Non Racing boat

[wildfire]

So after very much deliberation, my wife and I have decided to not race our little wildfire when she's built. I'm still planning on building correctly but am wondering What I will register her as if not certifying as globe 5.80. please understand this has not been an easy decision. please advise on build differences that i might use more leeway on now. thanks and im looking forward to showing you what i build

 

[martellmarine]

At the moment we have no solid commitment to taking part in any official CG580 events either. We are however building our boat to meet all class requirements for class registration simply because you just never know... we are not able to see very far into the future to say definitely no! To be honest, building to class requirements will ensure a higher resale interest in your project if that needs to happen. If you decide not to build the boat so it can be yours or someone else's ticket into an official CG580 event, then ask the question... "is this the right boat for my wife and I ?"

If you decide yes and you don't care about class registration then to be honest, other than an anchor locker of some sort, the alternative interior arrangement would give you some leeway to play with the interior. The designer has done a great job with all of the hull and deck proportions so you really would not want to fiddle around with those. Its a great boat with a tonne of adventure potential.

All the best with your build!

[Admin]

The 5.80 is a great boat for lots of different activates and there are a few not looking to certify..so no need for a builders blog...you could use cheaper exterior pine ply like a Setka if you like, but apart from that...it is strongly recommended you build the entire structure to the official plan...then you know nothing will break...you do not need the watertight bulkheads but you must still use the bulkhead as it is part of the structure..there are alternate layouts...so good luck and enjoy the build and sailing....Greg above is right...your resale will be significantly less if you decide not to certify it...but hey that is not the end of the world...there are plenty of people who would ;like to buy a completed boat..lol...all the best...have fun...

[wildfire]

no cheaper products. still following plans . waiting for drop keel plan changes. still very exited to be building her. looking forward to seeing what everyone builds and also to meet on the water some day
I plan on sticking around for some time. this community is wonderful and I am glad to have met you all

[millardr]

I’m interested in your post because it’s unlikely that I will compete in Ocean races either. Two differences are on my mind, both, I think, relate to safety.The first is better anchoring arrangements. The second is better auxiliary power to get in and out of anchorages.

[Admin]

Yes you can easily fit any OB Motor...and If I was cruising I mould fit some sort of anchor roller but it is very easy to have all your anchor rope chain in a dry bag or bucket to keep down below and bring up on deck when anchoring...so many variables there.......not sure I would build a deck access anchor locker of a chain pipe etc as too complicated and it is only a small foredeck .... also the BOBSTAY can be tensioned at deck level...so you can release that for anchoring and TREKKA's U shaped support for the SS bowsprit is a perfect anchor rope guide...so I just bring the rope back up, thread the rope chain through that U section and back ondeck...shackle onto the anchor and chuck overboard...works perfectly and no anchor roller needed....have fun and good luck !!