Beaching legs

stevebirch2002 · Sep 30, 2005

HI Chris

Have a look at teh Techinacl Notes/Vega Handbook as they have instructions
on how to make abd fit the legs. Quite a few Vegas in the UK have legs due
to the tide range etc.

Cheers

Steve B

breeen2001 · Oct 1, 2005

Hi Chris,
I fitted beaching legs to my Vega and now after a complete seasons use, I am glad to say I am totally satisfied with the results. I purchased the hull socket castings and matching ball (mushroomed shaped) leg head attachments from The Yacht leg Co. at a cost of about £170. The legs are constructed from 2\'\' stainless steel piping with 7\'\' diameter plastic wheals bolted on as feet. To allow for leg length adjustment I had the mushroomed shaped leg head attachments welded to short lengths of a larger diameter piping, which fitted over the 2\'\' legs. Stainless steel nuts welded over holes drilled on the larger pipes enables bolts to secure the outer and inner pipes together at any desired setting. I found that 8\'\' lengths of 4\'\' X 2\'\' soft wood covered with carpet and clamped to the legs just above waterline level gave me the desired splay outwards.
If you think I can be of further assistance to you re storage of legs on board, measurements, location of hull fittings on topsides etc. e-mail me patbreen@...
regards,
Pat

pjacobs55 · May 7, 2008

Here is a link to my first beaching experience.

http://picasaweb.google.com/pjacobs55/TheBeachingProject

Thanks to Steve and VAGB for the leg plans. It was a complete success.
In spite of 20 knot gusting winds the Vega remained rock-solid on
her 'legs' while I did a prop change and cleaned the knotmeter paddle.
(12x10 to 13x9).

Peter
#1331 'Sin Tacha'

fotofundi · May 11, 2008

Hi Peter
I also have a 12x10 prop on "Little Star" and believe we have the same
engine fitted(Yanmar 2GM). My 'calculations' came to the conclusion
that a 13x9 would be a better match, so will be very interested to
hear how you get on with the new prop.
Cheers

David
V-1696

pjacobs55 · May 26, 2008

David,
I just returned from an eighteen day trip in the Vega, motoring for
about half of it. The new prop works well, running the engine about
200 RPM slower for the same hull speed. Backing up is easier, and the
prop has more "bite" for starting and stopping. It's only the second
prop I've tried, but I'm pleased with it. It's a 13 x 9 Campbell
Sailer, and replaced a 12 x 10 Campbell Sailer.

Peter
#1331 'Sin Tacha'

fotofundi · May 27, 2008

Hi Peter

Many thanks for the info. Sounds like a worthwhile change. I will
investigate sources here for when "LS" comes out of the water next.

David
"Little Star" - V1696

pelagicasd · Jun 5, 2008

Peter, What rpm's are you turning and what kind of speed are you getting? What's the fuel consumption working out to? In liters is fine, I can do the conversion to gallons U.S. WaltTo: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.comFrom: prjacobs@...: Tue, 27 May 2008 02:52:01 +0000Subject: [AlbinVega] Re: Prop size

David,I just returned from an eighteen day trip in the Vega, motoring for about half of it. The new prop works well, running the engine about 200 RPM slower for the same hull speed. Backing up is easier, and the prop has more "bite" for starting and stopping. It's only the second prop I've tried, but I'm pleased with it. It's a 13 x 9 Campbell Sailer, and replaced a 12 x 10 Campbell Sailer.Peter#1331 'Sin Tacha'

pjacobs55 · Jun 5, 2008

I'm down to about 2200 RPM, according to the tach. I know Diesels are
supposed to run faster, but she runs so sweetly and leaves the
transom soot-free, I'm as happy as the motor is.
Haven't done a "liters per hour" yet, as I kept topping up from Jerry
Jugs. Will try to get that sorted on next week's cruise up to Blaine.

Peter
#1331 'Sin Tacha'