New - Farr 400 at the Annapolis Boat Show!

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October 6 - 10, Thursday till Monday the Annapolis Boat Show attracts more than 50,000 boating enthusiasts from around the world to the waterfront of historic Annapolis, Maryland. Recognized worldwide as a premier sailing showcase, this is the place to see, buy and dream sailing. 

Located at the outside West corner of "D" dock, opposite the Spa Creek Bridge and the Annapolis Yacht Club Annex; stop by to say hello and come see why the FARR 400 is not your average production racer/cruiser. 

The Next Generation, All Carbon, One-Design Racer

The new FARR 400 will be on display and one of the first opportuntities to see this new grand-prix one-design racer up close.  The FARR 400 is an all new, all carbon, 40ft racing yacht that combines Grand-Prix level performance with innovative design details that allow for easy, cost-effective transportation anywhere in the world. 

The FARR 400 was specifically designed with 3 main objectives in mind:

1. Unrivalled performance that is synonymous with the Farr brand - the most successful One Design office in the world.
2. The availability of next generation, grand-prix style racing that was recently developed in the high-performance TP52 class.
3. A boat with no performance compromises that can be easily shipped around the world on a 40’ flat rack container meaning substantial cost savings for the owner.

Designed by Farr Yacht Design, the worlds most successful racing yacht design team, and crafted by Premier Composite Technologies, the FARR 400 is designed and built to the highest standards utilizing the latest advanced composite materials and building techniques to deliver the highest specification one-design to date.

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Busy Buzzing Bees

Spring in Perth and the SW of WA is a wonderful time as all the wildflowers are out; but so are the pollens which are just the thing for bees, but no so for hayfever sufferers! With La Nina being prevalent this year, Australia has had good rainfall (some areas far too much!) so the desert has come alive!

Although we will not get to go north to see the wildflowers, on previous occasions up there we have seen everlastings as far as the horizon. (ridgy didge!!) Everlastings are like the ones below..

In the desert, mixed with the ocre colour of the sand..the colours look sensational. South of Perth, in wine country, its the green and gold that we can see. Wattles are sensational...

But still there is more!!!!!!!! Beautiful Geraldton Wax..........

Then of course are the Grevillias..........

The flowering gums are really sensational. These trees are part of the eucalyptus family and ususally grow up to 30 - 60 meters and higher! (for those of you think in feet..you can do the conversions!).



An absolute favourite is the WA state emblem....the green and red Kangaroo Paw.

Grass trees or Balga bushes were called Black Boys in the old days before we became politically correct. The 'black' part came from the blackened trunks as there needed fire (intense smoke) to re-generate and propagate in the wild. The 'boy' bit you can work out for yourself!!

You can't see the trunks here as these are relatively young. We did find some nice aged ones, however there were some very large Murray Grey bulls sharing their space, and with only a thin fence between them and us...........hmm. Peter thought that the fence would hold but as the bulls were getting quite upset at our presence, I did not want to push my luck with a better photo!

With the flowers, come the beautiful birds. There are many electric BlueWrens that are around at the moment. He was obviously giving us the bum's rush.............

Not long to go now to get back on the sea again!

Walker Bay 10' Hard Dinghy with Sail Kit For Sale, Huatulco

Legendary Walker Bay Rigid Dinghy with Performance Sail Kit only used twice. To buy in the US, this complete package would cost $2500.00. Available from owner here in Huatulco for $15,000 Mexican pesos! Contact huatulcomarine@gmail.com or call 958 100 4484.

Walker Bay 10 Rigid Dinghy Standard Features

• ·        One piece HIMC hull
• ·        6.5’ Hydro Curve oars with detachable blades
• ·        Steelback oar locks and flush-mount sockets
• ·        Wheel in the Keel™
• ·        Stainless steel bow eye
• ·        One way drain plug
• ·        Add-a™ Tube ready
• ·        Sail kit ready

Specifications

External Length           9’8”/295cm

Internal Length            9’4”/284cm

External Beam            4’9”/145cm

Internal Beam              4’5”/135cm

Passengers                 3

Max Payload               449lb/204kg

Weight                         125 lb/57kg

Shaft length                 short

Walker Bay 10 Performance Sail Kit

Features a high aspect sail profile and aluminum daggerboard to optimize speed and upwind performance. Built so that it can be rigged on the water! 

