Artikel december 2009
Voor het december nummer van het tijdschrift Zeilen heeft Merijn een artikel geschreven over ons zeilavontuur in de Zuid Pacific. Hier kun je het hele artikel downloaden.
Interview mei 2009
Voor het mei nummer van het tijdschrift Zeilen zijn we geïnterviewd over ons zeilavontuur in de Zuid Pacific. Hier kun je het hele artikel downloaden!
donderdag 23 april 2009
zaterdag 4 april 2009
Te koop / for sale: Pacific 38 'Windchase'
(click here for English).
Beschikbaar eind 2009
Klik hier voor de advertentie op marktplaats
Windchase is een Pacific 38, een Nieuw Zeelands ontwerp uit de jaren '70. De 'P38' (zoals NieuwZeelanders dit type noemen) is specifiek ontworpen om offshore te zeilen. Gematigde lijnen, relatief zwaar gebouwd, lange vinkiel, masttop getuigd. De boot zeilt comfortabel en veilig, en is makkelijk met z'n tweëen te bemannen. Het is in Nieuw Zeeland een bekend en populair type om in de Zuid-Pacific te cruisen (zie dit artikel). Tijdens onze eerste zeiltocht in de Marlborough Sounds (Zuider Eiland), zagen we snel dat Windchase voor ons het ideale schip is. Naast het ontwerp kwam dat met name door de zeer uitgebreide uitrusting en goede staat van onderhoud.
Windchase is nr18 uit de mal, en de eerste P38 met een stuurwiel. Ze heeft altijd deze naam gehad, en is altijd donkerblauw geweest. Veel van de voorgaande eigenaren hebben er ook offshore mee gevaren ('to the Islands'). Dus is het schip hier ook steeds meer op ingericht. Binnen is er extra veel opslagruimte, en de boot zit vol slimmigheden. De belangrijkste specificaties zijn:
- Lengte 11,6m (38ft), ruime stahoogte
- 45pk Perkins 4108 dieselmotor
- Masttop getuigd met rolgenua en 2e (kotter) voorstag
- 11 Zeilen aan boord
- Tuigage ingericht op kleine bemanningen
- Warm water, douche
- Vriezer/ijskast met compressor op motor
- Kuipboxen, BBQ, kuiptafel
- 3 Lichtaccu's, windgenerator, zonnepaneel
- SSB radio, 2x VHF radio, radar, 3x GPS, etc
- Elektrische autopilot en zelfstuur-windvaan
- Elektrische ankerlier
- Dinghy met harde alu bodem en 8pk motor
- 6p Liferaft
- Parachute zee anker
- 406 EPIRB, veel veiligheidsvoorzieningen voor Category 1 standaard
- Grote buiskap en bimini
- Alle gebruiksaanwijzingen en scheepshistorie aanwezig
En nog veel meer. Neem bij interesse gerust contact op via saskiamerijn@gmail.com, voor de vraagprijs en volledige specificaties.
Beschikbaar eind 2009
Klik hier voor de advertentie op marktplaats
Windchase is een Pacific 38, een Nieuw Zeelands ontwerp uit de jaren '70. De 'P38' (zoals NieuwZeelanders dit type noemen) is specifiek ontworpen om offshore te zeilen. Gematigde lijnen, relatief zwaar gebouwd, lange vinkiel, masttop getuigd. De boot zeilt comfortabel en veilig, en is makkelijk met z'n tweëen te bemannen. Het is in Nieuw Zeeland een bekend en populair type om in de Zuid-Pacific te cruisen (zie dit artikel). Tijdens onze eerste zeiltocht in de Marlborough Sounds (Zuider Eiland), zagen we snel dat Windchase voor ons het ideale schip is. Naast het ontwerp kwam dat met name door de zeer uitgebreide uitrusting en goede staat van onderhoud.
