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DSC00446 Trinkka came through with a full stern rail, and I later had a detachable mast holding rig welded up for a telescopic mast crotch/mast carrier. With the Gin Pole, I no longer need to raise the mast crotch. The Gin can lift her right from that position. The Teak block that I added under my mast tabernacle, gives the mast more clearance between it, and the sliding hatch cover over the companionway thereby allowing the mast to be lowered to the level of the mast crotch.
DSC00442 In this pic we have a detachable bow pulpit mast crotch mod, and the old Gin Pole complete with bridles, all set to hoist the mast up.
DSC00452 My old two piece oak Gin Pole along with the vang, pivot bridles, and the stern mast crotch with the built in roller. I have since retired the old Gin Pole in favor of a two piece stainless steel rig that my son Steve welded up for me.
DSC01168 This self bailing cockpit hose modification works better than the original single hose set up. The hose that I replaced was a rubber hose which was bent to a 90 degree to go out the stern thru-hull fitting. gasoline got into the old hose and ate out a hole in it. Like a dumbbell I ran my garden hose in the cockpit before I realized that there was a hole in it and the water wasn't coming out the stern. It was going into the bilge. What a stink! It took weeks, and months to get rid of the fumes in the cabin. This hose is ordinary 1" ID reinforced Vinyl hose that can be bought at Lowe's, Home Depot, or any hardware store. I used a Nylon 90 degree fitting and four stainless steel hose clamps. To gain access to this hose I cut a hole in the center of my inside transom for an 8'' Beckson Deck Plate. This alone was the smartest move I've ever made. I now have access to my gudgions, my self bailing cockpit hose, my stern light, my outboard charging wire, my swim ladder, my outboard mounting bracket. Believe me. I'll never try crawling through that lazarett hatch again. I got stuck in that opening one day with my feet hanging out of the opening. I could hear the birds on a nearby tree limb laughing at me. I managed to wiggle my way out of that opening. I thank the good Lord for small favors.
DSC00775 Easy disconnect furler stay modification. Kind of Mickey Mouse, but it works great! Rudy said it would work with no problem, so I went ahead and did it.
DSC00785 Anchor caddy with rope handles made from an old cut down milk crate.
DSC01134 Polytarps make the boat a lot cooler on those 90 degree days.
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