Technical details

Lady Stardust (Baba 30' Sailing Cutter)

Alphabetical List

Electronics, Engine, Hull, Sails.

Hull

Details about the Hull, deck, rudder, Spars and rigging

After purchase the Gelcoat and first layer of fibreglass roving was removed. The hull was faired and a new layer of roving applied, further fairing and many layers of epoxy were applied to give a stronger and very secure hull. Osmosis is not going to be a problem on this hull At the same time all the sea cocks were removed and serviced.

Standing rigging was replaced and the wire baby/bob stays were replaced with rods.

Later all Chainplates port/stbd were replaced and forestay/backstay plates where removed and checked.

Sails

Sail-data (click for details)

Cutter rig, Jib, Staysail and Main or

Choice of 3 Genoas and Main

Engine

The Iron Sail

Volvo Penta MD11D

Runs well, had piston compression checked and it measured as if new!

Fixed air getting into fuel system when running in Idle.

Electronics

Electronics on board

Radar - JRC1500
VHF    - NAVMAN 7000
GPS    - NAVMAN 5600
AIS     -   NASA AID Standalone unit
SSB    -   ICOM 725 (Ham unit modified)
NAVTEX - Furono NX300
MUSIC - PIONEER 4 way sound Radio/CD/MP3 player

Computer

Onboard MIPS

I decided I must have a computer system capable of performing many various tasks on the boat, however the boat should not in any way be dependant on these systems. The following functions have been provided for

Chart Plotter (Cmap-ECS)
Email
Entertainment (Playing DVDs and editing / storing Digital photos and music)
Wefax display for SSB stations (using JVCComms)

This has been implemented using a mini-itx EPIA M motherboard This runs directly from 12-14 Volts and is very efficient on power. It drives a flat screen TFT display picked up for £50 from a pcworld clearance bin as it had no power supply and needed a 12V supply. Couldn't be better. The unit is bolted to a bulkhead while wrapped in foam to give it some protection.