Windchase is nr18 uit de mal, en de eerste P38 met een stuurwiel. Ze heeft altijd deze naam gehad, en is altijd donkerblauw geweest. Veel van de voorgaande eigenaren hebben er ook offshore mee gevaren ('to the Islands'). Dus is het schip hier ook steeds meer op ingericht. Binnen is er extra veel opslagruimte, en de boot zit vol slimmigheden. De belangrijkste specificaties zijn:
- Lengte 11,6m (38ft), ruime stahoogte
- 45pk Perkins 4108 dieselmotor
- Masttop getuigd met rolgenua en 2e (kotter) voorstag
- 11 Zeilen aan boord
- Tuigage ingericht op kleine bemanningen
- Warm water, douche
- Vriezer/ijskast met compressor op motor
- Kuipboxen, BBQ, kuiptafel
- 3 Lichtaccu's, windgenerator, zonnepaneel
- SSB radio, 2x VHF radio, radar, 3x GPS, etc
- Elektrische autopilot en zelfstuur-windvaan
- Elektrische ankerlier
- Dinghy met harde alu bodem en 8pk motor
- 6p Liferaft
- Parachute zee anker
- 406 EPIRB, veel veiligheidsvoorzieningen voor Category 1 standaard
- Grote buiskap en bimini
- Alle gebruiksaanwijzingen en scheepshistorie aanwezig
En nog veel meer. Neem bij interesse gerust contact op via saskiamerijn@gmail.com, voor de vraagprijs en volledige specificaties.
Article from Tradeaboat NZ 2003
Pacific 38 Type: Pacific 38 Offshore Cruiser/Racer Designer: Allen Smith (Whangarei) Construction: Solid GRP (ply/grp decks) Rig: Masthead LOA: 11.6m/38ft Beam: 3.35m/11ft Ballast: 3302kg Displacement: 7548kg
From Whangarei in 1973 came one of the finest classic stock fibreglass yachts produced in New Zealand, the Pacific 38. "She looks like what she is - a fine, traditionally styled yacht. Indeed her profile is so conventional that description is almost unnecessary".
So said an Australian boat reviewer in the seventies and it is hard to argue with him. Perception was the first Pacific 38 designed and built by Allen Smith at Smith's Boatyard on the Whangarei River. It was, says Smith, design number 60 and arguably his most successful design, with 45 built by Smith's - the last hull completed in about 1982. A P38 mould was exported to Australia and another 50 hulls were built. These were known as Compass 38s and had wheel steering instead of tiller steering as fitted to the New Zealand-built Pacific 38.
There were also seven boats built that have been loosely referred to over the years as a Mark II P38. Smith says this is something of a misnomer. These boats had 12 inches height added to the topsides at the bow and eight inches amidships, giving the boats greater internal volume. The hull, keel, rudder and fibreglass lay-up was exactly the same as the standard P38. Smith says the only real difference between the two models was that those built with increased topside height had timber decks.
The so-called Mark IIs were built like this for ease of finishing at home. By increasing the topside height, buyers could fit a flush deck thus making construction easier. In most cases buyers added a doghouse. Smith says he deliberately kept Mark II numbers to a minimum to keep tight control on quality. Fortunately, all seven boats were finished to a high standard and interestingly command slightly higher money, although there is no good reason for this.
In plan view, the first departure from the standard cruising yacht for that period can be seen in the P38's very wide beam. The entry forward is fine, but amidships the hull swells out almost excessively to an 11ft (3.35m) beam, giving an almost thickset appearance. However, this is only above the waterline where it provides great internal volume. Below the waterline the P38 cuts in fast to resume more conventional lines for those times and offers less resistance to the water flow. Towards the stern the classic shape takes over again and the quarter eases in to a modest transom, slightly convex at deck level, but cut in to what might be termed a fine exit under the counter. The underwater profile also follows the classic styling, with a moderately rounded forefoot, fully encapsulated keel and skeg. The deep rudder has a slightly reverse blade, but in effect could be called a plate rudder, and sits flush with the skeg all the way down. Draft is 6ft (1.82m) and the 3.25 tons (3302kg) of lead in the keel gives a ballast ratio of slightly less than 50 per cent. All up, displacement is 7.43 tons (7548kg).
The Pacific 38 is a big boat with a big boat feel, providing good liveability and storage options. Turn that into sailing functionality and that wide beam becomes buoyancy as the boat heels over and powers up on to the wind. Owners describe the helm as light and well balanced. It is an easily driven hull shape that, like many masthead-rigged vessels, responds well to early reefing. Construction of the Pacific 38 is in solid fibreglass in excess of Lloyd's specifications - and solid is the operative word. The hulls were completely hand laid and vary in thickness from one inch in the area encasing the lead to three quarters of an inch at the turn of the bilge and five eighths of an inch on the topsides. Bulkheads are three quarter inch ply, rebated to take the glass bonding material. Decks are three eighths of an inch glass laminate, as is the cabin top and cockpit. Smith has further strengthened the side decks with ply. If there is a compromise in weight for speed then so be it. This yacht obviously favours the survival safety side of sailing in the integrity of its construction and that is partially the enduring appeal of the Pacific 38.
