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Thank you very much for your input Bob. I am surprised that the measurements are not specified in the class rules. Does this mean that there is no restriction? I wonder!
Mike Fahmy
<p style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px" dir="ltr">Kokopelli, Mk 3 # 735
<p style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px" dir="ltr">BYC, Ottawa, Ontario
This site specifies the SMW measurement for MK 3 at 21.15' (180%). What about the luff measurement for symmetrical spinnakers? Is it the I measurement, i.e. 37'? and what would be the measurements for assymetrical spinnakers? Any clarification will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Mike Fahmy
<p style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px" dir="ltr">Kokopelli, Mk 3 # 735
<p style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px" dir="ltr">BYC, Ottawa, Ontario
I am sorry, the sail you are interested in was sold last week.
Mike Fahmy
<P dir=ltr style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px">Kokopelli, Mk 3 # 735
<P dir=ltr style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px">Ottawa, Ontario
Thanks for the info. Yes Kokopelli is the boat from EYC. I shall make the right adjustment not to ruin the two motors.
Mike
Mike Fahmy
<P dir=ltr style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px">Kokopelli, Mk 3 # 735
<P dir=ltr style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px">Ottawa, Ontario
I sold my MK2 with A4 engine to buy a MK 3 with yanmar y8 motor. I moved the folding prop from the MK2 to replace the fixed prop on the MK3 and fitted the MK 2 with the fixed prop from the MK3. The new owner of the MK2 tells me that his transmission work fine on reverse but it skips to neutral when put forward. I have no problem with the folding prop on my MK3 but a colleague told me today that forward is moving the transmission stick downward, whereas in my situation I move the stick upward for moving forward.
The question, is it possible that the Yanmar motor uses a left rotation prop while the A4 uses the opposite? And is there a risk to the motor of using the wrong prop, ie using the reverse to steer the boat forward?
Answers to these questions will be appreciated. And does anyone have a prop for the A4 for sale if the problem with the MK 2 is that she was fitted with the wrong prop. I am morally obliged to correct this situation. Thanks
Mike Fahmy
<p style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px" dir="ltr">Kokopelli, Mk 3 # 735
<p style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px" dir="ltr">Ottawa, Ontario
My boat is a Mk 3 so my sails would fit yours. I have a Kevlar #1 sail 150% with #6 tape. The sail is in good condition but a little baggy at the luff, so could not point high enough with it. If you use your boat mainly for cruising then this will not be a problem.
The other sail is dacron #1 again 150% with #6 tape cut for furler with UV protection. I got rid of my roller furler so I don't need that sail either.
Finally I have a #3 dacron sail but I haven't measured it, can do that though. If any of these sails interest you write me at moefahmy at hot mail dot com.
Mike Fahmy
<P dir=ltr style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px">Kokopelli, Mk 3 # 735
<P dir=ltr style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px">Ottawa, Ontario
Sorry to read that Bjorki. I had the same problem last year, you remember! My contractor made a small hole under the rudder and pulled the rudder without having to move the boat an inch. The new rudder was installed today again without having to move the boat. The boat is ready for launching next Saturday. So I think you chose the wrong contractor. The central under-pad should help lessen the pressure. I hope the contractor is right and the boat didn't sustain structural damage.
Mike Fahmy
Kokopelli, BYC
Hi
Get a calliper and measure the thickness of the tape, if it is 5mm, then it is tape #5 if it is 6mm, then the tape is #6. It is that easy. Please note that tape #6 will also fit in the 7000 series but if you race the boat and need the sails up and down fast, then you must stick with the right size.
Thanks for your interest.
Mike
I ordered a racing foil and was delivered Harken 7000 instead of 7001 (12 meters). The first takes luff tape #5 while the second takes tape #6. I found it cheaper to change the foil than change the tape of all my sails. Now I have the 7000 that was used exactly two weeks for sale. I cut the foil to fit my Mk 3 boat, so it can fit any mark 3 right away, and with a further cut can fit any mark 2 or 1.
I paid for it C$ 630 plus tax, and willing to sell it for C$ 400. If you are interested make sure that your sails have #5 tapes or you'll face the same problem I had. The foil is presently in Ottawa, Ontario.
Mike Fahmy
Kokopelli, 1978 Mk3 Hull # 735
Britannia Y.C. Ottawa. ON. Canada
Maximum spinnaker width is specified for mark 3 at 21.17'. Can someone please tell me what is the maximum length allowed?. I could not find this information any where in the site.
Planing to order a #3 sail shortly. What is the optimum measurements for a number 3 racing sail for a mark 3 and what is the best material to use? any one with a recommended sail maker?
I was also informed that the maximum LP for mark 3 was reduced to 155% instead of 160%, why this information was not changed in the mark 3 sail specifications for sailors ordering new sails? Thanks.
Mike Fahmy
<P dir=ltr style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px">Kokopelli, Mk 3 # 735
<P dir=ltr style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px">Ottawa, Ontario
Thank you very much, I was not sure if it was the 3 or 4 inch cowl. The boat is covered and under a blanket of snow, so couldn't get the measurement myself. Now I know, thanks. Mike
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Can someone tell me what is the diameter of PVC cowl for a Mk 3. Thanks
Mike Fahmy