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The H28 Story

May 12, 2018 | About the H28

Safe, docile, easily-sailed, timeless and all in fibreglass. This is the THE H28 STORY 

Story and photos by JENNY GREEN

Sea Spray – August , 1978

Article reproduced courtesy of SeaSpray Magazine’ www.seaspraymag.com.

‘‘IF H28s design is only slightly changed, the whole balance may be thrown out. If you equip her with dead eyes, build her with sown frames, or fill her virgin bilge with ballast, the birds will no longer carol over her, nor will the odours arising from the cabin make poetry, nor will your soul be fortified against a world of warlords, politicians and fakers…”

So warned designer L. Francis Herreshoff in a delightful rambling description in Sensible Cruising Designs, of what has since proved to be, in New Zealand anyway, his most popular design, the 1943-vintage H28. The grand old master, doyen of yacht design, whose books on designs and designing are filled with similar warnings, denouncements and fantastically dogmatic statements of opinion, not only cautioned would-be builders of the H28 against desecration of the design, but also had this to say on the then-new medium of fibreglass:

“‘There is no doubt that some day large concerns will make motor boats by the ten thousand, all alike, of plastics. These will suit the swill man’s son, the ash man’s son, and the son of the local politician, for they will all be painted bright red and trimmed with nickel plating.   ‘But why someone wants to put these chaps on the water, I don’t know for there is nothing on the water they want to see, hear or smell. Their only desire is to take some bad girls up around the bend of the river, and this they might just as well do overland in the swill wagon their father navigated before them.” 

Harsh words indeed. But whether or not the birds carol over the couple of hundred altered, fibreglass H28s that cruise the waters of New Zealand and beyond, and whether or not the owners are the sons of swill men, ash men and local politicians with evil intent on their minds, what the old man didn’t know when he penned those lines was that his H28 design was to become possibly the biggest and most popular class of cruiser/racer keelboat in New Zealand in a remarkably short space of time. 

From small beginnings in Henderson in 1972, Compass Yachts have turned out an amazing 247 fibreglass H28s in various stages of finish and colour — they’re not all red! — for yachtsmen all over New Zealand ranging from enthusiastic learners to retired centreboard jockeys — and maybe the odd swill and ash men’s Sons as well. Politicians’ sons? Well, who knows. 

With Compass Yachts still busily laminating and finishing H28s (there were three in the shed when we visited, and another outside awaiting delivery to Northland) despite the state of the economy, we decided to take a closer look at what seems to be New Zealand’s favourite keelboat, and find out why. 

Compass Yachts director John Maurice puts it in a nutshell 

‘The H28,” he says, “is the Volkswagen of New Zealand yachting.’ 

And thinking about it, we reckon that’s a pretty fair summing-up. For whatever your personal feelings about the H28, you’d have to agree it’s a safe, docile, easily sailed, traditional and thus timeless-looking boat, with stacks of practical features, plenty of room below for the average  family, and, most important, within the reach of that average boating family.

Unlike many glass boats on the New Zealand market the5e days. the H28 came into fibreglass production as a result of careful market research by Compass Yachts and Half Moon Boy Brokerage. Maurice and friends were looking for on deal boat to manufacture in glass for the average boating man, a boat thot wouldn’t date easily, would appeal to a wide section of the buying public and would be reasonably easy and cheap to produce.

The H28, in its original wooden form, was proving to be the most sought-after secondhand yacht on the market, and brokers had clients waiting.

So Compass Yachts decided that with a few alterations, (and may their souls be saved from the warlords, politicians and fokers) in the form of more headroom and slightly deeper draft, with accommodation altered to sleep the average family, the H28 would be a worthwhile proposition.

With the assistance of well-known Auckland designer/builder John Lidgard (who, presumably, wasn’t too worried about warlords, politicians and fakers either) plans were drawn up giving 1 27 mm mare topside amidships and 64 mm more at the ends, increasing the yacht to 9 m (29 ft 7 in) with the draft increased from 1 .06 m to 1.21 m(3ft 6 in to 4ft).

Another important decision was to use steel punchings encapsulated in resin as ballast instead of lead, an important cost- saving exercise.

Chris Bouzaid (of Hood NZ Ltd) drew up a sail plan (for shame, more alterations) and Compass Yachts were ready to go into production, thinking that maybe they would build about 20 yachts a year.