Smith says the P38 has been well tested in extreme weather and says the yachts were regular competitors in the Noumea and Fiji races in the 1970s and early 1980s. A P38 also sailed through the 1994 Pacific "bomb" and arrived at its destination apparently none the worse for wear.
For internal finishings, formica was used above the toilet and galley, fibreglass moulded separately in the main cabin area, and vinyl padding above the bunks. The extra lining throughout has achieved great noise insulation so that down below hull noise is noticeably less than on many other yachts. All bulkhead entrances to various parts of the boat have mahogany-trimmed keyhole entrances that are effective and well finished. The backs of bunks are also lined with slatted mahogany battens that give the boats a woody, warm appearance and a reprieve from the fibreglass look.
A feature of the Pacific 38 is the lack of clutter inside, with working areas clear of obstructions and a functional and well thought out accommodation plan. Layout changes from boat to boat, depending on the original owner's needs, but there were two basic configurations. Forward accommodation was normally two fixed berths, but some have been fitted with a double bunk. The head was designed to house a shower at one end with standing headroom, and a vanity and bench making for a spacious layout. The main cabin allows for settee berths and pilot berths, the number and type depending on owner requirements. Six or seven berths are common and headroom under the doghouse is 6ft 6in and 6ft 2in throughout the remainder of the cabin.
The whole interior feels as spacious as one would expect, with plenty of working space at the starboard galley. The navigation station is to port and in most cases a freezer is installed under the chart table. Behind the nav station is a quarter berth that can be a single or double, depending on owner specifications. To starboard opposite is a walk-through sail locker that also provides access to the engine.
The P38 was originally designed to be powered by a 20hp Bukh marine diesel, but many have subsequently been re-powered with more powerful engines. The yacht was fitted with 60-gallon fibreglass water tanks built in under the settee berths amidships.
Designed as a fast racer-cruiser, Smith elected a high aspect masthead rig with conventional main and headsail combinations. While the Pacific 38 is a good performer it is understandably not a super-quick light displacement kind of machine. Although most are masthead sloops, one exception is the last boat out of the mould, Django, which was originally known as Topic and built by Allen Smith for his own use. Django was built as a centreboard yawl to give all-tide access to Whangarei.
While there have been some reported cases of minor osmosis in the P38, they are not known or considered as particularly susceptible to blistering. Smith says the lay-up was engineered by a composite engineer from Compass Yachts (Australia) and very resin-rich, ensuring a full and even cure throughout the entire hull.
"We were very careful about this and the boats have stood the test of time remarkably well."
When the going gets tough, the Pacific 38 would be a good place to be. There is something intrinsically seaworthy about this design with its enduring classic lines and solid rather than spectacular appearance. Most Pacific 38s have done the offshore miles they were designed to do and "Pacific" locations have all seen these boats about the place. Currently eight permanently lie in the South Pacific, two in the United States and one in England. The rest are dotted liberally about New Zealand and Australia.
From Whangarei in 1973 came one of the finest classic stock fibreglass yachts produced in New Zealand, the Pacific 38. "She looks like what she is - a fine, traditionally styled yacht. Indeed her profile is so conventional that description is almost unnecessary".
So said an Australian boat reviewer in the seventies and it is hard to argue with him. Perception was the first Pacific 38 designed and built by Allen Smith at Smith's Boatyard on the Whangarei River. It was, says Smith, design number 60 and arguably his most successful design, with 45 built by Smith's - the last hull completed in about 1982. A P38 mould was exported to Australia and another 50 hulls were built. These were known as Compass 38s and had wheel steering instead of tiller steering as fitted to the New Zealand-built Pacific 38.
There were also seven boats built that have been loosely referred to over the years as a Mark II P38. Smith says this is something of a misnomer. These boats had 12 inches height added to the topsides at the bow and eight inches amidships, giving the boats greater internal volume. The hull, keel, rudder and fibreglass lay-up was exactly the same as the standard P38. Smith says the only real difference between the two models was that those built with increased topside height had timber decks.
