Hello, I just recently purchase Proton, a 1987 First 235, Hull #018. Actually, I had to only sail her from Kelowna, BC 35 miles north on Lake Okanagan to new home in Vernon, BC. I feel very lucky to have found her so close to home and feels great to be back sailing after a 20 year hiatus. She is now moored on my buoy which had a C&C 24 many years ago.
I will be sailing quite often with my neighbour who unfortunately was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease which leads to my first question. My thoughts to make it easier access for the two 63 year olds, would be to mount the outboard on the port side to gain better access through the low section of transom. I also was also wanting to tidy up cockpit by moving gas tank in the storage area under seat. Now with the motor on the port, this part of plan wouldn't seem very logical. I would have gas line and charging cord running across transom. Last, would be to replace the original Honda 75 with a 4-6 hp with a internal tank but lose the charging advantage, Has anyone done this or have some suggestions. Cheers!
I will be sailing quite often with my neighbour who unfortunately was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease which leads to my first question. My thoughts to make it easier access for the two 63 year olds, would be to mount the outboard on the port side to gain better access through the low section of transom. I also was also wanting to tidy up cockpit by moving gas tank in the storage area under seat. Now with the motor on the port, this part of plan wouldn't seem very logical. I would have gas line and charging cord running across transom. Last, would be to replace the original Honda 75 with a 4-6 hp with a internal tank but lose the charging advantage, Has anyone done this or have some suggestions. Cheers!
