ABarry

I would be interested in finding some inflatable rollers also, for Artemis CS17-225. I have seen the yellow "dogbone" ones in a few photos on the forum here in the past, they look really interesting. They were supporting Southern Skimmer, during one of the challenges I believe. I've looked all over, to no avail. Anyone be able to help with some suggestions? Know where some could be had? I'm also looking at some large fenders to do the trick, may have to use those, if I can't find better ones. Thanks in advance, Allan Barry

Thanks all for the comments. I will recheck my location for the mizz snotter, maybe that's where my problem lies. Regarding the hull paint, I used VCPerformanceEpoxy below waterline, WR-LPU above waterline and Interlux Interdeck on all horizontal surfaces (for anti-slip). All are holding up ok, but I realize that I need more coats (was in a rush to get in the water, eastern Canada has a short sailing season).

Hello all, Just a note to say Hi and introduce myself. I began CS17-225 on April 15 of this year and launched on July 15. Of course, many small details are yet to be finished, but we have been sailing for a month and I am pleased with results so far ... very easy to sail. The sails (track type) were purchased from Carla/Graham are working well. The set of the main is quite good, and I am still playing with the mizz. Top section of masts are 2"-0.065 with wooden plug-top of about 12-18". The hull is BS1088 with mostly Doug-fir framing, 9oz tape on all seams and 6oz over all outer hull. I'm looking forward to installing some of the many mods and improvements you've described. A couple of shots are attached from the first trials in July, I will try to find a couple more of us under way.