Next question. The boat doesn't have a pulpit or lifelines. Dropping or retrieving anchor in a heavy chop is an experience I'd rather not repeat without them. I'm a novice, landlocked, semi-sailor. Any advice about pulpit height? Life-line height? I'm thinking of bringing the lifelines back about to the mast or beginning of the cockpit.
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The boat is at the lake or I'd give you exact measurements. My lifelines are approx. 18" high, hitting me about knee high. Lifelines run from bow pulpit to transom connecting to small grabrail. Bow pulpit is ~24". I gave thought to eliminating my lifelines, but have started to enjoy them at the cockpit. Plus, they make my wife feel better, both when she's aboard and when I'm single-handing. The photo shows my existing lifelines. I don't have a clear photo of the bow pulpit.
The boat is at the lake or I'd give you exact measurements. My lifelines are approx. 18" high, hitting me about knee high. Lifelines run from bow pulpit to transom connecting to small grabrail. Bow pulpit is ~24". I gave thought to eliminating my lifelines, but have started to enjoy them at the cockpit. Plus, they make my wife feel better, both when she's aboard and when I'm single-handing. The photo shows my existing lifelines. I don't have a clear photo of the bow pulpit.
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Thanks Brent
Thanks Brent. Your comments and pictures were very helpful. The stern life-line anchor looks interesting. It appears that it would be functional as a backrest. Any other uses? It also prompts my next question about whether the transom is broad enough to accommodate a folding ladder, rudder, and outboard. That will be my third, and, for now, final question post.
Thanks Brent. Your comments and pictures were very helpful. The stern life-line anchor looks interesting. It appears that it would be functional as a backrest. Any other uses? It also prompts my next question about whether the transom is broad enough to accommodate a folding ladder, rudder, and outboard. That will be my third, and, for now, final question post.
I think the transom would
have room for a swim ladder. We use a portable one now, although fixed would be nice. Another consideration is getting access to put backing material on the swim ladder mounting hardware. I have an inspection port in my cockpit, but haven't tried getting to the spot where the backing material would need to be. Re the grabrail, it doesn't work well as a backrest as mounted. I'm going try a couple of cup/drink holder mounts during winter overhaul. Don't worry about the number of questions. I enjoy talking about the 19. I haven't seen a lot of 19 posts since I started monitoring this board. Do you have winches? I saw a 19 on the TSBB (link below) with jib sheet winches.
have room for a swim ladder. We use a portable one now, although fixed would be nice. Another consideration is getting access to put backing material on the swim ladder mounting hardware. I have an inspection port in my cockpit, but haven't tried getting to the spot where the backing material would need to be. Re the grabrail, it doesn't work well as a backrest as mounted. I'm going try a couple of cup/drink holder mounts during winter overhaul. Don't worry about the number of questions. I enjoy talking about the 19. I haven't seen a lot of 19 posts since I started monitoring this board. Do you have winches? I saw a 19 on the TSBB (link below) with jib sheet winches.
Winches & backing for swim ladder mount
Thanks for the comment about backing on the transom for the swim ladder mount. I too have an access port, but haven't looked at it; at least not recently. I had, obviously erroneously, just thought I could screw mount a swim ladder onto the transom. I wonder if the motor mount has backing. I have considered winches too, but don't have them. In a strong wind the jib sheet can be carrying quite a load. I'd like to be able to single hand it more easily and have thought of a roller reefed jib, but that's farther down on my priority list right now. Speaking of winds, I am delighted with the stability of the 19. My brother has a Newport-Lockley 17' and we have sailed togethor a few times on the Susquehanna River on Lake Clark, a hydro-electric created lake, just south of Columbia, near York, PA. There were times when we both had to sail reefed, but other times when I had comfortable but very good sailing unreefed while he had to remain reefed. The previous owner of my 19 had a 6-volt mast and running light system. We have never sailed at night, so I've never used it. What electrical system/devices do you have? Also, the boat came with a 4.5 Evinrude 2-cycle short shank. It's a fine motor, though heavy, & works OK as long as I remain at the stern, no one of any (physiological) substance is on the bow, and seas are light. Violate any of the above conditions and the intake breathes air, not water. I have considered contacting a dealer to see about purchasing a kit to make it a long shaft. Any thoughts there?
