SS Vikingen

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

Here we Go folks she was launched to day with no drama’s and has proved to be, stable, smooth running, and reasonable nimble on the turns, with a good lick of speed at full throttle.

 

going astern is drama free also with full right rudder initially to counter the prop side thrust then she simply glides backwards in a straight line. Steering is pretty near non exsistant but that was expected.

 

the pics

 

 

There is a 3rd pic in the album but it won’t let me put it in here
Phil

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Well done, Phil

 

She looks very stable and ladylike on the water?………and ideal sailing conditions too

 

Bob

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

Thanks Bob yes it  was pretty good today apart from a few strong gusts but she handled them without any serious drama rolling slightly and slowly before the wind.

 

 the 10mm sub keel works like bilge keels slowing any roll right down so as the wind drops she comes upright and stays there.

 

the thinned out lower bow section does its job going astern too

 just like the deep forefoot on a cobble she runs astern in a dead straight line

 

Phil

[LARRY WHETTONParticipant @larrywhetton68737]

hi Phil glad launch went well,….looks good on the water , still working on cad program,…….whats next ?, just knocked up a american tug based on a Glynn guest plan,………now looking boat detailing ,but struggling ,………..cheers larry.

[LARRY WHETTONParticipant @larrywhetton68737]

whoops forgot the picture  …Larry

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

Thanks Larry that tug looks sweet mate.

 

Phil

[LARRY WHETTONParticipant @larrywhetton68737]

hi Phil when is club open week end ,any details please. cheers larry.

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

Er Confused here Larry what club open weekend??

 

If your talking about the fun sail day I’m organising at wellington its this sunday starting at 10:00

 

Directions at        Google Maps

 

Lets hope its a good weather day and It’d be a pleasure to see you again mate

 

Phil

[LARRY WHETTONParticipant @larrywhetton68737]

HI phil yes thats the one , ….. can i bring a boat ?. info required cheers larry.

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

Absolutely Larry the more the merrier Mate have you got the directions from the google maps link ok.?

 

basically leave the M5 at Junction 26 and follow signs to Wellington (approx 2.5 miles) at the second set of traffic lights turn right,

 

follow this road until you see the “Sportsman Pub” on your left, (approx 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile)

 

turn left, into “Corams lane” keep straight when the road turns right.

 

30 yds further and the road splits 3 ways. take the middle lane and 40 yds down is where you unload your boats.

 

the participants car park is 20 yds further on. watch for my assistants directing traffic.please try to arrive just before 10:00

 

We have a steering course for the smaller boats. (approx 600 to 750mm x up to 250mm)

Also a 2.4m 60kg hull for those that want to exercise their tugs. we will find you a team mate if necessary! All this is for fun however the best score on the steering course will recieve a memento of their achievment!

 

If you have a live steam model or a sailing yacht there will be quiet times set aside on the 2nd pond.

 

Also going on in the field alongside is a host of family entertainment including a fun dog show run by our local dog charity “WAG” and various other “on stage” acts

 

Phil

[LARRY WHETTONParticipant @larrywhetton68737]

hi Phil sorry i mised your weekend event comited elsware for got it was clevendon weekend wich is my club may be another time, hope it went well ……..cheers larry.

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

No Worries Larry I did know about the clevedon show but didn’t realise you were in that club next year I will have all the local club calenders at my disposal so I can pick a more suitable  weekend

 

 

Phil

[LARRY WHETTONParticipant @larrywhetton68737]

    hi there hows the modelling going , haven’t been on forum lately ,

   had some bad , posts sent to me , there’s is one who wants to take the urine out of 

somebody , but to the present i want to wish you and your family a…………..

      very merry Christmas and happy new year …..thanks for your help this year

             see you round the pool …….. Larry……  

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

Hi Larry Good to hear from you matey! I’ve been a lot quiet on here myself of late, lots of work commitments and some involvement else where on the web,

 

I think I right in saying that your at the clevedon club are you not, well I have a young lad working with me whose father inlawisa member there too Small world init.

 

And A Merry Christmas and Prosperous New to your self and all your family from me and mine!

 

Phil

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