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#1
Boat Discussion / Re: An old girlfriend just cal...
Last post by Frank - April 18, 2024, 11:40:27 AMLooking at a few pictures I took and thought I'd mention the bridge deck.
It is huge and works great when underway in the rain. I sit there, feet on inside steps and fully under the dodger with the autohelm steering. The cabin tops make great arm rests too. Relative luxury on a rain day.
It is huge and works great when underway in the rain. I sit there, feet on inside steps and fully under the dodger with the autohelm steering. The cabin tops make great arm rests too. Relative luxury on a rain day.
#2
Boat Discussion / Re: An old girlfriend just cal...
Last post by Frank - April 17, 2024, 06:52:48 AMHauled
Bottom cleaned
Totally stripped for potential hurricanes
Geez she looks small in the yard!
The classic sloop beside has a waterline above my deck level.
Gotta love shallow draft. I don't even need a yard ladder, simply use my boarding ladder.
To make it look even smaller, they dropped a Morgan out island 41 right behind me.
Good wind protection I guess :)
Bottom cleaned
Totally stripped for potential hurricanes
Geez she looks small in the yard!
The classic sloop beside has a waterline above my deck level.
Gotta love shallow draft. I don't even need a yard ladder, simply use my boarding ladder.
To make it look even smaller, they dropped a Morgan out island 41 right behind me.
Good wind protection I guess :)
#3
Boat Discussion / Re: An old girlfriend just cal...
Last post by Frank - April 15, 2024, 08:47:23 PMSpent the last couple of days on the mooring prepping to haul out.
So much nicer stripping the boat facing into the wind rather than roasting up on the hard in the lot.
Inside is washed,
Dodger, sunshade, life ring, side curtains, bbq, boat hook and whisker pole stored.
Entire boom with sail still attached removed and stored inside.
Genny taken off the furler and tied on deck. Will fold neatly once hauled.
Solar panel comes off and stores below easily later.
Will be minimal things to do once blocked.
Boat sure looks "naked"
So much nicer stripping the boat facing into the wind rather than roasting up on the hard in the lot.
Inside is washed,
Dodger, sunshade, life ring, side curtains, bbq, boat hook and whisker pole stored.
Entire boom with sail still attached removed and stored inside.
Genny taken off the furler and tied on deck. Will fold neatly once hauled.
Solar panel comes off and stores below easily later.
Will be minimal things to do once blocked.
Boat sure looks "naked"
#4
Boat Discussion / Re: An old girlfriend just cal...
Last post by Frank - April 15, 2024, 07:52:24 PMYep... the Shuckers are an awesome shallow draft floating cottage and they actually sail better than you'd think. Awesome motor sailors for sure. I have 3 friends on Shuckers here. One was always a Shucker, the other 2 switched over from pure sail. They are a great seniors boat!
I went through several anchors before gaining confidence in the delta.
Drop, pay out chain and rode, let the wind and weight of the boat set it at first. Back in if desired later. Only drug about 3 times over the years and held in some crazy wind/waves...
I find that too often folks dump out chain and rode then back down right away without the chain even tightening first. When it does, that "snap" often starts the anchor dragging before it had a chance to even get the point started in.....
Now my primary is an oversized Rocna Vulcan. There are several other new style anchors that set quickly and are better in grass as well as the Vulcan.
Out west I use a Delta but a Bruce style would do well as it's often a mud bottom.
Again... my 1-1/2 cents
Your milage may vary
I went through several anchors before gaining confidence in the delta.
Drop, pay out chain and rode, let the wind and weight of the boat set it at first. Back in if desired later. Only drug about 3 times over the years and held in some crazy wind/waves...
I find that too often folks dump out chain and rode then back down right away without the chain even tightening first. When it does, that "snap" often starts the anchor dragging before it had a chance to even get the point started in.....
Now my primary is an oversized Rocna Vulcan. There are several other new style anchors that set quickly and are better in grass as well as the Vulcan.
Out west I use a Delta but a Bruce style would do well as it's often a mud bottom.
Again... my 1-1/2 cents
Your milage may vary
#5
Boat Discussion / Re: An old girlfriend just cal...
Last post by CapnK - April 15, 2024, 05:16:02 PMPS - Those Shuckers look like an "Ultimate Bahamas boat". :)
#6
Boat Discussion / Re: An old girlfriend just cal...
