Offshore Yacht Class Owners Association Forum

Windvane

sawdoc — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:32:01 GMT

Hi
I've now got to the stage where I have a reasonably balanced rig on my Offshore 8 Metre. I do have a tiller pilot which works ok but was considering if a windvane would be a more sustainable option for longer passages - less power draw would be one big advantage.

Has anyone fitted one or any comments on fitting one on to the transom of an O8M ? Some people have managed a home build version - the commercial kits seem quite expensive

SABB Diesel Spares for sale

DavidB — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:43:49 GMT

I have now removed the SABB 8H Diesel from our Halcyon 27 and bought a Vetus which I will fit over the winter. My entire SABB collection is thus surplus to requiements. If you need anything, please get in touch via email dgbalfour@gmail.com.

I have one complete engine (working) including a recently reconditioned cylinder head, dynastart (with control boxes), variable pitch prop, remote pitch and throttle linkage (for mounting aft in cockpit rather than through the floor) and all the other gubbins. I thought the gearbox had seized in forward pitch, but the act of removing it from the boat seems to have freed it off.

I also have another engine in pieces, again with all the accessories less shaft and prop, but with the forward and reverse type gearbox. This engine was also running well when I stripped it. The head is good and I have had the injector reconditioned as a spare - it has never been used. The dynastart is new.

I may be able to deliver the complete engine at the buyers cost as I have a hoist and trailer (for the time being). I would also be prepared to strip the complete engine if there was demand for its internals.

I hope 'Sabbers' can find a new home in somebody else's Halcyon.

Regards,

David

Halcyon numbers

Grahame — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:40:44 GMT

Hi there,
Can anyone help,I recently bought a Halcyon 23, and on the bulkhead there is a set of numbers, what are they? also does anyone know anything of the history of my boat, she is called Binary Bit,
thanks

Halcyon 23, drying moorings

Periglis — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:20:23 GMT

Hi all of you H23 owners out there, I have only had my boat in the water this current season and find I have to take the rudder off each time I moor up because the boat will otherwise sit on it's rudder putting the whole weight of the stern on the little retaining split-pin in my rudder pintle. Is it normal or do I have to keep the stern light and shift all my heavier locker gear forward to get her to sit on her keels, leaving the rudder safely off the mud. Thoughts would be appreciated, thanks.

Cleaning the bilge.

lythambelle — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:06:58 GMT

My H27 has been standing ashore for 3-4 yrs after I had an accident, I'm now looking to "put her in next yr", among the jobs is servicing/changing the engine however first I need to clean yrs of gunk out of the bilge which has a mix of oil/diesel & water in it.

Can anyone recomend a Degreaser that is safe to use on Fibreglass? Something along the lines of Jizer/Swarfega heavy duty?

I want to degrease, cleanse with pressure washer and pump out through bilge pump into an old chemical drum.

Cradle for H27

Portodude — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:48:21 GMT

I am planning on building a cradle for my H27. Can anyone give me the rough dimensions of a suitable cradle. Mostly how long, how wide and the positions of the supports. I'm planning on using scaffold poles for the construction. Off course, if anyone has a cradle to sell I'd be very interested bearing in mind I'm in Edinburgh.

Afloat at last

Orakei — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 10:34:22 GMT

After at least 5 years in the drive at home undergoing various refurbishment (hampered by the arrival of 2 children, 3 job changes and a distinct cash flow problem for a while), Orakei is now afloat and happy on the sea. I've not had the sails up yet but I'm looking forward to doing so next week or the week after. She's a Halcyon 23 of 1969 vintage.

High points of restoration included total renewal of the woodwork lining the port side of the main cabin. Also, I was stunned when the 1964-vintage (apparently; I am suspicious of this estimate, as this is older than the boat itself) Yanmar NTS-70R engine chugged into life with its liberal dosage of easy-start and acrobatic decompression-lever lifting.

To those who do this regularly the bits that were most scary will appear mundane but launching, and raising the mast, were easily the most stressful. With about 2'10" of falling tide left to launch on (coincidence that this is the reported draught, eh?), she was still half-stuck on the trailer. "She's gotta go, boys, this is the point of no return". She went.

The mast was raised in the dark with a wind blowing it sideways. Two brave hearties supported it sideways while another hauled on the foresail halyard. I attached the stays as she went up. All's well that ends well.

Lying on a mud berth, she heels alarmingly when the tide goes out. Must do something about that (like put her somewhere else).

I look forward to sailing her at last after all this time. The home driveway seems empty without her, but my wife tells me that's a Good Thing.

