another newbie, hull #12502

Gene Neill · May 20, 2017

I'm still laughing at "Wasted Seamen."

Leeward Rail · May 20, 2017

Gene Neill said:
I'm still laughing at "Wasted Seamen."

Just image using that name when calling on the radio.

Gene Neill · May 23, 2017

We use Lewmar Single 6 winches and Lewmar D1 clutches for our halyards. Some people say you don't need halyard winches, and while that may be technically true, they are very nice to have. I'm no weakling, but getting wrinkles out of a sail in any kind of decent wind is an enormous PITA without a winch. At least for me. So maybe I AM a weakling. But that's my story, and I'm stickin' to it.

dzl · May 24, 2017

I'm new at this so I'm probably way off, if so just disregard my rambling... But the way I see it clutches are really only in the prime when used in front of a winch. If not using winches, cam cleats will work and are considerably cheaper. I do like the Spinlock ones though... I'm running two lines aft per side also and plan to use the Harken double cam cleats. My boat had shorter handrails already, but I've completely removed them now to make more room for the lines.

http://www.harken.com/productdetail.aspx?id=5158&taxid=390

Leeward Rail · Jun 17, 2017

Looking good !

Gene Neill · Jun 18, 2017

VERY nice!

Leeward Rail · Jun 18, 2017

rpludwig said:
I'm getting very tired of that stepladder!

I'm with you on that.
The modified pool ladder I am using is a big improvement though.

Leeward Rail · Jun 18, 2017

Just don't fall off the ladder. My wife did that the first summer.
She then tried to fall off of the boat when it was on the trailer, after tripping on the chainplates. Just ended up with some serious bruises.
Since then, she says the "other women" is jealous.

CloudDiver · Aug 6, 2017

That fresh water source is great... inexpensive and innovate. Just as thought for a future upgrade though; I'm sure there is a fresh water bladder out there somewhere that roughly fits the dimensions of that bow locker. If you maximize the length and width you could potentially double or triple you fresh water capacity. 15 gallons would be a royal pain to wrestle onto the boat, but at least you have the capability if you need the extra supply. It will also seat itself in the shape of the locker better without the tendency to want to roll. The other added bonus is that extra weight in the bow counter acts the traditionally transom heavy C22. This is why I am considering locating my battery (or two) in the compartment that is just aft of where you have your fresh water in this picture.