Hi, We have a 1978 standard rig bilge keel Corribee also. We fitted the Plastimo 406 furling/reefing gear. We needed to puchase an extra spar to make up the...
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jane.sewell
jane.sewell@...
Dec 4, 2012 8:01 pm
I know that I probably shouldnt open up an old message. I have just bought a Mk1 Corribee and it has bilge keels, part fitted ballast and loose trimming...
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JOHN OXLEY
dadoxley...
Dec 5, 2012 12:39 pm
Hi Foam seems the better option as it can be removed later.If foam is used it exerts enough pressure to do damage so don't over do it. Another thought if you...
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Nathan Whitworth
nathan@...
Dec 5, 2012 3:42 pm
Not to teach anybody to suck eggs here, but just in case anybody on the list is unaware, if using resin, I suspect the boat will need to be out of the water,...
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back_splice
Dec 5, 2012 5:06 pm
I'm Paul Holness owner of Cara (Sail No 441) a Mk 2 Fin Keel Corribee. Based near Lochgilphead in Argyll. I am in my second winter of a refit and planning to...
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puckertoe
pukertoes2
Dec 5, 2012 11:01 pm
Ok, Ive got the boat. and it needs a moderate amount of work to make her really sea worthy. one job is to do the head lining..... after a lot of other real...
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puckertoe
pukertoes2
Dec 5, 2012 11:09 pm
Hi Nathan Yes, I agree but you can make resin go off by using "fast" hardener catalists. it isnt going to be structural at all anyway, just glorified glue....
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puckertoe
pukertoes2
Dec 5, 2012 11:13 pm
Thanks for those thoughts John, If upside down It would drop out, and could cause a lot af dammage. Foam seems a little less drastic than resin, but as you...
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Nathan Whitworth
nathan@...
Dec 6, 2012 8:40 am
Hi Jane, The ballast doesn’t move. The boat has been at some odd angles, sailing with a keel well out of the water, and she’s been in some very sharp...
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jonberry99
Dec 21, 2012 11:10 am
It's just a general point but, if your keels aren't sealed at the top where they meet the hull, and you park the keel on a stone or an old supermarket trolley...
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Chris & Chris Wadsworth
thewadsworth...
Jan 4, 2013 11:30 am
Hi Folks, I just thought I would put out a gemeral email to say that I'm selling my corribee "Corrie Bee". I have sent an email to the for sale site which I...
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Robert Jordan
rjordanvd
Jan 6, 2013 12:42 pm
Hi I have just put my bilge keel Coramandel Tamsin on the market. She has had an extensive refit including Iroko rubbing strips and interior lining. She is...
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ospreyofhallsenna
ospreyofhall...
Jan 16, 2013 11:44 pm
Does anyone have the dimensions for a storm jib and how you have it rigged on your own boat in relation to the roller reefing, any info gratefully received....
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ospreyofhallsenna
ospreyofhall...
Jan 17, 2013 12:42 am
If anyone knows of a suitable second hand trailer going for a fin keel Corribee, please drop me a line on neil.coker@... many thanks...
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Chris Bartram
chris@...
Jan 17, 2013 12:53 am
It's becoming clear that I'm unlikely to be able to finish the work on my bilge keel Coromandel this year. This has been compounded by my brother suggesting...
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Nick
corribee135
Jan 17, 2013 1:26 pm
Hi all I've tried to find the dimensions too The closest I've got is 3.8m2 from Corribee brochure http://corribee.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/mk2plan.jpg ...
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ospreyofhallsenna
ospreyofhall...
Jan 17, 2013 1:56 pm
Nick Appreciate the link, I had already taken a look. I have the original Working Jib but seem to be struggling to find the dimensions of the storm jib and the...
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ospreyofhallsenna
ospreyofhall...
Jan 19, 2013 2:22 pm
I am in the process of designing a modified companionway hatch to accommodate a new dome hatch (in an aluminium frame) and need the optimum boom height I can...
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decmckinney
Jan 27, 2013 7:39 am
Neil, looks like you're hearing up for some serious voyaging. Can't help you with your query, as I'm junk rigged. Anyone?...
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dadoxley@...
dadoxley...
Mar 20, 2013 12:18 pm
Hi After 11 years sailing Sweet Dragon, due to health, I am putting her up for sale. It has new sails,rigging, outboard and all the extras needed plus break...
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bokolol2000
Mar 23, 2013 2:50 pm
Hi all, If you have a MK2 or MK3 bilge keel Corribee for sale around Eastern England, please let me know as I am ready to buy the right boat. Thanks in...
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MA COLLINS
ma829975
Mar 23, 2013 5:15 pm
Yes I have a Junk rig corribee for sale North East , see the for sale part of the corribee web site Malcome ________________________________ From: bokolol2000...
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decmckinney
Mar 24, 2013 7:36 pm
I just noticed there were some recent spam posts lurking on the forum. Sorry folks - it seems to be unavoidable that these occasionally sneak in. Be aware that...
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decmckinney
Mar 24, 2013 7:57 pm
Hi John, Sorry to hear you're selling up, particularly for health reasons. You should place an ad over at www.corribee.org; there seems to have been a good bit...
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JOHN OXLEY
dadoxley...
Mar 24, 2013 9:21 pm
Hi Thanks Iwill need to take some photos when the sun shines. Â John ________________________________ From: decmckinney <decmckinney@...> To:...
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charles527747
Apr 6, 2013 4:53 pm
Hi, Does anyone know if the Corribee Owners Association is still functioning? Regards Charlie...
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decmckinney
Apr 8, 2013 7:02 pm
Charlie, I'm afraid the COA is no longer functioning - although it has evolved into a virtual community. A lot of the knowledge has been preserved in this...
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charles527747
Apr 9, 2013 10:54 am
Thanks Declan, I was just trying to lay my hands on a burgee. Regards Charlie...
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MA COLLINS
ma829975
Apr 9, 2013 12:04 pm
There's 2 in the bush ________________________________ From: charles527747 <charlie.cwright@...> To: CorribeeCoromandel@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
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bokolol2000
May 12, 2013 8:08 am
Hello all, I have recently been trying to email corribeeeditors@... but despite several chasers, I never get a response. I'm the very proud new...