H27 mast-step wood block deformation

Hipocampo — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 10:51:09 GMT

Dear list members,

We changed the rigging of our H27 Hipocampo this summer because the previous rig was very old and we did not know the date of installation. An inmediate effec was the increasing deformation of the hardwood block under the mast-step (it was slightly deformed before of the rigging renovation) as well as of the coachroof under it. After reading several posts in this forum and revising OYCOA Newsletter Autum 1996, we found that this is a general problem in the H27.

We think that the solution could be to place a SS plate (15-20 mm thick) under the mast-step. However, we are grateful for any suggestions and comments about this or other technical solutions.

All the best,

Susana and Antonio
Hipocampo, H27, sailing the Alboran Sea and the Strait of Gibraltar

OYCOA Hulls

HarryS — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:07:46 GMT

Forwarded by Bob Calver to me, might be of interest to the historians amoungst us.

Cheers

Harry Sharp

From: ray smith <smithray_40@msn.com>
Subject: GLASSFIBRE HULLS
To: b.calver@btinternet.com
Date: Sunday, 26 July, 2009, 6:56 PM

FAO B CALVER
Members of the offshore yachts ass who own halcyon 27 and nantucket clippers may
be interested to know ,that whilst offshore built their boats ,most of the grp hulls were built by
Thames marine at canvey island essex ,The home of the snapdragon and mirage range, Many
other boats glassfibre hulls and decks were also constructed at thames including, HOLMAN PYE
rustlers, GUY THOMPSONS T24 andT31. CARTER OFFSHORE, PROUT CATS and others
The former thames factory still has a grp workshop called Haven mouldings managed by myself
Ray smith and Steve irving both former thames employees.Any of your members who may wish to disscuss
any Thames history are welcome to contact us on 01268 698823
Ray

Halcyon 23 mast

ChristianBalmer — Thur, 23 Jul 2009 19:28:03 GMT

Hi

I've recently bought an halcyon 23 and spent some time refitting her. All's done now with the exception of the replacement of the rigging screws and mounting of a VHF antenna on the top of the mast which i plan to complete this weekend.

I have put the mast up so she could go on her mooring and i am comfortable with taking it down and putting it back up but at present the mast is leaning slightly forwards rather than raking back.

The angle seems to be dictated by the bolts used to secure the mast i.e. the bottom securing bolt forces the mast towards the rear of the mounting, leaning the mast forward. Is this normal? Can it be solved by using a smaller bottom bolt to allow play? Is there some trick to it all?

Any help would be appreciated.

OYCOA Rally 11/07/09

HarryS — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:31:56 GMT

Hallo Folks,

We're having an OYCOA rally at Burham on Crouch in Essex on Saturday 11th July. All welcome.
We are urgently looking for new active members to get involved in running the association.

Please contact me

harry.sharp@fairwinds.uk.com

H23 Outboard

PeteH — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:50:18 GMT

I have just parted company with my old Stuart Turner inboard and I am not sure I can afford a new inboard replacement. Has anyone any experience/advice concerning use of outboards with an H23? In particular:

Is it possible?

Minimum hp necessary.

Long or short shaft

Problems with transom hung rudder.

Would be grateful for any advice tips.

Halcyon Clipper plans

bigboebier — Thur, 28 May 2009 16:01:03 GMT

I am just refit my Halcyon Clipper and looking for plans or pictures oft the galley.

Water UP the cockpit drain

SouthernCross — Thur, 28 May 2009 08:03:03 GMT

Hello,
  I was delighted to find your web site recently and would like to post a query.
  My so far limited experience with 'Southern Cross', a Halcyon 27 came to the fore this spring when with the wieght of three grown men in the cockpit we were rather suprised to find sea water coming up the cockpit drain. At the time we were sailing fast on a broad reach under full main and the big genoa. The freeboard astern was only a few inches.
When only two are in the cockpit the problem is less so, and on my own not at all. Even with the three it need not get dangerous but we are off to Holland soon and I would appreciate any comments or advice.
The boat carries the excellent though heavy Sabb 8 h.p. All heavy equipment like spare anchors and chain were stowed right forward under the forward berths at the time.
Thank you for your consideration or similar experiences.
    Richard

Remote pitch control

Portodude — Wed, 20 May 2009 13:15:29 GMT

The pitch control cable broke the other day so I had to use manual mode (remove cockpit sole and use foot!) It did show how lousy my cable arrangement was, I couldn't get full pitch in either forward or reverse. Has anyone re-engined their boat and have the old remote system still? Its either that or drill a hole in the floor.

Hopefully

Simon