Entry One:
Took the c22 out a few weeks ago and it was warm enough at the ramp to do as little as possible before getting on the water. Deciding to raise the sails after ramp launch I set out on the lake in mild conditions. While hanking on the jib I look at the mast base to find that my electrical connection was pinned under the mast with the plug fully inside the mast.
There was no wind and I considered lowering the mast on the water since it was so calm but figured my luck had gotten me to where I already was so I headed back to the ramp. Fortunately there is a fueling dock that I used to lower the re-step the mast and free the wire. After this I found that the lights on the mast were flickering at best so I knew I did some damage. I decided I would just figure it out and go out for an overnight anyway. Fortunately I had enough tools to patch things together at anchor before sunset to have a anchor and deck light for the night. It made the trip more interesting and fun.
Moral of the story: Take all the tools that I have ever used to do anything on the boat including extra wire, connectors and little butane torch. Even on these little boats for just an overnight, the lack of over preparation can lead to some disappointment and premature trip ending
Feel free to contribute
Took the c22 out a few weeks ago and it was warm enough at the ramp to do as little as possible before getting on the water. Deciding to raise the sails after ramp launch I set out on the lake in mild conditions. While hanking on the jib I look at the mast base to find that my electrical connection was pinned under the mast with the plug fully inside the mast.
There was no wind and I considered lowering the mast on the water since it was so calm but figured my luck had gotten me to where I already was so I headed back to the ramp. Fortunately there is a fueling dock that I used to lower the re-step the mast and free the wire. After this I found that the lights on the mast were flickering at best so I knew I did some damage. I decided I would just figure it out and go out for an overnight anyway. Fortunately I had enough tools to patch things together at anchor before sunset to have a anchor and deck light for the night. It made the trip more interesting and fun.
Moral of the story: Take all the tools that I have ever used to do anything on the boat including extra wire, connectors and little butane torch. Even on these little boats for just an overnight, the lack of over preparation can lead to some disappointment and premature trip ending
Feel free to contribute