Thanks for the comment about backing on the transom for the swim ladder mount. I too have an access port, but haven't looked at it; at least not recently. I had, obviously erroneously, just thought I could screw mount a swim ladder onto the transom. I wonder if the motor mount has backing. I have considered winches too, but don't have them. In a strong wind the jib sheet can be carrying quite a load. I'd like to be able to single hand it more easily and have thought of a roller reefed jib, but that's farther down on my priority list right now. Speaking of winds, I am delighted with the stability of the 19. My brother has a Newport-Lockley 17' and we have sailed togethor a few times on the Susquehanna River on Lake Clark, a hydro-electric created lake, just south of Columbia, near York, PA. There were times when we both had to sail reefed, but other times when I had comfortable but very good sailing unreefed while he had to remain reefed. The previous owner of my 19 had a 6-volt mast and running light system. We have never sailed at night, so I've never used it. What electrical system/devices do you have? Also, the boat came with a 4.5 Evinrude 2-cycle short shank. It's a fine motor, though heavy, & works OK as long as I remain at the stern, no one of any (physiological) substance is on the bow, and seas are light. Violate any of the above conditions and the intake breathes air, not water. I have considered contacting a dealer to see about purchasing a kit to make it a long shaft. Any thoughts there?
Backing material for transom-mount ladder
What material would you use for backing the transom-mounted ladder?
What material would you use for backing the transom-mounted ladder?
Wood, stainless steel, or bronze
Paraphrasing Don Casey in 'Sailboat Hull and Deck Repair,' backing plates spread the stress load of the fitting/attachment across a greater area. Wooden plates are easy to make, but metal won't crush under under load or over time. Whichever you choose, you would want to do it right. Drill through the hull. Screw or bolt to the backing material, ensuring that you use a good bedding medium on the exterior attachment. I would guess that a kit ladder such as the one below at TheChandlerlyOnline.com would include backing plates, but I can't say for sure.
Paraphrasing Don Casey in 'Sailboat Hull and Deck Repair,' backing plates spread the stress load of the fitting/attachment across a greater area. Wooden plates are easy to make, but metal won't crush under under load or over time. Whichever you choose, you would want to do it right. Drill through the hull. Screw or bolt to the backing material, ensuring that you use a good bedding medium on the exterior attachment. I would guess that a kit ladder such as the one below at TheChandlerlyOnline.com would include backing plates, but I can't say for sure.
Same experience with 19
Stability is good if you have the right amount of sail up. If you don't go to a storm jib and reef down in heavier winds, safety will be a problem as in any sailboat. My 19, under main and jib, is very balanced, almost to a fault. Gusts of wind won't immediately round the boat into the wind, creating an interesting heel angle. I've pretty much ruled out winches for that reason. I like to be able to unload the jib quickly if necessary. I have a 12V electrical system with running lights, stern light, and cabin light. I use a 75 amp hour, deep cycle battery. No masthead light, but it is on this winter's list. Same experience with going forward with the OB on. The boat will pitch forward leaving the OB (Mercury 4hp short) sucking air. I only did it once and don't start the motor now until the headsail is down. A roller furled genoa will go on this winter so I won't haven't go fwd when I sail single-handed. Another option is to rig a headsail downhaul line that leads back to the cockpit. I haven't checked out the long shaft option. Brent
Stability is good if you have the right amount of sail up. If you don't go to a storm jib and reef down in heavier winds, safety will be a problem as in any sailboat. My 19, under main and jib, is very balanced, almost to a fault. Gusts of wind won't immediately round the boat into the wind, creating an interesting heel angle. I've pretty much ruled out winches for that reason. I like to be able to unload the jib quickly if necessary. I have a 12V electrical system with running lights, stern light, and cabin light. I use a 75 amp hour, deep cycle battery. No masthead light, but it is on this winter's list. Same experience with going forward with the OB on. The boat will pitch forward leaving the OB (Mercury 4hp short) sucking air. I only did it once and don't start the motor now until the headsail is down. A roller furled genoa will go on this winter so I won't haven't go fwd when I sail single-handed. Another option is to rig a headsail downhaul line that leads back to the cockpit. I haven't checked out the long shaft option. Brent
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