PS I forgot to say take a look at the racing results, and to clarify, also
started the season with a third share in Wavelength a Micro 18.

Tim

On Wednesday, December 7, 2005 12:15, Tim Goodwin <tim@...> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> My Gem is called 'Well Done' (because no-one will ever need to
>say that whilst I am racing!!), number 17,
> located at Manningtree in Essex. owner Tim Goodwin,
>tim@...
>
> Is the list on line somewhere?
>
> other Gems here are Takita, owner Tony Power,
> Virus owner Martin PAvey
> Annogram of Meg  J. Andrews
>
> (I cant really offer their contact details without checking)
>
>
> ANd we have 4 or 5 Micro 18's as well!
>
> Keel:
>
> Mine just has wooden block behind at the top, but i'm not sure
>what there is when the keel locates down in its hole.
>
> Some of the Micro 18's have side cheeks, but the extra weight
>could be a killer?
>
> I was going to buy a Morrison which I believe would have been
>a quicker boat, but all the others here are Gems and Micro 18's
>so are similar in performance. Gems win in lighter airs, and
>Micro 18's have the edge in heavier wind - I lose in evrything!
>
> All the best,
>
> Tim Goodwin
>
> PS If you have a moment
>http://www.stoursailingclub.co.uk/Intro_frameset.htm
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> On Wednesday, December 7, 2005 01:33, g8jmb <jbutton@...> wrote:
>> Hi Tim
>> 1 - ref the xl file, I couldn't find it to open, just a box
>> 'attachment
>> (not stored)
>> keel.xls'
>> Maybe I'm doing somthing wrong
>>
>> 2 - ref your keel, it sounds the same as mine.  I think its in the
>> right place, moving it forward should increase weather helm.  There
>> should be a rubber block at the back of the keel to act as a shock
>> absorber, but it's missing on my boat, there is only a wood
>>block.
>>
>> 3 - I wondered about bolting on another 50 or 100 lbs extension to
>> the bottom of the keel to improve stability, especially single
>> handed, but it's a fair bit of work.  The extra weight would be the
>> same section as the keel, made from scrap lead set in resin using a
>> mould taken from the keel.
>>
>> 4 - \i'm trying to set up / maintain a GEM register for  UK/Europe,
>> Would you mind giving details of:
>> boat name
>> boat number
>> owner and contact details
>> where sailed
>> There must be a lot of GEMs around - somewhere...
>> John Button
>> Gazelle (no.40)
>> Poole
>> 01202 692096
>>
>> --- In MicroClass@yahoogroups.com, Tim Goodwin <tim@i...> wrote:
>>>
>>> If it sany help, having been watching the dialogue with interest,
>> the file opened fine for me, but I am using an Apple Mac!
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> Timbo
>>>
>>> PS I have a Gem micro and the wooden block is behind the keel.
>> Woould anything be gained be moving the keel forward??
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, December 6, 2005 00:16, g8jmb <jbutton@g...> wrote:
>>> > Robin
>>> > I Know it's xl, but all that appears on the message is a box
>>> > saying 'attachment (not stored)keel.xls'---
>>> > john
>>> > In MicroClass@yahoogroups.com, LOUVEL ROBIN <robinlouvel@y...>
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>>> >>
>>> >> the xls file in in micro soft xl spread sheet.
>>> >>    the new boat i have been looking at has a grp keel.
>>> >>   If we do not move up the fleet next season i will have to do
>>> > something.
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