The first glass H28 was launched in  October 1972 and to date Compass  Yachts have delivered 247 to owners all  over New Zealand, in Australia and the  United States.

To allay the fears of some of those more superstitious owners who had not, perhaps, realised that the famous designer of their little cruiser/racers did not approve of alteration or, horror of horrors, coloured plastic boats, Compass Yachts actually did get the blessing of the designer before he died.

In those early days, when the builders actually had people queuing to place orders at Auckland Boat Show, and found themselves working two eight-hour shifts a day in on effort to reduce the I 2-month waiting list, the ubiquitous 1128 cost a mere $7750 sailaway but without motor. That’s compared to around $17,000 today, though the H28 is still one of the cheaper boats of its size on the market.

And as with so many production boats  of this type, Compass Yachts in fact have  built about 80% of the sold boats to hull  and decks stage only rather than completed  — at the considerably cheaper price of  $6500. At that, using either a kitset from  the builders for the interior or undertaking their own joinery, which, Maurice says, has been of a remarkably high standard, and taking advantage of H28 marketers Half Moon Bay Marina’s package deal for materials, fittings, gear etc, owners can still put an H28 into the water for around  $14,000.

Construction of the boat is basically 340 g (12 oz) gunstock and woven ravings, in the topsides, with 6809 (24 oz) in the keel area. All boats are gun-laid these days and Compass Yachts work on producing a hull and decks in four working days with 26 working days needed for the sailaway boat.

And some figures to add to the useless information” file which we thought were interesting, is that into the 247 finished boats so for, have gone 17.5 tonnes of resin, 8.5 tonnes of glass, 2 tonnes of woven rovings, and 1 .5 tonnes of gel coat!

Basic sailaway boat, then, is equipped down below with squabs, two burner gas stove, stainless steel sink and galley pump, vanity basin and pump, 90-litre water tank, 45litre fuel tank, and toilet . . . though the latter was another subject which inspired the designer to more lengthy tirades.

In his description of the H28 in Sensible Cruising Designs (in which he deals with every imaginable subject connected with the design, including who should be on board, and whot they should eat), Herreshoff deals effectively with the subject of marine toilets by quoting J.J, Roche’s poem ‘A Sailors Yarn’

They bored a hole below her line to let the water out But more and more, with an awful roar the water in did spout.

Far better, Herreshoff maintained, for all purposes, particularly on a boat the size of H28, is a well-varnished Cedar bucket with rope handles to make it more comfortable…

Back to the sailaway boat, however, which also comes with the basic deck hardware necessary to get under way  from bollard to genoa tracks and blocks, cleats, two sheet winches, plus spars, running and standing rigging, and two sails, a mainsail and working jib.

Extras, like pushpit and pulpit, lifelines eic, and extra home comforts below, can also be supplied. But if you’re a purist, don’t fit a deep-freeze; Herreshoff didn’t like them either.

‘To me,,” he wrote, “or, ice-box seems a terrible thing — too often have I had to clean out of them ossified lamb chops or some other concoction which resembled a pre-Combrian custard.” He advocated lots of dried foods, well-cured bacon, black salami, and prunes!

The alternative, of course, is to eat the lamb chops before they ossify.

Low cost, plus good practical VW-type features in a boat, were not the only reason for the class’ incredible growth in such a short time here, however. One of the biggest contributing factors was the owners’ association, a highly enthusiastic group of people who have also aided class  growth by orgonising events, encouraging  racing and promoting family cruising,

The H28 owners affiliated themselves to Auckland’s Royal Akarana YC fairly early  on, and noe enjoy close, competitive class [ racing with that club under farrly strict one-design rules which ensure that the  older boats are competitive with the new  the original gloss H28 in fact, still races with some success in the annual Feltex Regatta.

All of which adds up to a unique success story of a pedigree boat which just happens to hove slotted perfectly into the New Zealand stock boat scene. The H28 really has never been the subject of heavy, Americanised marketing campaign but rather has sold itself to the sort of people who want that boat.

