2020 Launch!

[SawyerCurt]

I know some folks leave their boats in year-round, but here in the Northeast we have a May-October (maybe April - October if you are lucky) sailing season, and getting Jacqueline moved from her jack stands into the water is quite a process. It was pretty windy yesterday, so you'll notice I still don't have the sails on (all the canvas is new this season).

There is a trailer that picks up the boat from the stands.


The trailer takes the boat to the lift, which then drives to boat to the drop point and lowers her into the water.


Of course, my club misunderstood my launch date and a transient was on my mooring, so after motoring around the field for 30 minutes they were able to pack up and get underway so I could moor.


Relaxing with some wine.


The water was a horrible color, but Jacqueline was looking good with her new canvas (even though the sails are not on yet).


And finally, a #nofilter sunset!

 

[JRT]

Nice! That canvas setup looks sweet, the other C310 down from me has a similar setup. My bimini is just a single massive cover for the entire cockpit. Great for shade and comfort, but a lot of leaning around to actually see the sails trim.

 

[DaveJ]

Great news Curt. I didn't put my boat in last year for various reasons, but splashed it last Thursday. My wife and I put the sails on Sunday morning and went for a 3 hour sail in perfect winds. Everything is cleaned, all the cruising 'stuff' is on board and set up.....no where to go . We have a couple of local anchor spots on Lake Ontario, depends on wind direction, I think the anchor is going to get a workout this summer.
Your dodger/bimini look great and are similar to mine, the bimini is huge!

Enjoy.

dj

 

[Tom J]

Glad to see you are in the water! My club skips the Travel Lift and backs the Brownell trailer right into the water. I hate hoisting the old girl!

 

[Alansails]

Nice! That canvas setup looks sweet, the other C310 down from me has a similar setup. My bimini is just a single massive cover for the entire cockpit. Great for shade and comfort, but a lot of leaning around to actually see the sails trim.

Curt Your Canvas Looks GREAT!, We had a dodger built But our Bimini is one piece with Windows in the top so we can see the sails and we love our dodger we also had zip off wings with glass added to the dodger sides.
Money well spent!