Looks very familiar! If you have watched RogerBarnes tie off / cleat his main sheet my boat came the same. It was the first thing to go. From my racing days I have to have a quick release cam cleat, the same one you have there is on my ILUR. I built a semi round extention right where the origional cleat was, in fact that semi round block of wood is held with the same screws that held the cleat. The swivel cam is screwed onto the top and has somewhat the problem you know of. It is too low. To engage the cam cleat you have to take you hand lower that the cam. I can see that being slightly harder here as it appears lower than mine. Regardless, it is sweet when the unexpected gust hits, as long as the sheet is always in your hand. I know just how sweet your Mod is - congrats!
Isn't a Scamp just the most fun to mess with? There's always something to learn, and sometimes the learning happens very fast! Who hasn't learned, in a blow, that you never let go of the tiller? A 12 foot boat with a big sail can turn in a flash and give you a bath if you're not paying attention, so you figure out a way to protect yourself with a "tamer" or an extension, and you stay dry next time. This forum has provided many excellent tips on taming our little prams, from reefing to self-rescue, and I look forward to more inventions to come!
Nice setup, and it works for you and that’s who it is designed to work for! Years ago I had a West Wight Potter 15 that looked like a mini BOC boat. I took a lot of ribbing from my fellow sailors, but I enjoyed it and as we all know the prime directive.
Amazing and elaborate set ups. I applaud your imagination and workmanship!
Looks very familiar! If you have watched RogerBarnes tie off / cleat his main sheet my boat came the same. It was the first thing to go. From my racing days I have to have a quick release cam cleat, the same one you have there is on my ILUR. I built a semi round extention right where the origional cleat was, in fact that semi round block of wood is held with the same screws that held the cleat. The swivel cam is screwed onto the top and has somewhat the problem you know of. It is too low. To engage the cam cleat you have to take you hand lower that the cam. I can see that being slightly harder here as it appears lower than mine. Regardless, it is sweet when the unexpected gust hits, as long as the sheet is always in your hand. I know just how sweet your Mod is - congrats!
Isn't a Scamp just the most fun to mess with? There's always something to learn, and sometimes the learning happens very fast! Who hasn't learned, in a blow, that you never let go of the tiller? A 12 foot boat with a big sail can turn in a flash and give you a bath if you're not paying attention, so you figure out a way to protect yourself with a "tamer" or an extension, and you stay dry next time. This forum has provided many excellent tips on taming our little prams, from reefing to self-rescue, and I look forward to more inventions to come!
Nice setup, and it works for you and that’s who it is designed to work for! Years ago I had a West Wight Potter 15 that looked like a mini BOC boat. I took a lot of ribbing from my fellow sailors, but I enjoyed it and as we all know the prime directive.