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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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.jpg "Small and light - but very capable as a beachcruiser")
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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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.jpg "Optional balanced lug rig. Uses the same mast and mast location as the sprit rig.")
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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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.jpg "Moveable side benches in Paul Hernes' boat")
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Moveable side benches in Paul Hernes' boat |
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.jpg "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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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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.jpg "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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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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.jpg "Small and light - but very capable as a beachcruiser")
.jpg "Optional balanced lug rig. Uses the same mast and mast location as the sprit rig.")
.jpg "Moveable side benches in Paul Hernes' boat")
.jpg "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")
.jpg "Side benches are able to slide together to form a sleeping flat in combination with the stern sheets and the main thwart")