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#91

West Wight Potter Yachts / Re: Boom Rest in Mast - Potter...

Last post by Scooter - Apr 29, 2025, 08:10 PM

I haven't launched my 19 yet, but from comparing mine to the  Rigging Guide on the club page I've attached the goosenect guide to the mast channel and let it fall with the boom attached then connected the main tack to the "Shackle Thingy". Then I attach the halyard and feed the bolt rope upwards as far as it will go. Back it off next and tension with the "short line". This has the gooseneck positioned way below the gap. No need I can see for a stop there FWIW.

#92

West Wight Potter Yachts / Re: Boom Rest in Mast - Potter...

Last post by Curtis - Apr 29, 2025, 07:33 PM

You could buy a stop to prevent it from sliding down, but I don't see how this would be an advantage. My mast track is configured the way you describe. I suggest taking a rotary tool and rounding off the edges of the gooseneck so it slides more smoothly. This only takes a few minutes and makes a world of difference. I also recommend a bolt rope if you buy a new mainsail; I think it is way easier. My first two sails had slugs, but I like the bolt rope a lot better. Much easier to get the sail down in rough conditions when singlehanding. No obnoxious noise from clattering slugs when becalmed. EP Sails makes a nice sail. (Elliot Patterson)

#93

TSBB General Talk / Re: Almost-A-SCAMP Progress Re...

Last post by Timm R Oday25 - Apr 29, 2025, 02:43 PM

Thanks for all the photos .Have you bought/made the mast or the boom ?
What about the mainsail or the genoa or the spinnakers ?

#94

TSBB General Talk / Re: How much do you spend to m...

Last post by GlenG - Apr 29, 2025, 11:56 AM

Cost depends on what you include...  Insurance at $130, misc supplies maybe $100.  I live on a lake, and store it on the property in the winter.  I no longer race, so I'm not worried about using old sails that may be stretched out a bit, but have no rips or patches.
But here's the big one... Invested cost= lost opportunity cost.  I bought the Santana 21 at just 1 yr used, for $6000 in 1976.  It might be worth $1500 now.  But $6000 invested in the market in 1976 would be worth $$$ ?  I'll let you financial guys do the math.  Honestly, I've enjoyed sailing for so many decades, and find I can still do it at 83 yrs old.  What is that worth??  I have no complaints on the cost.  It's a bargain in my book.

#95

TSBB General Talk / Re: Almost-A-SCAMP Progress Re...

Last post by Chris Muthig - Apr 29, 2025, 07:32 AM

Looking good!

#96

South East / Re: Finally Going Cruising

Last post by Wolverine - Apr 28, 2025, 07:54 PM

Sunday we made our down wind run from Big Island on the Little Alligator River to just outside of the Pungo/Alligator Canal. This morning we attempted to sail down the canal, but after 9o minutes of ghosting along, we gave in and started the outboards. I may have fixed my fuel delivery problem as the o/b ran fine all the way south through the canal. After exiting the canal we rafted up, ate lunch, and sailed to Dowery Creek Marina where we met some sailors out of New Bern. A shower, a tender and juicey steak, and Im ready for bed.

Edit: several north bound sailboats gave us the thumbs up and took photos. 2 Canadian boats almost lost their skippers as they hung outside their enclosed cockpits to cheer us on.
I should mention when we decided to motor, my thumb got caught in the motor mount. When i was hit by a large wave on the Albemarle, both springs pooped off. As i tried to lift the o/b to release my thumb, the end boom main sheet caught my head, steering the boat straight to the many dead falls along the canal. My thumb is now a combination of green, purple, black, and blue.

#97

TSBB General Talk / Re: How much do you spend to m...

Last post by pgandw - Apr 28, 2025, 07:51 PM

I'm not really interested in doing the math, but DW is.  I do know I spend a good chunk of my RMD (required min distribution) from the IRA on boat upgrades each year.  Thankfully, my retirement plus SS covers my everyday expenses.  And the boat is worth less than what I paid for it.

Insurance is expensive @$300/month.  But I don't want DW to be faced with a hefty salvage bill when I misjudge things and meet my fate.  The environmental cleanup costs shouldn't be as high now that I no longer have a gas outboard - have to check for a premium reduction.

Fred W
Stuart (ODay) Mariner 19  Sweet P

#98

TSBB General Talk / Re: Sticker Shockkkkk

Last post by pgandw - Apr 28, 2025, 07:37 PM

While stationed in Alaska, we had to deal with a bear (sow) that had taking a liking to our propane supply that kept us running through the winter.  She would bite through the supply line to get some of that propane.  Had her trapped and relocated 200 miles away.  3 years later, the propane supply line chomping started reoccurring.  Turned out she had taught her 2 cubs that propane was fun.  2 cubs relocated to keep our VHF-FM mountain site on air.

Fred W

#99

TSBB General Talk / Re: Not so good news for launc...

Last post by pgandw - Apr 28, 2025, 07:30 PM

OT: Years ago I was told Vela was too small to enter any of the races up here.

Albemarle Sound Association decided no pure centerboards would be allowed, had to have at least a stub keel to get a PHRF rating.  Someone suggested bypassing them, and going to Chesapeake Bay YRA to get a rating.  Which I intend to do if I ever get well enough to race.  Racing associations have lots of strange folks.

Fred W

#100

South East / Re: Finally Going Cruising

Last post by pgandw - Apr 28, 2025, 07:25 PM

Spring is typically pretty brutal for small boats in Albemarle Sound, as I learned during last year's trip to Edenton.  But the GPS peaked at 9.2kts with a reefed main, so I was pretty happy with that.  Coming back was 8hrs of beating to windward in 15-20 out of the east.  We seem to get a front at least once, and sometimes twice, with associated small craft advisories as the front seeks out offshore of Cape Hatteras - where all strong fronts go to die.

Fred W
Stuart (ODay) Mariner 19 #4133  Sweet P