Doug Cameron

I know Graham was looking into being able to make the lead shoe casting as a part of the kit. Alan can contract to make it if need be.

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.

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

Sailing on Lake Guntersville, Tennessee River or http://capt-doug.blogspot.com

The final details - running lights and enclosing the centerboard rigging to keep the cabin dry: Stern light Centerboard rigging enclosure (can be unscrewed for access) Bow light

Maligno, all of the Mark III boats are war ballasted. Steve, Graham and Alan have both added a lot of extra light air canvas to their boats. The sprit allows a spinnaker.

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New pictures of little finishing details at http://capt-doug.blogspot.com Including a painted and varnished cabin

I'm getting a lot of rubbing on the sprits (especially the main where the mast does not rotate). Should I use fiberglass, leather (like on oars), or a cord wrap to protect the wood?

She is finally finished, with the cabin painted and varnished and little details like a gimballed one-burner stove, compass, etc. I took her sailing this afternoon in a 10-12 knot breeze. I rowed and sailed her upwind and down with and without ballast. She is nicely balanced with an almost neutral helm. Lightly loaded, the ballast tank needs to be topped off with the bailer. I'll try later with a camping/EC load. Acceleration is better without the ballast, but there is not much difference in top end speed (it was a bit gusty, so I'll keep testing). Rowing is much easier without the ballast; in fact, she is easy to row from the bridge deck (the Mark I did not have a convenient place to row from). With the weighted centerboard (vs having a downhaul), I found I needed to drop it while still on a run before going upwind because the board would bind in the tank with the side pressure on the beat. I'll post more as I get on the water more.

The trailer I got is an EZ Loader. They are made near Charlotte, NC and are sold through dealers throughout the SE. I got the aluminum one since it was only $200 more than the galvanized one. I added a second pair of bunks to support the weighted centerboard and I added a forward keel roller. I've never had trouble with bunks loading and unloading. You want to get the stern to float up a little to decrease friction in launching, and the hull is lubricated by water when loading. I agree with Chuck about rollers concentrating the force in one place. I added the last coat of paint to the cabin interior yesterday. I'll add pictures soon.

I'm a little farther away in Sewanee, Tennessee, but I am retired. I work in the summer near Brevard, NC, and that's even closer. Keep me in the loop. The CS 20 MK III is almost done. Still need to do one more coat of paint inside the cabin, tubes for the ends of the oars, and seat locker hold-downs, but she should be ready to sail regularly by next week. Best winds in the mid-south are in the winter!

If I am correct about what you are asking, when the hatch cover/top closes, its trajectory requires that the inside (toward the footwell) be set back so that the top can clear.

The centerboard on the Mark III has a lead shoe on the bottom and the Mark I doesn't. So you are correct about that difference. Another factor in the strong positive righting moment.

I asked the same question of Graham last January: "Where is the 17 Mark 2?" He said that the Mark 3 is parallel with the 20 Mark 3, so it would be confusing to have the design called Mark 2 in one length and Mark 3 in another length. So there is no 17 Mark 2. There is only one 20 Mark 2 (and, I think, another set of plans out there).

Try these two links for the videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXwIW2B2Up8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgPjjKiqGmA&feature=youtu.be The blog seems to have reverted to the Mark 2 test (using a computer rather than an iPad). I'm trying to fix that. But these links should work (they do on a computer)

I would be up for such a "messabout " in late January or February before the EC. Don't forget the ultimate small boat messabout, the Cedar Key gathering the first weekend in May.

Wind was around 15 (no whitecaps, but little fetch) and the tanks were full. Graham was sheeting in more than usual and we didn't reef in order to see just what she would do. Graham had a big grin on his face and then suggested several tweaks

Designer Graham in front of an EC 22

Phil I primed with their Epoxy Primecoat (I find that sticking with one brand for one boat keeps compatibility minimal). I have all the windows and doors open and an organic volatiles mask on. Then I leave for the day. Haven't you noticed the missing brain cells? I'm thinking about doing the inside of the cabin with Brightsides and leaving the ceiling bright. But, with winter coming, I'm hesitating about using the Primecoat in that confined space.

I (finally) updated the blog - for those who don't make it, I hope to have sailing pictures after the Messabout. http://capt-doug.blogspot.com

Interlux Perfection on the bottom and lower sides (2 part polyurethane with volatile organics) and Brightsides above.

Pictures of the rubrail. There is now nonskid on the cabin roof, but I won't have the toerail finished by the Messabout. The inside of the cabin still needs to be sanded and painted.

I plan to get in mid-day Friday with the CS 20 MK III and stay until sometime Sunday afternoon. Let me know if I can bring anything.

I took her for her first time on the water yesterday. There was almost no wind, but I was able to do about 1 kt in 1-2 kt winds. She rows extremely well with the mizzen a little bit farther aft and sitting on the bridge deck. I used 10 1/2 foot oars. Winds are predicted to be 10-20 Monday, so maybe I will do better. If so, I'll send pictures. I plan to be at the messabout..