Standard Features & Components

• ·        Battened mainsail
• ·        On/off ratchet block
• ·        Retractable aluminum rudder
• ·        Quick release rudder system
• ·        Adjustable tiller extension stows inside the tiller
• ·        Aluminum daggerboard
• ·        Color coded lines
• ·        Collapsible mast for easy transport or storage
• ·        Clear sail window for better visibility
• ·        Quick release button to attach/detach rudder
• ·        Boom vang with floating cleat

Specifications

Mast height                 14'8"/4.47 m

Boom                            6'6"/2 m

Sail area                       50sq ft./4.6 m2

Draft w/keel                 8"/20 cm

Draft w/o keel             33"/85 cm

MARINE CLASSIFIEDS HUATULCO, MARINA CHAHUE

Simpson Lawrence SeaTiger 555 Manual Windlass in good condition, $350.00 OBO, contact swanfun@hotmail.com or call 958 587 2506

2 Kirkland Marine Batteries. Never used. $70.00 each, contact swanfun@hotmail.com or 958 587 2506

Yacht for Sale: Contessa 26

BRAVO

Year: 1985

Lying Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico $22,000.00 Trailer, Paperwork Ready
Contact: huatulcomarine@gmail.com  or 958 100 4484 (Huatulco)
Dimensions
LOA: 26' LWL: 21' Beam: 6'6''
Displacement: 5300 Draft: 4'
Engine: Diesel Engine(s) HP: 13.5 Engine Model: Kubota (low hours)
Tankage Fuel: 5 Gallon Water: 35 Gallon
Accommodations
• Double Cabin
• Marine Head
• 4 Berths • Force 10 Kerosene Heater
• Ice Box
Sails/Rigging
• New Lifelines
• New Rigging
• Danforth anchor
• CQR anchor • 20' Chain with 200' Rode
• 6 winches
• Harken Roller furling
• Full Suite of Sails, Excellent Condition
Electrical
• 2 batteries
Additional
• Dinghy
• 2 hp Yamaha outboard
• Autopilot
• Tiller steering
• Garmin GPS
• 2 Manual bilge pumps • 3 Blade propeller
• Trailer
• Custom Canvas
• Natty dodger

SOLD!!! Yacht for Sale: Albin Vega 27

PALOMA

Year: 1985

The Albin Vega is a tough little boat, easy handling, and ocean ready. Read more about these great boats here: Albin Vega 27.

Lying Huatulco, Mexico $7500.00 trailer/paperwork ready
Contact huatulcomarine@gmail.com or 958 100 4484

Trailer for easy launch and storage

Full suite of nearly new sails.
Johnson 15 HP outboard
Ground tackle
VHF, Depth Sounder
Solar Panel and ample Battery Storage
New upholstery
New Bottom Paint
Inflatable Dinghy

FYS New Listing! Interlodge

USA 5206 - INTERLODGE
Interlodge was formerly Cristabella, a 2006 Judel/Vrolijk TP52, built by Green Marine. This TP52 was delivered for the 2006 Med Cup Series, after the unfortunate damage to the previous, 2005 Cristabella. Purchased in May 2009 and optimized for IRC Interlodge is one of the most extensively prepared TP52’s available.

This is a 3rd generation Judel/Vrolijk design TP52, a sister ship to other successful Judel/Vrolijk designs 2006 Mean Machine, 2006 Platoon, and 2006 Pinta (Flash Glove, Natalie J).

Interlodge has been consistently tweaked, optimized and professionally maintained for racing. This yacht and team have continually competed at the highest level against several other top-end TP 52 and IRC 50’ yachts and consistently proven successful.

Interlodge currently has 2+ full inventories of Quantum Racing Sails
1st String Racing Mainsails and Jibs are 100% Carbon Fiber Fusion Membranes
October 2009: Modified Quantum Test Square Top Mainsail
January 2010 Carbon/Aramid Square Top Mainsail
March 2011: Carbon Square Top Mainsail
March 2011 - new Jib Top
March 2010 - new Code 0
March 2010 - new Genoa Staysail

INTERLODGE has been continually updated and optimized to remain a top-level competing grand-prix yacht. This represents a great value, turn-key race yacht prepared to win and any venue.

2009 - New CNC Keel Fin and Bulb from AG Price in NZL, designed for IRC by J/V.
2009 - Aft Deck Extensions / Hull Flare added, IRC Optimization by J/V
2009 - IRC optimized bow sprit with 2 tack lines setup
2009 - Rig Modification to allow for square top mains, done by Hall Spars
January 2010 - 4:1 Back Stay system with new Lewmar 60 Winches
June 2010 – Spinnaker String Drop System added
May 2010 - Additional Forward Bulkhead added
March 2011 - Hull Flare Removed and back to IRC optimized hull shape for 2011 IRC Rule
March 2011 – New Deck Paint Job
March 2011 – New Topsides painted
March 2011 – New Durapox Bottom Job wet-sanded and polished.

July 2011 - New Sail Drive

Interlodge represents a a great value, turn-key race yacht prepared to win at any venue.

Contact Bill O'Malley for details.