Last post by CapnK - April 15, 2024, 05:12:26 PMI saw a phrase similar to the Bruce one, saying something to the effect of "Dragging on our Delta anchor around the world..." lol
Interestingly, with the Delta at 22# and the Bruce at ~35#, both are rated roughly for the same size boats (IOW a 'standard' anchor size recommendation) for my I-36. The Delta just makes it at that size o' boat, and the Bruce allows for a few more feet. Makes one think the Delta will hold better. The Delta is physically smaller and so easier to stow, an important consideration on wee vessels like an Ariel...
I've also got a 25# Manson Boss (hoopless, new gen), the scoop on that sucker is *'UGE* - 19" wide and 20" long, mas o menos. Manson rec's it for a 25'-35' boat, so it's borderline a storm anchor for Katie.
Besides those, I've got a Fortress FX11, and a regular steel Northhill folding anchor (IIRC 6 kilos, & not the airplane type). Those two both can stow flat, so they'll live belowdecks as backups/storm extras/mo' insurance. I have a nice spot below to fit either the giant Manson or the Delta, the other being the bower.
So yes - 4 anchors, 25' boat. Don't know if you ever heard Connie's story about when she and Croc got caught by a 'cane in the southern Bahamas. Their boat was IIRC 40-50', and they put out 7 anchors for the storm.
Six of their rodes parted during the storm; they just made it through hanging on the last one.
She said that it was one of the most terrifying things she'd ever been through.
Thankfully they were able to recover all or all but one of the anchors post-storm.
Interestingly, with the Delta at 22# and the Bruce at ~35#, both are rated roughly for the same size boats (IOW a 'standard' anchor size recommendation) for my I-36. The Delta just makes it at that size o' boat, and the Bruce allows for a few more feet. Makes one think the Delta will hold better. The Delta is physically smaller and so easier to stow, an important consideration on wee vessels like an Ariel...
I've also got a 25# Manson Boss (hoopless, new gen), the scoop on that sucker is *'UGE* - 19" wide and 20" long, mas o menos. Manson rec's it for a 25'-35' boat, so it's borderline a storm anchor for Katie.
Besides those, I've got a Fortress FX11, and a regular steel Northhill folding anchor (IIRC 6 kilos, & not the airplane type). Those two both can stow flat, so they'll live belowdecks as backups/storm extras/mo' insurance. I have a nice spot below to fit either the giant Manson or the Delta, the other being the bower.
So yes - 4 anchors, 25' boat. Don't know if you ever heard Connie's story about when she and Croc got caught by a 'cane in the southern Bahamas. Their boat was IIRC 40-50', and they put out 7 anchors for the storm.
Six of their rodes parted during the storm; they just made it through hanging on the last one.
She said that it was one of the most terrifying things she'd ever been through.
Thankfully they were able to recover all or all but one of the anchors post-storm.
#7
Boat Discussion / Re: An old girlfriend just cal...
Last post by Jim_ME - April 14, 2024, 10:26:14 PMQuote from: Frank on April 06, 2024, 09:11:07 AMAlways sad when it winds down..
More so when you've found "your tribe"...
Same here (and I expect for many of us readers and viewers of your great photos, too.)
Glad that you've found your tribe.
Thank you, Frank.
#8
sailFar.net Discussion / Re: Spring 2024… what’s everyo...
Last post by Bubba the Pirate - April 13, 2024, 08:02:44 PMSometime before hurricane season, I'm going to head back to the Carolinas from Stuart, FL. The plan is to make it in a few jumps offshore.
Last year, I only made it as far north as Washington, NC. I'd like to get farther this summer but Washington is a good base too.
Pic of the neighborhood at Pendarvis Cove
Last year, I only made it as far north as Washington, NC. I'd like to get farther this summer but Washington is a good base too.
Pic of the neighborhood at Pendarvis Cove
#9
sailFar.net Discussion / Re: Nav Stations, -> Tablet?
Last post by Bubba the Pirate - April 13, 2024, 07:47:40 PMAndroid Tablet with Navionics and Aquamaps. The tablet was in a folio that folds to prop it up. I keep it on the companionway sliding hatch.
I have a couple Raspberry Pis onboard that are not set up yet.
I have a couple Raspberry Pis onboard that are not set up yet.
#10
SB/LD Cruisers / Re: BtP Blog
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