mast tabernacle

[vega1860]

I think you're making it too complicated Jonathan d;^)

Lealea as a Live-Aboard vessel

The small sailboat as a live-aboard: Suitable modifications, economics, lifestyle.

americanvega.org

The whole thing rolls up small enough to fit in the bag the working
jib came out of and down in the lazarette when sailing.

Chuck

 

[mageekenneth]

Guys a dodger is required when going crusing offshore, because it enhances your ability 2 handle the boat in "spray" conditions. Aside from that the vega is too tight for any kind of bimini that does not interfere with visibility and functional sailing. Plenty of sunscreen, sunglasses and foul weather gear are the only logical solution. h8 it but it is the nature of the boat we own. our boom does not have the verticle clearance. A walk along the docks is all it takes 2 see this. but that is why our little boats are so rock solid when the wind picks up. Per brohal made this baby 2 sail, and gave up comfort 4 seaworthyness.

 

[vegatern]

In my own humble opinion, I agree with Kenneth that a dodger is
important. Being able to stay warm is an important safety issue and
having the ability to tuck in behind the dodger is a great help. I
also think it should be able to fold flat because there are times that
reducing windage may be desirable; hanging to an anchor in storm
conditions for example, or to minimize damage in breaking seas. I
believe Lin Pardy wrote of a boat that had the hatch jammed closed
when the fixed dodger folded down on it, and then there is the damage
that might be expected if a hard dodger were torn off the cabin top.
I hope I never see such conditions.
The Tern has one of the "Vega" teak cleats mounted on the transom
to serve as a step as well as a folding swim ladder, held up in the
folded position with a slip knot, whose working end is easily reached
from the water. It would seem easy to use but in reality it is not,
even on the mooring.
Craig Tern #1519

 

[pjacobs55]

IMHO a dodger is a necessity .... I wouldn't sail without one,
especially in winter. I have the original low Vega dodger (love the
look of it), and recently replaced the original rickety frame with
stainless steel tubing, adding a couple of detachable side braces.
Picture: http://www3.telus.net/sailing/frame.jpg
What a difference it makes to have something solid to grab when
returning from the fore deck!

As for a bimini, this is about as far as I've got:
Picture: http://www3.telus.net/sailing/cdn_bimini.jpg

Peter
#1331 'Sin Tacha'

 

[coldnorthtoy]

...That's pretty much what I do best.

...Actually, that's one thing that I'm hoping that this living aboard
and sailing adventure will help cure me of, and it has already started
to. I've already ditched the 'fully-integrated and computerized
everything' ideas I was certain I wanted, in favor of simple tools
that don't sizzle and die when they get wet. Hehe.

But those said, I still think it'd be bloody cool.