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To cut a long story short, he went on to buy a small olive farm over-looking Platanias and the Aegean Sea – and a Cape Cutter 19 and (later) a Lune Whammel 17ft gaff rigged open boat.
The ability to trail and sail was also important. Another owner was grateful that he stumbled across the Honnor Marine stand at a Southampton Boat Show. Being able to easily trail your little boat to new cruising grounds is a great feeling. Many owners of cruising… Returning after 31,000 miles and 360 days under sail in his little yacht, Yann Quenet insists that a small boat is the best. “Small boat equals small problems. When there is no engine, there is nothing to go wrong, just a simple boat that is simple to sail.” The maker markets this model as a hybrid of a kayak and a microskiff. It offers exceptional stability and fits up to two riders comfortably. You can fit it with an outboard motor with a power of 4.5 HP. With this engine, the boat can run at a maximum speed of 10 mph. A similar but less known trailer-sailer-gaffer is the Dix-designed and Honnor Marine-built Cape Cutter 19.
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His rationed food will amount to only 1,000 calories a day, “so I will lose weight and muscle mass, but I want a slow, slow decline.” And while stability can be an issue with the narrow beam, “in the true microskiff world, being called ‘tippy’ is a compliment,” Leslie says. This model will also allow you to use a double battery system, which would enable you to achieve greater speeds. A single battery takes a full twelve hours to recharge, so a twin system would take double that. Keep this in mind when deciding what kind of battery system you’d like with this model. The Microcat HD sits higher out of the water than previous Microcat systems thanks to a redesigned hull. This means that the hoppers are well clear of the waterline, even in windy and choppy conditions. This, in turn, reduces the risk of water leaking into the bait, ensuring that your bait has maximum impact when it enters the water column. The Microcat HD features two hoppers, which can be opened independently for spreading bait over a wide area or simultaneously to distribute a huge amount of bait in one location. This gives you incredible versatility of use, as it enables you to target two features simultaneously, and this is an excellent choice for the carp angler who fishes with multiple rods. Alan told me: “In the Mediterranean my two daughters (aged 12 and 16), my wife and I lived on it for several weeks.”
Fenn says he sees three kinds of microskiff anglers: those who prefer to keep things simple and might be moving up from a paddlecraft; those on a budget who want a well-made craft; and those who are sight-fishing purists, who want to stay away from the crowds and go “stupid shallow.” Is the microskiff the right boat for you? Below are some of the advantages and disadvantages to help you decide: Pros 1. AffordableThe Aquawatt RIB is an amazing electric boat for recreational days on the water, especially if you’re trying to reduce your carbon footprint! It can handle four to six adult passengers, so it’s perfect for family outings. There’s nothing quite like a picnic on the water to create some great memories with your children or spouse.
Most models consist of more than one set of prints. Find more details and the manuals at www.microboathobby.com. The manuals will also contain detailed info on how to assemble and paint the model and - in case you are building them as radio-controlled (RC) models the parts needed to make the propulsion etc. work.Indeed, many sailors downsize to smaller cruisers after retiring and decide to ‘own little and charter large’. Extensive use of inner mouldings means that the boat’s interior ages well, and the well-styled coachroof gives ample sitting headroom. I was delighted to hear from an owner who still sails the Medina that his father and he bought new (as a kit) in 1982.
At first glance, this Sun Cruiser might look the same on paper to the Bay Island. It has almost all of the same features as the Bay Island, after all, right down to the hand-polished mahogany steering wheel! Having a greater battery life also means you can go a little further from the coast without needing to worry too much about being stranded with a dead battery (although all Duffy models have a gauge at the navigation station to inform you of your fuel life). Paul also enjoyed racing the Medina, telling me: “We sailed in the Round the Island Race several times when there was a fleet of maybe 10 Medinas. She was equipped for cruising; not stripped out for racing. We now keep Melinda on shore at Emsworth, sailing around Chichester harbour with my now grown-up children.” Since then we have spent our summers day sailing in the Aegean and occasionally going further afield to Skopelos and Alonnysos. We find our Cape Cutter a fantastic boat, very secure feeling in a blow, well made and with the centreplate up we can approach and anchor at any beach in a few inches of water.”On the maintenance front, Alan found that when drying out on a gravel shore the pivoting keel was prone to getting a stone caught when winding it down so he carried a spare mechanism, but never had to use it.
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