And although he would probably hove had heart failure at the thought that is words would be used eventually to describe a successful, plastic, coloured stock boat, Herreshoff’s description of H28’s design purpose probably best explains why:

“The H28,” he says, ‘was designed for the man who has only a limited amount of time but would like to go somewhere and bock in that time, “It was designed to be a boat that could quickly be gotten under way for a soil on a summer evening — a boat that could coast along in light breezes as well as stand up to everything  A simple, old fashioned philosophy of design and a “lucky punt” by the New Zealand manufacturers, and you’ve got New Zealand’s favourite family keelboat,  the H28.

One of the biggest features contributing to the success of the H28 has been a highly enthusiastic group encouraging family racing and cruising. Left: Stock H28 from Compass Yachts . .. 247 like this have left the mould so far. Interior layout. – full headroom, ample working space and all the comforts needed by the average family yachtsman.

One look at the stern and there’s no doubt about who designed the H28

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Moscow Muled

Best blackberry moscow mule recipes.

Mar 05, 2020

In this post, we reveal the best Blackberry Moscow Mule recipes on the internet! We also describe the origin and history of the Blackberry Mule so that you can fully appreciate the cocktail. Let's dive right in!

Introduction

When you think of cocktails, there are usually a couple of different places your mind can go: the sugary, overpriced, watered-down drink you paid an embarrassing amount of money for at the nearest semi-swanky nighttime establishment, or the tasty-but-sloppy concoction your friend threw together in their blender. Of course, there are varying degrees of quality within those categories: some overpriced bar cocktails can taste like a slice of heaven, and your friend could be surprisingly adept at mixing drinks together. But, by and large, those appear to be the most common experiences for a lot of cocktail enthusiasts out in the wild: weak, expensive, convoluted, sub-par.

Why is that? Why do so many cocktails fall so short of the Platonic ideal of what a delicious cocktail should be? Well, there are a number of potential reasons, chief among them being the fact that a lot of cocktail recipes appear to be in a constant battle to come up with the most complicated recipe, throwing together a huge amount of ingredients that may or may not actually gel together as a whole. Nothing worse than a cocktail that tastes like it’s being pulled in ten different directions at the same time. Add to this the bar’s need to make a profit (which affects the price and the quality of ingredients) and the home mixologist’s innate need to show off to their friends by putting together the most elaborate drink (which affects the structural integrity) and what you end up with is often a less than ideal cocktail experience.

But then there are some drinks that are so beautifully perfect in their simplicity that it’s hard to mess them up; where the ingredients list is very brief and each element interacts perfectly with each other. Stone-cold classics of the alcoholic-beverage tradition. We’re talking about iconic drinks that have stood the test of time over the years, and whose simplicity has actually served as the ideal springboard for creativity in coming up with new twists on the original recipe. And, in this particular case, a drink that has traditionally been consumed in its own iconic container: a copper mug. That’s right; we’re talking about the venerable Moscow Mule .

You’re probably familiar with the classic Moscow Mule by now -- if not, you’ve likely seen them at gatherings or in pop culture, in their eye-catching presentation. It is an extremely straightforward and delicious cocktail that is just about impossible to get wrong, containing three main ingredients. And because these ingredients complement each other so perfectly, the Moscow Mule has become the drink of choice for a lot of amateur mixologists who want to impress their guests without navigating long and complicated recipes. A Moscow Mule is as refreshing as it is easy to make, containing ginger beer, vodka, and lime juice. But there’s more to the Mule than that.

You see, Moscow Mules kicked off a bit of a trend; as the popularity of the drink spread across the land, so did regional variants start popping up. Because the original recipe is so straightforward, there’s a lot of room for creativity and playing around with different flavors and textures, giving way to a whole new world of options. Most of these variations did one simple thing: swap out the spirit for a different one. So, for instance, a Mexican Mule would be a Moscow Mule with the vodka replaced by tequila, a Kentucky Mule would be a Moscow Mule using Kentucky bourbon, and so on and so forth. But some variations of the Moscow Mule did something different instead of swapping out ingredients: they added something to the mix.

The Blackberry Moscow Mule

Enter the Blackberry Moscow Mule, one of our favorite variations of this cocktail. Can you guess what is different about this version of the Mule? That’s right: it adds a whole other layer of flavor and texture by incorporating blackberries. This extremely refreshing and delightfully sweet drink makes for a fantastic summer companion, especially out in the sun with some friends. The kick of the ginger beer, the brightness of the lime juice, and the slight tartness of the blackberries all work together to make this drink a unique experience.

