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Message 12 of 12
Posted by member Peter on Wednesday 3 January 2007

Some pics of her here http://new.photos.yahoo.com/peterboo1/album/576460762382076581

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Message 11 of 12
Posted by member Peter on Sunday 31 December 2006

Also have a 20 ms with no bilge keels boat does settle down and up no bother once you get your head round the funny feeling , watch when pouring your first cup of tea in the sink l am a joiner so made myself a couple wooden of legs which l use if not tied up alongside wall or pontoons the same could apply to you as well stowed under the seat and supported through the side scuppers with a bolt and back block only takes 5 mins to put on for a comfortable nights sleep

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Message 10 of 12
Posted by member Robert Gore on Friday 6 January 2006

3 years ago I bought a Hardy 20 motor Sailer which had a long keel and because my mooring in the Fowey ( Cornwall ) estuary dries oput I had Bilge Keels made and Fitted by Golant Marine Tel.01726 832425. I am now able to dry out not only on my mooring but also in the many estuaries in Devon and Cornwall that I visit each summer.

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Posted by member Stan Nesbitt on Sunday 11 September 2005

The Hardy '21' motorsailer will take the ground O K provided the keels have been extended otherwise the propeller will just be touching the ground. O K in sand or mud but a little risky otherwise. Sorry but I cannot help you regarding the Hardy 20! Regards, Stan Nesbitt

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Message 8 of 12
Posted by member John Hicks on Sunday 11 September 2005

I have 21' Motor Sailer on a drying mooring. With blige keels there is no problem. If the boat has a sail drive the propellor and rudder may foul the bottom. Make sure rudder is centralised before drying out. I have a two blade prop and if left in neutral prop rotates to a safe postion. I will be fitting a folding prop thia winter to help the problem.

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Message 7 of 12
Posted by member Les Sim on Thursday 8 September 2005

I am planning to buy a 21' Hardy motor sailer and will have to put her on a drying mooring. Does any motor sailer owner out there have anything to add to the MS suitability for a drying mooring?

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Message 6 of 12
Posted by member Les Sim on Wednesday 7 September 2005

On the same subject I plan to buy a Hardy 20' motor sailer and can only get hold of a drying mooring at present. Can any motor sailer owners out there advise me if this is practicable? Will she heel to a much greater degree on drying out than the comments above for motor boats suggest? Thank you

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Posted by member Angus Geddes on Tuesday 11 January 2005

So what happens when she runs out of water? must fall to one side until the water comes back, which will make for an uncomfortable few sideways hours if you are unable or unwilling to walk to a pub?

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Posted by member Dominic Gribbin on Tuesday 11 January 2005

Yes. Exactly. .....and if those few hours are at 3.00am when you find yourself slewing from horizontal to 30 degrees, not fun but heh, with a few pillows and using the hull sides as new improvised sleeping surfaces it can be done!....just not very gentile. Where possible, we tie up to the quayside, so as to support the boat on her keel. Needs plenty of fenders handy and careful watching as tide falls but can be easily managed. Our Pilot, if left to dry unsupported, lies quite sharply on her side (30 degrees-ish) but is perfectly stable and does not foul drive gear or trim tabs. Ideally portable beaching legs would be the solution, this may well be my next DIY project. Dominic.

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Message 3 of 12
Posted by member Dominic E Gribbin on Saturday 3 July 2004

Answered the question myself. Its fine to dry out on a 1993 Pilot at least!

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Message 2 of 12
Posted by member Paul Gyurgyak on Friday 21 May 2004

I'm considering a Family Pilot but on a drying mooring. Is this possible or should I look for a different boat? Can the prop be cleared of the sand? Paul

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Posted by member Dominic Gribbin on Sunday 18 April 2004

Has anybody any experience or tips regarding the drying out abilities of a 1993 (stub-keeled) Hardy Pilot? Planning some passages this Summer that will involve just that. Have once dried out at Whitstable harbour on mud but was still partially afloat. How happily will a Pilot lie on firm sand? Many thanks in advance.

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