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Dear Fellow Members,
My name is Mark Duckworth, I have been sailing primarily dinghies for nearly thirty years plus have some (limited) yachting experience. Having purchased a Pedro last summer, I hope to take it to Newlyn / Mousehole this season. Whilst the boat in 'fair' condition, it has no foresail and I would be interested to hear where I could acquire one second hand if they are transferable with one from a SeaHawk? I am pleased to have found this website as I clearly have a lot to learn and hope therefore to build up my knowledge on these boat types from the various contributions already posted. Although I have a raft of other questions I would like to ask, but will limit them, this being my introductory posting: i. In view of the shallow keel structure - I am concerned that offshore / coastal sailing may present an issue from drift especially where tidal currents are strong? ii. I have a Seagull outboard (in reasonable condition) however I wonder if something bigger with more Hp will be needed? Any comments greatly received. Sincere regards, Mark Duckworth (Moonraker) |
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Mark
Welcome to Pedro/Seahawk ownership. We are regular visitors to mousehole, so we will keep an eye out for a Pedro when we are there in September. As for a foresail, do you want new or second hand? New ones you can get from jeckells, although there are a couple of more local lofts to you that can workout the size and cut one. Second hand might be harder, as there aren't many pedros and I understand the mast is shorter, so a Seahawk jib won't fit. I'll have a look at the ones I have, but am not sure any are either suitable for a Pedro, or in a state that I would still call a sail rather than a bag! Anyway, welcome, and good luck! Perry Sent from my iPhone |
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Hi Mark,
![]() I doubt that Jeckells would not have Pedro sail dimensions on file. They were not local boats. It's more likely a West Country supplier was used when built. The best image I have for what I believe was the original makers is on the right. Hopefully, someone will recognise the maker's mark. That may be true. When sailing my SeaHawk with the plate up I certainly notice some crabbing. However, in spite of my comments in reaction to Ted Crawford's comments about his Pedro (on the Pedro page) I do wonder if this effect is offset a little by the smaller rig of the Pedro. I don't know how a Seagull is rated but, as you'll have seen from photos on the Pedro page, there are other owners who do use a Seagull. You'll also be aware that the recommendation for a SeaHawk is a long shaft 4hp engine. There's every reason to think the same recommendation would apply to a Pedro as it has the same hull - although it is a little lighter, having a little less ballast. Having said that, a good number of Broads sailors are more than happy with a 2hp motor and my 56lb thrust electric outboard will push her along at near hull speed in flat water - although in more extreme conditions it struggles (See the Tony Bennett review). I must confess that I wouldn't trust my electric outboard to cope in a strong current in a coastal environment.
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Hi Mark
I think I have a spare slightly ratty Seahawk foresail which, if I can find it, you can have free. I'll have a delve tonight. We too visit Mousehole so will keep an eye out for you. There's a Pedro on the hard at Galmpton Creek (Dartside Marine) that I saw with the sails up. The foresail looked the same as my Seahawk's. Brian |
Good news! I found the sail. It was from my old boat Kali 1971 vintage. It's old ratty, but still usable - no splits or tears. Yours for the price of postage - about a fiver I would think. Let me have your email and postal address I'll let you know when I've posted it.
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