Lord Helmsman


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av Peter Rozendal, Netherlands, 2012-01-21


Båtens årsmodell:

1980

Års erfarenhetet av modellen:

2 år, Familje & kappsegling

Normal besättning:

2 person(er)

Seglingsegenskaperna:

The ship is very fast. There is no need to reef below 5 Beaufort, meaning full mainsail and 110% genua can be used. Is faster than the LYS-figure indicates. Boat goes quickly to one side, but remains at 25 degrees. Very good on upwind, keeps track. Withstands bad wx.

Hur det är att bo i båten:

You feel save at the rudder. Living comfort for 3 adults at maximum. Good nav seat and effective kitchen. Plenty of stowing room.

Positiva egenskaper:

Strongly built and safe feeling. Lots of ways to trim the boat. Standard bilge handpump, selftacking jib, rigid rig, backstays, build for speed and comfort. No osmosis after 30 years.

Problem / svaga punkter:

Harbour manoeuvres needs some feeling for the long keeled boat: let the boat do it for you by his inertion, do not try to override the boat in the harbour.

Genomförda förbättringar:

Found no real big improvement proposal up till now.

Övriga kommentarer:

If you come across a Lord Helmsman, ask the owner if he really wants to sell the boat. Once a Lord Helmsman and you will not need anything else for years to come