I've always loved the idea of a similar project, but hesitated. My concern is not only potentially limiting my weatherliness under sail, but also ruling out alternate means of propulsion (no room to row or paddle). How do you maneuver if equipment or weather issues make it difficult to sail?
A coaming on the front deck wouldn't be difficult to add to keep the water out of the cockpit,, methinks. I liked the article, and it gave me some ideas for a build which I have procrastinated on for many years....
Congrats - wondering if you (author) have built a big coaming to redirect water from the fordeck? or splash deflectors on the upper bow that might hold the bow from diving below, and, if you attempted the Everglades Challenge?
Josh, could you give us the year it was published -- "#132 Spring of 1998" for example. That way those who are new readers have some point of reference. thanks
I've always loved the idea of a similar project, but hesitated. My concern is not only potentially limiting my weatherliness under sail, but also ruling out alternate means of propulsion (no room to row or paddle). How do you maneuver if equipment or weather issues make it difficult to sail?
A coaming on the front deck wouldn't be difficult to add to keep the water out of the cockpit,, methinks. I liked the article, and it gave me some ideas for a build which I have procrastinated on for many years....
~Kees~
Great article Bobby! I'm glad that little boat is getting some love. Ray would be proud.
Congrats - wondering if you (author) have built a big coaming to redirect water from the fordeck? or splash deflectors on the upper bow that might hold the bow from diving below, and, if you attempted the Everglades Challenge?
Josh, could you give us the year it was published -- "#132 Spring of 1998" for example. That way those who are new readers have some point of reference. thanks