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Always wanted a 12, finally purchased one and re-furbished it with the long term in mind .  I saw the 12 Class as friendly and welcoming with the ability to tinker with your boat and experiment for your own pleasure, it still has all of these. 
It is only my view but allowing foils completely took away any vision and possibility of ever winning a championship race. The fleet immediately became split for the minority allowing only crews with the ability to sail and cash to buy a DCB, in with a chance.
The Merlin Class I believe had the foiling debate and opted not to go that route.
Would taking away the use T foils be such a bad thing looking at the long term interests of the class? 
John - N3500

The Chichester Yacht Club Jack Holt Centenary Open is open to any dinghy designed by Jack Holt. It takes place at Chichester Yacht Club on Sunday 22nd April at 11:30. Both ‘Classic’ and ‘Modern’ Holt boats are welcome. Full details on www.cycdinghies.co.uk
Our first race day in Crazy if anyone would like to keep us company and pass on some tips
All 12's are welcome.

Purchased off Jerry G in Dec 2011 and spent the winter months re-furbing.  Helped out by Mike Cooke at Aardvark and Dave 'Bosnia' at Dynamic.  Shortened name to 'Crazy'.
Pictures taken just prior to the first re-furb 'Maiden Sail' at its new home at CYC on Chichester Harbour.
 
 

The Hull has been refurbed, new cover made and new suits of sails purchased so now need to get N3500 re-rigged.
 
What are the popular choices of Rope and Diameters used for
 
a) Rope section of the Adjustable shrouds
b) Main Halyard
c) Jib Halyard (Crazy is simple at the moment with loop onto hook rack)
d) Spilt of Main/Bridle
 
Options are on looking and reading appear to be
 
Dyneema - Marlow Excel D12, Excel D12 Max 78 or Liros D-pro (all 12 Strand)
Vectran - Marlow Excel V12
 
I thought it better to ask before I buy - Thanks
 
 

Thanks Mike for the information.
On joining the OA I very soon after received a new member pack and in my enthusiasm to read the Handbook I hadn't noticed the Yearbook which in the interim period had fallen out of the jiffy bag and behind the bookcase.  A mail from Michael B sounding certain of the postal weight prompted me to have a good scout around and I found the 2011 Yearbook. Dohhh!!
 
 

Thanks for the info.  Joined the OA before we even collected the boat, seemed silly not to and lose out on the NM discount
 
Received the excellent Handbook on joining which I see you had a hand in (having worked out who you are) but joining late in the season no Yearbook to refer to.   Feel guilty now in buying a DB boat as all the help is coming from the Admirals Cup fleet, still at least 3500 is a Phil Morrison Design although reading I see you also owned a Big Issue.
 
Any Measurers in the South wishing to come forward before the 2012 Yearbook arrives?  Unless of course I’ve missed the measurer’s list on the website and need pointing to it on there.
 
 

First Q.
 
We have recently purchased a new suit of sails and therefore need to get them measured to save hassle at or just before Hayling.  Not even sailed the boat yet but have booked accommodation for the event. 
 
How do I go about arranging measurement and nearest measurer to Worthing on the South coast?  Don’t mind travelling to get this completed sooner rather than later.
 
Thanks
 
John

Recently collected a new suit from Dave @ Dynamic Sails as part of our refurb of N3500. 
 
I found Dave a really nice guy, very helpful, knowledgeable and accommodating with arranging collection.  I chose DS because he is local, other sailors at CYC have purchased Dynamic Sails, has experience with N12’s, owner and the sail maker (has great pride in his workmanship and quality of construction) along with price (competitive with other lofts).
 
Still to get out on the water, I do know that I’ll not be able blame the sails!
John
 

Just in the process of buying a 12 so thought it would only be polite to still our heads around the door and say HI
Hope to have her on the water early spring after a full refurb.  Plan is to take her up to Mike at Aardvark (very helpful) for the hull and topsides to be given the once over and get a new suit of sails from P&B (also very helpful, unlike another I phoned ).  Once on the drive we'll be sorting the ropes and rigging.
Not new to sailing but our first twelve (have always wanted one) so bare with me when the Q's start coming!
John (& Pauline)