Don Silsbe Posted May 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Ken Potts-- I appreciate your input on my mizzen rig, but I must tell you that I've completely changed it. There was simply too much fuss & friction for a mizzen. I recalled Graham saying something to the effect that sheeting the mizzen is almost always a secondary action, and much less important than messing with the main. My set-up also seemed to have enough friction in it to prevent easy, fluid adjustment. Seemed like I was always having to push the sail forward, to ease the mizzen. I've gone back to Graham's simple set-up for the mizzen, and like it much better. I thought it would be a hassle reaching aft, to make adjustments. But the clam cleat is right by my leg, most of the time. I'm thinking of starting a new thread on the subject of "Rigging the Cat Ketch", in hopes that we would all share our variations of rigging. What do y'all think of this? I've got several nuances to share. I've already seen several of yours at earlier mess-abouts. It might be good for those still building, to have a collection of ideas to pick from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted May 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 We had a couple of May weddings, back in our home state of Michigan. Since we weren't pulling the travel trailer this time, I was able to take my boat. This allowed me to fish and sail some home waters. Here's a video I took of my solo sail on Lake Erie. This was taken in La Plaisance Bay, near Monroe, MI. It was an offshore breeze, which kicked up a typical Lake Erie chop. So, in spite of the fact that my snotters needed a tug (it was windier than I thought it would be), here's a video for your enjoyment. https://youtu.be/KHGVhMcer8I and https://youtu.be/QEW7WNreBqY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted October 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 I went camping & sailing on Lake Hartwell this week. A friend of mine took this beautiful photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted January 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 Here's a video of a mid-January sail that I took: https://youtu.be/UgrZZqdPcrw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Vacanti Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 The link to your video is broken. I believe this is the video you intended to show us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgrZZqdPcrw 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted January 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 You're right, Mike, thanks. I copied and pasted it from YouTube. Go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted June 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 I took my bride (of 46 years) for a sail yesterday afternoon. The lounging panel was a hit! After her "sailing nap", she said that this was the best boat we ever owned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 It don't get no better! BTW, this is a MUCH more flattering picture... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted June 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 But I like the other one. I'm a "hip man". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Hip-hip-hooray for hips! (Isn't it amazing what these posts degenerate to...) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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