R: [AlbinVega] Re: Fitting a log paddle wheel

[marco]

I have recently purchased a series III Vega, with the original log paddle wheel on the starboard side of the keel. Although it is still efficient, I have been advised to change its position for possible dangers.
- The rotating cable connection protrudes into the bilge and may be resected/disconnected in case of rolling and heavy stuff stored in the bilge (anchor chain, bottles, anchor, etc).
-There is no through hull valve at that level.

marco

 

[pjacobs55]

I thought my log hole pretty vulnerable, sure could sink the boat quick if the plastic busted out. So I took the paddle unit out and glassed the hole. If I am going fast enough to make me want to really know my speed I look at the GPS. Nicholas H. Walsh P.A.
111 Commercial St.
Portland ME 04101
207/772-2191
Fax 207/774-3940

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From: Marco Baldan
Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 7:51 AM
To: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com
Subject: R: [AlbinVega] Re: Fitting a log paddle wheel
I have recently purchased a series III Vega, with the original log paddle wheel on the starboard side of the keel. Although it is still efficient, I have been advised to change its position for possible dangers.
- The rotating cable connection protrudes into the bilge and may be resected/disconnected in case of rolling and heavy stuff stored in the bilge (anchor chain, bottles, anchor, etc).
-There is no through hull valve at that level.

marco

 

[pjacobs55]

I find that in areas of strong tides and currents it's very useful to know both speed through the water (knotmeter) and speed over ground (GPS), giving one a good assesment of current speeds, and helping to pick the best course for good progress.

Too much information: you can choose to ignore some.
Not enough information can be trouble.
But then again, a 2" hole in the hull could be trouble too ;-)

Peter
#1331 'Sin Tacha'

 

[pjacobs55]

Of course you are right.Nicholas H. Walsh P.A.
111 Commercial St.
Portland ME 04101
207/772-2191
Fax 207/774-3940

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From: Peter
Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 11:59 AM
To: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com
Subject: R: [AlbinVega] Re: Fitting a log paddle wheel
I find that in areas of strong tides and currents it's very useful to know both speed through the water (knotmeter) and speed over ground (GPS), giving one a good assesment of current speeds, and helping to pick the best course for good progress.

Too much information: you can choose to ignore some.
Not enough information can be trouble.
But then again, a 2" hole in the hull could be trouble too ;-)

Peter
#1331 'Sin Tacha'

 

[dougpol1]

I used to have one of those tubes you put in the water and judge speed
by how high the water rises in the tube. Worked pretty good. On a trip
to Bermuda I had everybody use it for a day or two but then we found
were were judging speed very well with out it. We logged a speed every
1/2 hour and used that for navigation. We found with our star sights we
were never more than a mile off location in a 24 hour period. WE made a
guess as to the speed of the gulf stream by how far into the stream we
were and that must have been pretty good as well considering our true
position. All this is alright but I still like a knot meter though I
don't now consider it necessary. Sure is convient for trimming sail.

Doug

 

[n6ric]

I believe that I saw a knot log that attached to the transom so that you would only need a couple of small holes for the mounting screws and the cable. Wouldn't be as clean as some of the other locations, but you wouldn't have a 2 inch hole either. Another choice if you don't want to input the info into a chartplotter, is the Knotstick Knotstick Sailboat Speedometers

Ric
s/v Blue Max
#2692