And though it sounds very simple from the description above, there are actually a few different ways to make the Blackberry Moscow Mule. Let’s talk about some of them, and what our personal choice is for the best Blackberry Moscow Mule recipe.

Classic Blackberry Moscow Mule Recipe

Let’s start with the most traditional Blackberry Moscow Mule recipe, which, as you might expect, is also the most straightforward one. This is the basic Moscow Mule recipe with the added element of the blackberries.

Ingredients:

• 4 large, plump blackberries, or 8 smaller ones
• 6 ounces ginger beer
• 1.5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 ounces vodka

Instructions:

• Place a glass (or, preferably, the traditional Moscow Mule copper mug !) in the freezer until it’s frosty.
• In a different glass, muddle the blackberries. Feel free to add in a small sprig of mint for some extra brightness.
• Add in the ginger beer, vodka, and lime juice.
• Strain the liquid into the frosty mug or glass. 
• Garnish with more blackberries, mint, and lime.

This cocktail is best served ice cold, which is why we chill our mug before mixing. The best thing about a cocktail this simple is that it’s very easy to customize, meaning that, if you like it a bit stronger, all you have to do is adjust the alcohol levels accordingly. Similarly, if you’re a big fan of blackberries, feel free to add more!

Mint is not an obligatory ingredient here -- your Blackberry Moscow Mule will be delicious without it. But we have found that adding in a small sprig of mint really kicks the whole mixture up a notch, adding a touch of herbal brightness to the mix of flavors and textures you’re putting together. Of course, some people aren’t fans of mint in their cocktails, so feel free to leave it out altogether.

The recipe above uses fresh muddled blackberries which are mixed with the rest of the ingredients and strained into the icy copper mug. This will get you the smoothest version of the drink, since you’re leaving out all the solids. But if you’re the kind of person who likes to have a little chewy treat at the bottom of their drink, you could also muddle the blackberries in the mug itself and pour the rest of the ingredients into it.

To do this, simply place the blackberries and lime juice in the bottom of your ice-cold copper mug. Then squash the berries to release their juice. Add the vodka and ginger beer on top of that, and stir to combine. That’s it!

This saves you the step of straining the mixture, and also takes full advantage of the texture that the blackberries bring to the Blackberry Moscow Mule. On top of that, you get to eat the blackberries at the bottom of the mug once you’re done with the drink.

Moscow Mule with Blackberry Syrup Recipe

Some Blackberry Moscow Mule recipes go the extra mile to really bring the blackberry flavor forward by incorporating other elements. For example, some recipes call for making your own homemade blackberry syrup to add to the mix. If you like your drink a little sweeter than most and you want to make the cocktail’s blackberry flavor significantly more intense, this could be the best version of the Blackberry Moscow Mule for you.

So, how would we go about making that syrup?

• 2.5 cups water
• 1.5 cup sugar
• 2 cups blackberries
• Put water, sugar, and blackberries over medium-high heat, bring them to a boil.
• Reduce heat and let simmer 10 minutes. 
• Remove from heat and mash berries. Make sure to mash thoroughly so as to get as much syrup out as you can. 
• Allow to cool 20 minutes. Bottle up and store until ready to use.

If you go this route, you end up with a more concentrated blackberry flavor that is also considerably sweeter due to the added sugar. To put the cocktail together:

• Combine room-temperature blackberry syrup and vodka. Make sure neither of them are chilled, as the syrup won’t incorporate as well if either is cold. Add in the lime juice. 
• Once incorporated, pour the mixture over ice into a copper mule mug. 
• Top with ginger beer and lime juice. Fresh blackberry garnish optional.

This version of the drink makes for an entirely different experience. It’s very sweet and definitely loses some of its breezy refreshing qualities, while also being a little more intense and perhaps even more festive. We can see these drinks working well in different contexts, or perhaps even different seasons of the year; while the original recipe is a summery, outdoors drink, we definitely envision the version that incorporates syrup as more of an indoor party drink, perhaps even suited for a holiday gathering in the winter.

Whichever version you choose to go with, the Blackberry Moscow Mule is a delicious twist on the classic cocktail that you’re going to love. And with a recipe this simple, it’s near impossible to mess up!

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