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djufrt 137 5.7 Old Salt Posts: 20 Registered: Oct 2008	posted 20 January 2009 09:06 AM Hi Could all taipan 5.7 owners (or those that know owners) please contact me. there are important rule changes happening that all 5.7 sailors will want to be a part of! Please send me an email with your boat and contact details. colinandrew@ozemail.com.au P.S only 5.7 owners!!!! IP: 124.168.121.132
Bridgehugger Old Salt Posts: 114 Registered: Sep 2004	posted 20 January 2009 10:02 PM Methinks your the only one! IP: 122.148.137.153
dannyj Old Salt Posts: 101 Registered: Nov 2004	posted 20 January 2009 11:41 PM I know of 4 boats in SA none whom have anything to do with this forum. So why dont you post the rule changes so we can then pass on. 3 in Adelaide. 1 in Lucendale. IP: 121.45.65.174
djufrt 137 5.7 Old Salt Posts: 20 Registered: Oct 2008	posted 21 January 2009 05:10 AM thanks for the heads up. could you please forward my contact details to them and have them contact me. the rule changes will not be posted on this site due tho the fact that we are only asking for comments from 5.7 owners. we're not realy interested in 4.9 or nacra sailors telling us to make the boat 10' wide when they have no vested interest in the boat. quote: Originally posted by dannyj: I know of 4 boats in SA none whom have anything to do with this forum. So why dont you post the rule changes so we can then pass on. 3 in Adelaide. 1 in Lucendale. IP: 124.168.121.132
djufrt 137 5.7 Old Salt Posts: 20 Registered: Oct 2008	posted 21 January 2009 05:16 AM thank you frdgehugger for your alarmingly naive comment, this is why I'm only looking for 5.7 sailors, the obviously have a higher I.Q quote: Originally posted by Bridgehugger: Methinks your the only one! IP: 124.168.121.132
dood Old Salt Posts: 125 Registered: Mar 2006	posted 21 January 2009 05:19 AM Doubt It IP: 124.185.76.26
Bridgehugger Old Salt Posts: 114 Registered: Sep 2004	posted 21 January 2009 08:32 AM Whooops! Sorry, hit a raw nerve. Lighten up. IP: 122.148.137.153
Loose Change Old Salt Posts: 140 Registered: Jan 2007	posted 22 January 2009 01:48 AM As someone once said, "You can't please all the people all the time" shhhh ..Taipan 5.7 ...what's the secret password? IP: 202.139.23.46
djufrt 137 5.7 Old Salt Posts: 20 Registered: Oct 2008	posted 30 January 2009 05:37 AM quote: Originally posted by dannyj: I know of 4 boats in SA none whom have anything to do with this forum. So why dont you post the rule changes so we can then pass on. 3 in Adelaide. 1 in Lucendale. hi Danny do you have any contact details for any of these guys, ph#, club, sail# anything I have had an exelent responce to the call but I'd like to contact these 4 other owner's (active sailors or not)if posible thanks again IP: 124.168.76.224
Deadlypurrsuit Old Salt Posts: 11 Registered: Jan 2008	posted 23 April 2009 10:29 PM Hi dannyj, I am curious as to why the 4 you mentioned above would not have anything to do with this forum. I must admit I often forget to catch up online, but it is encouraging to read other 5.7ers (and the other Taipan sailor) comments. Cheer,Carl IP: 121.222.201.208
madboutcats Old Salt Posts: 65 Registered: Dec 2008	posted 25 April 2009 09:52 AM I've been hanging around the forum a little while but only just got my 5.7. Did a 13km run with the kite last week and love this boat, its not twitchy its just super responsive. We have sail numbers 187 and 225 at Kingston SE SA both with spin. regards Jeff IP: 115.166.40.73
Deadlypurrsuit Old Salt Posts: 11 Registered: Jan 2008	posted 26 April 2009 03:41 AM Hi Jeff, Welcome to the 5.7 ranks Jeff. I own 118 (with spin) and agree the 5.7 is responsive. I haven't mastered it yet so each ride keeps me on the edge. My first cartwheel in 25Knots was an eye opener (and I was only laid up for 4 days). A bit different to the Arrow. We are the only 5.7 in Yeppoon Qld and race against nacra 16 sqs. 5.7 "Slitherin" is based in Mackay. Have fun .Regards Carl IP: 58.96.32.47
phil_taipan117 Old Salt Posts: 105 Registered: Jul 2004	posted 26 April 2009 10:32 PM How many T5.7 were built? I guess only about 20 to 30? I know a few were exported to Europe and the US. The most I have ever seen at a national titles was 6 or 7. A wooden 5.7, painted blue, and one of the early prototypes I think, was in Adelaide for some years. I assume Jim Boyer took the mould to the tip. It is/was a great design and beautiful to sail. Maybe like a good wine, if you hold onto a 5.7 long enough and keep it stored in cotton wool, it will go up in value. Phil IP: 203.122.234.96
Deadlypurrsuit Old Salt Posts: 11 Registered: Jan 2008	posted 26 April 2009 11:28 PM Hi Phil, I was talking with Jim Boyer about 4 weeks ago and can confirm 100% that the moulds for the T5.7 went to the tip. The F18 signalled the end. You are about right with the total numbers built; Jim did tell me and I was supprised how little were built. I cannot remember the exact number but I am pretty sure it did not exceed 30-40. It did not take off, I believe, because it was just too responsive for the general market. It seems most like them slower to accelerate and a lot heavier (like a 5.8 nacra). It is funny how some believe weight = strength. It appears the value has held steady for the T5.7 at around $8,000.00. It is a great testimony for the T5.7 that the owners just don't really want to part with them. Regards, Carl IP: 58.96.32.47
