[frers-list]Frers33 Offshore Capable ?

[Courtney Thomas]

Art,

Thanks for the reply :-)

How do I reach B.Carroll ?  I'd very much like to hear his thoughts  
regarding possible Frers33 alterations for offshore work, if he supports 
such an idea.

The Frers33 had some appeal for such a purpose in that it is presumably 
fast and I thought she might be relatively facile for single-handing as 
well.

Your thoughts are appreciated.

By the way, the former owner removed the keel, whose resetting 
recommendations I'd also like to hear, along with any other suggestions 
while the keel's off. Perhaps there's even an upside to this regarding 
implementing structural alterations that might be advised.

Cordially,

Courtney

On 5/10/2011 10:54 PM, Arthur Kelley wrote:
> For a definitive answer you might reach out to Barrry Carrol who is still active after selling the boat building business. I have always thought of the boat more for coastal racing/cruising but with nothing to back that up. The construction is moderately light. The phrase "reef early" comes to mind. I've done 10'+ waves with reefed main and #3 and clearly survived but don't know the limits.
>
> Art Kelley
>
> On May 10, 2011, at 8:42 PM, FRANCIS ALBERT<fxalbert@prodigy.net>  wrote:
>
>> I've raced the Frere 33 extensively for the last 5 years over 500 miles and I would say this is NOT an offshore boat. It has to little freeboard and is much to tender of a boat. I've sailed the boat once in gale force winds and it was a constant effort to maintain control. Don't take this boat offshore.
>>
>> On Tue May 10th, 2011 4:47 PM EDT Courtney Thomas wrote:
>>
>>> Ahoy !
>>>
>>> How suitable are the Frers33s for offshore work ? Transoceanic ?
>>>
>>> Are there any subscribers who've actually used one for bluewater
>>> cruising and if so:
>>>
>>> 1) how was it specifically outfitted for the voyage ?
>>>
>>> 2) what would you do differently if repeated ?
>>>
>>> 3) structurally adequate and if not, how would you alter ?
>>>
>>> 4) unalterable deficiencies ?
>>>
>>> 5) what passages were made ?
>>>
>>> Appreciatively,
>>>
>>> Courtney Thomas
>>>
>>>
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