Chick Ludwig Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Thanks for the "sail". Just what is needed this winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Doug, Next week I'm heading to B & B to pick up my CS20.3 kit. In preparation I sat through all of Alan's CS15 videos, and started planning my approach. It's nice to see what the end of the journey looks like. A few questions. 1. Am I right to assume water was splashing into the centerboard line hole, hence the cover? 2. Are those lights battery operated? 3. How is the process of filling and emptying the ballast tank working out? 4. How do you like the new main-sheet configuration? 5. How is the trailer working out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Cameron Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Hello Steve 1. I had not had water splashing into the centerboard hole, but I have not been in big waves yet. I have had water splash up through the centerboard trunk in other boats, and the line comes into the cabin. This is just a precaution. 2. Those are battery lights, attached by strong magnets and with a safety tether. If I should put in a battery and 12 volt system later, I will change to 12 volt LED lights. 3. Without a big load in the boat, I have to top off the tank. I have been using a bailer. going between 4 and 5 mph Saturday, I was able to empty all but about one inch from the tank using the Andersen bailer. I have an old whale pump from another boat and will try that to empty the tank when I'm going slowly. I also have a kayak bailing pump to try. 4. The new mainsheet configuration was suggested by Graham after sailing her during the Messabout. It is easy to adjust with a lot of pressure, but you must help it a bit in light winds. It's a tradeoff. 5. I'm very happy with the trailer. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Niemann Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Definitely motivating. I noticed your oars are stored alongside the cockpit.and there is a round whole forward. Is this enclosed area open so if ever a capsize it will not stay filled with water? Thanks Doug for posting. I will see you on Friday before EC. dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Cameron Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 This allowed me to install the tubes in the cabin, Dale. And I now have access to the ends of the oars and feed them into the tubes. Without a manual and plans, I sometimes have had to make up things as I went. See you on the beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Cameron Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Story in Ductworks Magazine: http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/15/projects/core/index.htm#.VRPVhVxtz8E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Nice job Doug. I wish I was sailing mine! next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Cameron Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Putting a motor mount on the transom, I got into the locker while my wife held the wrench on the bolts outside. Then she decided to film me trying to get out. Next time I'll have to find a smaller person to do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Anderson Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 I think that was very nice of your wife to offer to bring your supper down to the boat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 Looks like a great place to stash the kids when they are acting up... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jknight611 Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 It would take a saber saw to get my big butt out of there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 Pretty funny Doug! I took pictures of Graham's motor well when I was at B & B. what are you doing here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 Graham suggests putting it on the starboard side rather than the port side like his. The tiller handle of the motor hits the coaming with it to port. If you don't steer with the motor, it probably doesn't matter, but it sure is handy to be able to swing the motor if you are manuvering in a tight place. Other than that, Graham's well looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Cameron Posted April 24, 2015 Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 I put on a Trac aluminum motor bracket and a Trac mounting plate to be used with a Torquedo travel electric motor. That way I can get in and out of boat launches and not hold up all the bass boats. The cracked easily disconnects, leaving only the mounting plate. I've also been thinking about doing the EC as a Class 6, electric and experimental, and sailing from the finish to the start and then back, using g a solar charger and doing it as a cruise rather than going 24 hours. Just a thought - if I sit very still, maybe it will go away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted April 24, 2015 Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 Hilarious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Doug, I see you made it to Cedar Key. That is totally on my bucket list. I can't wait until you tell us about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecgossett Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Doug, Can you please post photos of how you are anchoring the boat, and closeups of the anchor line, and talk about how easy it is to rig, and how the boat feels at anchor? Also, do you have any photos of some of the stuff like kitchenette (sink, etc), or how you mounted the stove? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Cameron Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 I'm working at camp in North Carolina, so can't send pics. The line goes through a fairlead on the bow, then past the tabernacle (with a stainless rub strake to keep from chafe) to a reinforced cleat aft of the forward bulkhead. I did not feel that the forward edge of the bow was strong enough. The boat moved around a bit at anchor the one night I spent on anchor. I need to play around with having the rudder and centerboard up and down and maybe a reefed mizzen out. The stove is mounted on the aft cabin bulkhead so as to swing free and allow steam to escape. The stove can be seen partway down on this page http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/12/howto/stoves/index2.html. It's the one on the left with the Coleman gas tank hanging below. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Edward. Here's my anchor on my CS-20 Mk-2. I'll be doing the same thing on my CS-17 Mk-3. It works well and is easy to use. The anchor rode drops into the mast tabernacle "well". The boat does sail back and forth at anchor. Most small, light boats do. The cleat is behind the tabernacle on the fore deck. I also had SS strips on the tabernacle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRL Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 This may have been asked elsewhere... But I've noticed no one seems to be pre-coating all the plywood with epoxy (and peel ply) which is highly recommended for ply epoxy construction. Would appreciate your comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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