madboutcats Old Salt Posts: 65 Registered: Dec 2008	posted 01 May 2009 07:55 AM G'day Carl Thanks for the reply. Sail number 225 has hull numbers 85 and 86 which would make 43 x Boyer 5.7's I believe thats the last one built and has factory cantered hulls. regards Jeff IP: 114.30.123.125
djufrt 137 5.7 Old Salt Posts: 20 Registered: Oct 2008	posted 02 May 2009 08:01 AM Hi Jeff Great to see alot of banter about on the forum. as I understand it the hulls were all moulded without cantering. at some point I'm told the deck mould was changed slightly. but the cantering was done via wedges on all boats. I've spoken to a few people now about the pros and cons of the cantering and the general feeling is that straight hulls dont seem to nosedive as much and they definately track straighter. as you all may know by now I de-cantered my hulls and would definately not go back. IP: 210.84.29.156
madboutcats Old Salt Posts: 65 Registered: Dec 2008	posted 02 May 2009 08:19 AM Fergs 225 cant be decantered the mould was changed for his cat unlike mine which has the wedges, I love the look of the cantered hulls and wouldn't change it, I used to walk past Fergs cat and timidly stroke it with reverentual awe . I agree about the posts on the forum it shows the 5.7's alive and kicking. regards Jeff IP: 114.30.123.125
Deadlypurrsuit Old Salt Posts: 11 Registered: Jan 2008	posted 04 May 2009 08:31 AM Hi all. Just had a great time at the Keppel Bay S.C. May day regatta. Three Taipan 5.7's turned up and of course lead the pack around the course (well mostly), these being Los Moros, Deadlypurrsuit and Slitheryn. It was tight racing. 6 races in 20 knots was testing and a bit too much for us "oldies", thus we DNS a few races. Falling off and learning how to break a boom didn't help either. Morrie also warned us the internal down haul is prone to failure and hard to service. Our exploded the next race thus we now have and external down haul like Los Moros. I recommend it to all. It was great to socialise and hope that more 5.7 can get together soon. I reacon a spot in NSW would be great and more central for all. Regards Carl IP: 58.96.32.47
brucep Old Salt Posts: 13 Registered: Dec 2008	posted 08 May 2009 06:47 AM hi Carl can you tell me where the results for the may day regatter can be found thanks Bruce (the guy on spider) IP: 121.222.52.208
Deadlypurrsuit Old Salt Posts: 11 Registered: Jan 2008	posted 12 May 2009 08:10 AM Hi Bruce, The results should be on the race results tab on the kbsc.com.au web page, BUT the web page is useless at present. I believe they are updating it. I will find out and let you know; I would have already, but I expect it is a sad result for us. I am looking forward to a rematch with SPIDER. You sure made us work hard: excellent fun. So when is the next regatta in Hervey Bay? Doing anything for the Queens Birthday? Cheers. Carl IP: 58.96.32.47
Deadlypurrsuit Old Salt Posts: 11 Registered: Jan 2008	posted 15 June 2009 01:00 AM Hi Bruce, At last a reply re the Yeppoon may day regatta. The Arrows cleaned up again. Hard to beat Daryl Skinner or Robbie lea (Wild child)in this sort of weather; and Robbie is the current National Arrow champ. Regards Carl IP: 124.179.123.243
brucep Old Salt Posts: 13 Registered: Dec 2008	posted 16 June 2009 06:44 AM Hi carl, thanks for the info. Dont know when the next hervey bay regatter is but will let you know when i find out. We are running our winter series in bundy at the moment and Steve & another bay sailer came up so I am trying to keep pace with them so look out next time we meet (ha ha)For the winter series Brad (phantom menace)& myself are running our spinkers to bring our yardstick down to yours & Steves. Our next race day is on Sat 27. two races on the day you are quite welcome to come & play cheers Bruce IP: 123.211.22.43
brucep Old Salt Posts: 13 Registered: Dec 2008	posted 16 June 2009 06:44 AM Hi carl, thanks for the info. Dont know when the next hervey bay regatter is but will let you know when i find out. We are running our winter series in bundy at the moment and Steve & another bay sailer came up so I am trying to keep pace with them so look out next time we meet (ha ha)For the winter series Brad (phantom menace)& myself are running our spinkers to bring our yardstick down to yours & Steves. Our next race day is on Sat 27. two races on the day you are quite welcome to come & play cheers Bruce IP: 123.211.22.43
Deadlypurrsuit Old Salt Posts: 11 Registered: Jan 2008	posted 03 July 2009 07:30 AM Hi Bruce, Sounds like you are having fun. All work and no play up here. I am keen to get down for a sail again. Sorry I missed the 27th as I was away. If you could email me at carl@brownevans.com.au with any future events I will do what I can to get down. Regards, Carl IP: 58.96.32.47

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