1 (edited by Lanarkwanderer 2017-04-19 04:32:58)

Topic: In the water !

We were launched last Saturday at RMC. I have not fired up the Yanmar yet. She seems to sit a bit lower in the stern. My fuel tank is under the cockpit, looks to be 12 gallons and is half full. I have two group 31 deep cycle batteries under the cabin sole at the bottom of the companionway. I don't have any other gear or sails on the boat. The water tank and holding tank are under the v-berth and are empty. I hope it levels up as I load her up.
Bob

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Re: In the water !

Curious about the foot of your mast.  What's the metal thing?  Also, are your forward shrouds wrapped in something?

Re: In the water !

Looks to me like there is a simple base plate, that the mast is sitting on.  Picture a plate with two sides, making the mast kind of like a hinge while stepping the mast.

The shrouds just look like the have some chafe protection around them to reduce abrasion on the sail when tacking.

Re: In the water !

Yes the mast is sitting on a plate.
The shrouds have a wooden dowel around them that free to rotate. As mentioned I assume it's for abrasion of the sail or sheets.
Bob