Flopper Stopper

[Merlin Clark]

Simple and inexpensive home made flopper stopper http://books-for-sail.com/diy-projects/33-flopper-stopper-how-to-make-a-simple-roll-reducer.html
Probably double duty as work surface, fish cleaning board or whatever.
I'm not connected to the site in anyway.

 

[Joe]

Nice contribution, I'm saving that link.... cheap and effective solution to an annoying phenomenon. Thanks.

 

[Paul Brinkley]

Shouldn't you have one on each side? Seems like you would have a fast roll to one side, then a dampened roll back the other way.... -Paul

 

[Merlin Clark]

Thanks Joe.

Probably Paul. I know shrimp and scallop boats use one on each side when running. Just have to rig one off the boom and the other off a spinnaker or whisker pole?
I'm thinking off a thick piece of plexi for this unless I trip over and a big enough chunk of fiberglass.

 

[caguy]

Simple and inexpensive home made flopper stopper http://books-for-sail.com/diy-projects/33-flopper-stopper-how-to-make-a-simple-roll-reducer.html
Probably double duty as work surface, fish cleaning board or whatever.
I'm not connected to the site in anyway.

Thanks Melinuxo that site is definitely being bookmarked in favorites.

 

[finding41]

If you are looking for a source of big chunks of used fiberglass, check the local land fill or recycling center. I see all kinds of old shower stalls and tubs at our local recycling depot. Lots of color choices as well.

 

[Benny17441]

Great post. Have a couple of plastic chairs that I can experiment with.