SeaRaider Early Sailing Trials PDF Print E-mail
SeaRaider Boat Sailing
Final rigging details.
 		SeaRaider number 1, named "Craic" by her owner,  was launched over the Easter weekend (14th April 2006) and on only her second outing, clocked an impressive 9.9knots on the GPS. There have been several teething issues but overal we are very pleased. Some photos are shown below, but let us know what you think...

SeaRaider Boat Sailing
With four on board and her ballast tanks full.

SeaRaider Boat Sailing
The cradle trailer makes launching very easy

SeaRaider Boat Sailing
Tha mast sits on a tabernacle which allows it to be easily lowered.A mooring cover/cockpit tent will have a large run-off angle for drainage

SeaRaider Boat Sailing
Tanks full again.

SeaRaider Boat Sailing
Tanks Empty in light winds. She is extremely stable.

SeaRaider Boat Sailing
Another shot in very light conditions

SeaRaider Boat Sailing
The first launch. Rigging the mizzen is usually done first. The boat can then be made to weather cock while rigging the other sails

SeaRaider Boat Sailing
The Owners Launch Party

Searaider Jib and Mizzen
SeaRaider under jib and mizzen

Searaider Outboard
Motoring home for Outboard tests. The engine must be a short shaft. The owner has a 2.3HP Honda

SeaRaider oars
Under oars in her first rowing trial. Strong winds and choppy water provided a challenge, but the layout seemed to work fine

SeaRaider Rowing
She was designed primarily as a sailing boat, but we are hoping she will surprise us with her performance under oars
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