..

SV Wavesong said..
"How do I love thee?
Let me count the ways..."
(Elizabeth Barrett Browning)

After much ado, and many band-aid boats along the way, I have found my perfect match in 'Wavesong', a 1985 Mark 2 Mottle 33. There are so many aspects of my boat that I adore.

Near new diesel engine.
Hot water service.
Very well equipped galley.
Forepeak devoted to storage.
Centre cockpit with seats long enough to nap on.
Autopilot :)
Most sail controls led aft.
Electric anchor winch with controls both in cockpit and on foredeck.
Lazy jacks.
Sails and rigging in good condition.
Bimini to escape the sun.
Princess seats at the stern.
'Walk-through' stern with steps on transom leading to duckboard with telescopic swim ladder.
Solar arch/targa davits which are raised and lowered by winch.
Aft 'stateroom' with opening ports in transom and overhead hatch plus vents.
Good turn of speed...the attached video was taken on Moreton Bay in 15-20 knots. Occasionally hit 10s...I'm happy with that.
Perfect size for a single to sail and liveaboard...which I do.

Wavesong is my home. My muse. We take care of each other and bring out the best in one another.

Whilst I enjoy taking others sailing, I love it most when it's just the boat and I doing our thing together. Communing. I find my focus is clear and I am super aware and in tune with the boat, the sea and the wind. During those times, nothing else exists. It quietens my busy mind. It's all very Zen.

Have I mentioned lately how much I love my boat??

Hi Tracey
Last I saw you had it up for sale. Have you decided on keeping her?

Hi Scott

Was having a 'moment'.

Good idea hope all is well