Greetings and salutations!!

[Stump]

I'm taking the plunge and actually going to join in to the conversation since I'm to the point where I might actually finish my boat. Hull sides are on, gaps filled with bondo and I'm getting ready to work on the cabin trunk.

I'm building to the design pages and plan on upgrading after I actually get her in the water. EXCEPT... One thing I do want is to provide the option of a boom tent. That leads me to the way the boom is attached to the mast, which leads to the shape of the mast, How the tent is designed etc. I've followed the links to the web pages but does anyone have any personal experance?

Also, I've noticed quite a few folks from my neck of the woods, Pacific NW, and was wondering, since I'm going to have to learn how to sail anyway :shock: if it would be possible to invite myself along to crew with one of ya'all (and also steal ideas.)

I know it's kind of pushy but I've never been able to keep my mouth shut.

[Mike Pennington]

Your in good company

[capt jake]

Also, I've noticed quite a few folks from my neck of the woods, Pacific NW, and was wondering, since I'm going to have to learn how to sail anyway if it would be possible to invite myself along to crew with one of ya'all (and also steal ideas.)

We can probably arrange something. Things are a little hectic in my schedule, but it should lessen here soon.

[Barry Pyeatt]

Don't be shy, just come on in. The group as a whole is pretty benign although there are a few of us that get a little carried away now and then.

If you are serious about a boom tent, then you might plan on a couple minor modifications during the building stage that will help you as you go forward.

The first is a different gooseneck than specified in the plans. It is helpful to be able to adjust the height of the boom and to raise it for camping.

I first saw this gooseneck on a Weekender with Phil Gowen's Aloha. It is from Glen-L and slides on a short section of metal sail track. It is relatively inexpensive but very well made. It has a locking screw that allows you to move the boom up or down on the mast as desired and then lock it inplace with the thumb screw. You can find a catalog of Glen-L products at www.glen-l.com I'll post the item numbers for you if you wish.

Second is to plan on installing a simple topping lift that will allow you to support the rear edge of the boom and keep it from collapsing into the cockpit when you drop the peak halyard on the gaff. A higher boom crutch will be welcome that can be used to hold it up with a tent on it but the topping lift is a very welcome addition at any rate for normal use.

I too am planning on a boom tent and have several ideas and plan on sewing up a mock-up in a month or two for us to make patterns from.

I got a lot of good information from an article that I found on the web.

http://councill.home.mindspring.com/sbjournal/tent/tent1.html

We happen to have an excellent sourch of materials in the Seattle area with ample stocks of Sunbrella fabric as well as all the other necessary items to put one together. I can get that information for you if you wish.

I have mocked up a CPVC pipe frame that breaks down into short lengths for storage that hangs from the boom as a framework for the canopy. The canopy itself hangs from the boom over the framework. Side panels zip onto the canopy to enclose the tent and they have roll up windows that cover screened openings for ventilation and zippered access panels to move forward or to access from the sides.

The entire assembly should be lightweight, easy to assemble quickly and give some good useable space and privacy to the cockpit area. I plan on keeping the port-a-potty at the rear of the cockpit while camping with a light weight curtain to give some degree of privacy for use. :oops: The entire boom tent assembly should roll up and fit into two storage areas behind the seats that will access from inside the cabin. Essentially two large tubes that run behind the seat backs on either side. Everything should just slip into bags and be stored there to be out of the way.

Welcome to the group.

[tdrown]

You can find a catalog of Glen-L products at www.glen-l.com I'll post the item numbers for you if you wish.

Second is to plan on installing a simple topping lift that will allow you to support the rear edge of the boom and keep it from collapsing into the cockpit when you drop the peak halyard on the gaff.

I also am interested in a boom tent, although my modifications were not motivated by that fact they none the less work in rasing the boom. Instead of a more complicated gooseneck you could try boom jaws.

The other boom-related modification I hope to add soon is a boom gallows. I planned to post a new thread about them but now that I already brought it up, how high should I make it?

[Stump]

capt jake,

When you have the time I would be very intested in talking with you. I am in awe of your workmanship.

Berry,

I checked out the glen-l site, looks like a great idea for moving the boom up and down. I beleave the number is 13-030. I should be able to find the track locally right?

I had already planned on a topping lift, using a boom gallows or crutch only when transporting.

I have looked at the plans on the tent site you mentioned and am interested in the plans yet very much baffled on how to go about the actual constuction. I am very interested in your ideas and would be interested in getting any information from you that I could. My wife inparticular would be much happier with the port-a-pot space. I suggested a seat of ease off the bow,ie a plank with a hole held with a VERY large clamp she was not amused :?

tdrown,

I thought about jaws, I really did, I even found some stuff on the net, then I got worried about downhalls and more lines and platforms for them to sit on and I got scared. :wink: Did I mention I work nights? :twisted:

[Phil Gowans]

Barry, I believe you are thinking of Terry Crisp's boat. He has a track on his mast to allow the boom to be adjusted. Mine is pretty much the standard design, much like Jakes discussed on another thread. Here's mine:

[capt jake]

Stump, just e-mail me and we can set up a 'conversation' time.