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Standard Sprit-Sloop (actually a Knockabout Rig) 104 sq ft |
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Balanced Lug rig of 76 sq ft |
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Phoenix III with the optional (recommended) boom on the mainsail. Paul Hernes' boat - John Shrapnel sailing |
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Phoenix III sailing boomless - design geometry allows for the boat to sail properly with, or without, the boom. Paul Hernes sailing his own boat |
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Sailing to windward easily on Pumicestone Passage, Queensland, Australia |
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Tacking away from well-known company! |
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Small and light - but very capable as a beachcruiser |
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Ability under oars was a design goal |
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Open mast partner makes for low-stress raising and lowering |
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Phoenix III was designed to sail effectively without the jib if preferred |
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Internal layout - Paul Hernes starring! |
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The 85kg/187lb designer sitting on the rail - good stability for a 4' 6" wide boat |
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Fine entry angle - sails setting well in boomless configuration |
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Beachcruising in Queensland, Australia |
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Sailing in boomless configuration |
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Paul Hernes' prototype under construction - Hoop Pine plywood |
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Paul Hernes' prototype under construction - Hoop Pine plywood |
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Paul Hernes' prototype under construction |
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Paul Hernes' prototype on launching day |
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Paul Hernes off after the opposition |
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Rigged as a cat. Jib is set flying, and can be set and dropped at will |
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Downwind in light conditions |
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Optional balanced lug rig. Uses the same mast and mast location as the sprit rig. |
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Eric Cleveland's Phoenix III |
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Eric Cleveland's Phoenix III with the optional balanced lug rig. This is a small sail of only 76 sq.ft. |
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Dan Taylor on Puget Sound |
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Dan Taylor on Puget Sound |
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Dan Taylor on Puget Sound |
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Dan Taylor's Phoenix III in exotic surroundings |
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Paul Hernes' Phoenix III on the south-east coast of Queensland, Australia. Not far from the big city, but all alone with the birds, fish, and trees... |
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No wind, but running along nicely with a 2hp 4-stroke Honda at not much above idle. Paul Hernes photo - Queensland, Australia |
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Paul Hernes' boat looking good after nearly four years of constant use. |
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Paul Hernes' boat looking good after nearly four years of constant use. |
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Paul Hernes' boat looking good after nearly four years of constant use. |
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Looking forward in Dan Taylor's boat showing how useful the semi-bulkhead is for keeping loose gear out of the way |
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Moveable side benches in Paul Hernes' boat |
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The benches sit on simple cleats, and are free to slide. The cleat system is possible due to the design arrangement of bulkheads and thwarts |
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Side benches are able to slide together to form a sleeping flat in combination with the stern sheets and the main thwart |
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