The so-called Mark IIs were built like this for ease of finishing at home. By increasing the topside height, buyers could fit a flush deck thus making construction easier. In most cases buyers added a doghouse. Smith says he deliberately kept Mark II numbers to a minimum to keep tight control on quality. Fortunately, all seven boats were finished to a high standard and interestingly command slightly higher money, although there is no good reason for this.
In plan view, the first departure from the standard cruising yacht for that period can be seen in the P38's very wide beam. The entry forward is fine, but amidships the hull swells out almost excessively to an 11ft (3.35m) beam, giving an almost thickset appearance. However, this is only above the waterline where it provides great internal volume. Below the waterline the P38 cuts in fast to resume more conventional lines for those times and offers less resistance to the water flow. Towards the stern the classic shape takes over again and the quarter eases in to a modest transom, slightly convex at deck level, but cut in to what might be termed a fine exit under the counter. The underwater profile also follows the classic styling, with a moderately rounded forefoot, fully encapsulated keel and skeg. The deep rudder has a slightly reverse blade, but in effect could be called a plate rudder, and sits flush with the skeg all the way down. Draft is 6ft (1.82m) and the 3.25 tons (3302kg) of lead in the keel gives a ballast ratio of slightly less than 50 per cent. All up, displacement is 7.43 tons (7548kg).
The Pacific 38 is a big boat with a big boat feel, providing good liveability and storage options. Turn that into sailing functionality and that wide beam becomes buoyancy as the boat heels over and powers up on to the wind. Owners describe the helm as light and well balanced. It is an easily driven hull shape that, like many masthead-rigged vessels, responds well to early reefing. Construction of the Pacific 38 is in solid fibreglass in excess of Lloyd's specifications - and solid is the operative word. The hulls were completely hand laid and vary in thickness from one inch in the area encasing the lead to three quarters of an inch at the turn of the bilge and five eighths of an inch on the topsides. Bulkheads are three quarter inch ply, rebated to take the glass bonding material. Decks are three eighths of an inch glass laminate, as is the cabin top and cockpit. Smith has further strengthened the side decks with ply. If there is a compromise in weight for speed then so be it. This yacht obviously favours the survival safety side of sailing in the integrity of its construction and that is partially the enduring appeal of the Pacific 38.
Smith says the P38 has been well tested in extreme weather and says the yachts were regular competitors in the Noumea and Fiji races in the 1970s and early 1980s. A P38 also sailed through the 1994 Pacific "bomb" and arrived at its destination apparently none the worse for wear.
For internal finishings, formica was used above the toilet and galley, fibreglass moulded separately in the main cabin area, and vinyl padding above the bunks. The extra lining throughout has achieved great noise insulation so that down below hull noise is noticeably less than on many other yachts. All bulkhead entrances to various parts of the boat have mahogany-trimmed keyhole entrances that are effective and well finished. The backs of bunks are also lined with slatted mahogany battens that give the boats a woody, warm appearance and a reprieve from the fibreglass look.
A feature of the Pacific 38 is the lack of clutter inside, with working areas clear of obstructions and a functional and well thought out accommodation plan. Layout changes from boat to boat, depending on the original owner's needs, but there were two basic configurations. Forward accommodation was normally two fixed berths, but some have been fitted with a double bunk. The head was designed to house a shower at one end with standing headroom, and a vanity and bench making for a spacious layout. The main cabin allows for settee berths and pilot berths, the number and type depending on owner requirements. Six or seven berths are common and headroom under the doghouse is 6ft 6in and 6ft 2in throughout the remainder of the cabin.
The whole interior feels as spacious as one would expect, with plenty of working space at the starboard galley. The navigation station is to port and in most cases a freezer is installed under the chart table. Behind the nav station is a quarter berth that can be a single or double, depending on owner specifications. To starboard opposite is a walk-through sail locker that also provides access to the engine.
The P38 was originally designed to be powered by a 20hp Bukh marine diesel, but many have subsequently been re-powered with more powerful engines. The yacht was fitted with 60-gallon fibreglass water tanks built in under the settee berths amidships.
Designed as a fast racer-cruiser, Smith elected a high aspect masthead rig with conventional main and headsail combinations. While the Pacific 38 is a good performer it is understandably not a super-quick light displacement kind of machine. Although most are masthead sloops, one exception is the last boat out of the mould, Django, which was originally known as Topic and built by Allen Smith for his own use. Django was built as a centreboard yawl to give all-tide access to Whangarei.
