1970 O'day 23' Pop Top Project
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Ah, that's true. I'll keep my eye out for something like that. Maybe even a big tree. Hmmm
What do you guys have on your boats for safety equipment? I'm thinking i'll need flares, fire extinguisher, life jackets, whistle or horn and.... Anything i'm missing? Don't want the CG to fine me...
Where are some cheap places to find these items?
Where are some cheap places to find these items?
There are lists of CG required/recommended equipment.
http://www.boatus.com/onlinecourse/documents/regulations.html
I have a lot of additional safety equipment.
I see, though, looking at the list that I don't have any bilge ventilation. I should keep my gas can out of the port lazerette.
I think I've said I want to find a bin like a deep dishpan to plumb a drain in to go oversides and mount it in that port lazerette so I have a safe place to store my 3 gal gas can. I should also look for a gas resistant plastic.
http://www.boatus.com/onlinecourse/documents/regulations.html
I have a lot of additional safety equipment.
I see, though, looking at the list that I don't have any bilge ventilation. I should keep my gas can out of the port lazerette.
I think I've said I want to find a bin like a deep dishpan to plumb a drain in to go oversides and mount it in that port lazerette so I have a safe place to store my 3 gal gas can. I should also look for a gas resistant plastic.
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Note: The mastendr takes about a month the have built so order it early. the Mast Mate is made in Austrailia, so if you want the manufactured version, then order it early, as it may take a while to get here.
I promise I will make a video soon, I have just been too busy this summer to get out sailing (plus the heat).
My requirements were that I be able to step my mast my self. So I cut my mast and installed a mastender (hinge made by compac yachts). Then I made a home built rig similar to this. This system works like a charm, is safe and can be done with one person (though 2 people make it easier). It takes me about 1 hour to rig the boat. I've only done it 4 times (one was at the house). This is by far the best way to to avoid the cost and aggravation of having a crane put it in.
Note: The mastendr takes about a month the have built so order it early. the Mast Mate is made in Austrailia, so if you want the manufactured version, then order it early, as it may take a while to get here.
I promise I will make a video soon, I have just been too busy this summer to get out sailing (plus the heat).
If you don't mind, how pricey is the mastender? I could probably make one i'm guessing...
That's not too bad really. I looked at some vents for my lazerette - no biggie there.
The mastendr was a little pricey but worth it. I would say it is better to let them build it. I cant remember the exact price though. Just give them a call and ask for Gerry he was very helpful. Just to eliminate any worries about pot top clearance problems, here is a video showing how I have it mounted. It also shows my fixed transom.
Very cool man! I think I may have to go that route perhaps... I'll give them a call.
I have two masts, one is gold anodized and one is natural. Booms match the masts accordingly. Both came off 1970 pop tops. So they may have just used whatever they had back then. The gold mast was dropped and bent, then welded and shortened... So I found the natural mast and will be using that.
I have two masts, one is gold anodized and one is natural. Booms match the masts accordingly. Both came off 1970 pop tops. So they may have just used whatever they had back then. The gold mast was dropped and bent, then welded and shortened... So I found the natural mast and will be using that.
WM has a bow eye with what looks to be 2 1/2" width, 3/8" thread. In my wee mind this should give it just about 2" center to center.
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Model # 4492419 | Manuf. # 080033-1
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Port lazerette. Previous owners glassed in a shelf (at least it appears that way) for the battery. They left a slot in it to run a strap through. It works well.
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