While there have been some reported cases of minor osmosis in the P38, they are not known or considered as particularly susceptible to blistering. Smith says the lay-up was engineered by a composite engineer from Compass Yachts (Australia) and very resin-rich, ensuring a full and even cure throughout the entire hull.
"We were very careful about this and the boats have stood the test of time remarkably well."
When the going gets tough, the Pacific 38 would be a good place to be. There is something intrinsically seaworthy about this design with its enduring classic lines and solid rather than spectacular appearance. Most Pacific 38s have done the offshore miles they were designed to do and "Pacific" locations have all seen these boats about the place. Currently eight permanently lie in the South Pacific, two in the United States and one in England. The rest are dotted liberally about New Zealand and Australia.
For sale: Pacific 38 'Windchase'
Voor Nederlands klik hier
Available end 2009
See here for official advertisement
Windchase is a Pacific 38, a New Zealand designed boat from the '70-ies. The "P38" (as the type is called by Kiwis) was specifically designed for offshore sailing. Conventional lines, relative heavy build, long fin keel, masthead rig. The yacht sails comfortable and safe, and is easy to crew with two. This type is a popular yacht to cruise the South-Pacific (also see this article). During our first sail in the Marlborough Sounds (South Island) we quickly saw that Windchase would be the ideal boat for us. Apart from the design, this was due to the very extensive equipment on board, and well maintained state.
Windchase is no18 from the plug, and the first P38 with wheel steering. She has always had this name and dark blue hull. Many of the previous owners have been offshore (to the Islands). Subsequently, Windchase has been more and more fitted out to this purpose. There is lots of extra storage inside, and there many clever features on board. The key specifications are:
- Length 11,6m (38ft), ample headroom
- 45hp Perkins 4108 diesel engine
- Masthead rig with furling headsail and 2nd forestay for hanked sails
- 11 Sails on board
- Rig and fittings suitable for shorthanded crews
- Warm water, shower
- Fridge/freezer with engine run compressor
- Cockpit speakers, BBQ, cockpit table
- 3 Domestic batteries, windgenerator, solar panel
- SSB radio, 2x VHF radio, radar, 3x GPS, etc
- Electrical autopilot and selfsteering windvane
- Electrical anchor capstan
- Dinghy with hard aluminium bottom and 8hp outboard
- 6p Liferaft
- Parachute sea anchor
- 406 EPIRB, many safety equipment for Category 1 standard
- Large dodger and bimini
- All manuals for equipment plus yacht history available
Plus lots more. If your are interested, please feel free to contact us via saskiamerijn@gmail.com, to receive our asking price and full specifications.
Click here for an informative article about the Pacific 38
Available end 2009
See here for official advertisement
Windchase is a Pacific 38, a New Zealand designed boat from the '70-ies. The "P38" (as the type is called by Kiwis) was specifically designed for offshore sailing. Conventional lines, relative heavy build, long fin keel, masthead rig. The yacht sails comfortable and safe, and is easy to crew with two. This type is a popular yacht to cruise the South-Pacific (also see this article). During our first sail in the Marlborough Sounds (South Island) we quickly saw that Windchase would be the ideal boat for us. Apart from the design, this was due to the very extensive equipment on board, and well maintained state.
Windchase is no18 from the plug, and the first P38 with wheel steering. She has always had this name and dark blue hull. Many of the previous owners have been offshore (to the Islands). Subsequently, Windchase has been more and more fitted out to this purpose. There is lots of extra storage inside, and there many clever features on board. The key specifications are:
- Length 11,6m (38ft), ample headroom
- 45hp Perkins 4108 diesel engine
- Masthead rig with furling headsail and 2nd forestay for hanked sails
- 11 Sails on board
- Rig and fittings suitable for shorthanded crews
- Warm water, shower
- Fridge/freezer with engine run compressor
- Cockpit speakers, BBQ, cockpit table
- 3 Domestic batteries, windgenerator, solar panel
- SSB radio, 2x VHF radio, radar, 3x GPS, etc
- Electrical autopilot and selfsteering windvane
- Electrical anchor capstan
- Dinghy with hard aluminium bottom and 8hp outboard
- 6p Liferaft
- Parachute sea anchor
- 406 EPIRB, many safety equipment for Category 1 standard
- Large dodger and bimini
- All manuals for equipment plus yacht history available
Plus lots more. If your are interested, please feel free to contact us via saskiamerijn@gmail.com, to receive our asking price and full specifications.
Click here for an informative article about the Pacific 38
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