Rowing Seat on CS 20

[Doug Cameron]

This is more of a question about the Everglades Challenge, but I would think it would apply to all of us who are sailing sans motor and need to get in and out of launches, marinas, etc.

Since the seat/thwart is occupied by the missen mast, should I add a second (possibly removable) seat a bit aft to accomodate rowing without removing the mast?  What do you do?

Work is going along fast on # 85.  Finishing rudder and centerboard and trunk and closing in the tanks.  Got to buy some paint this week.  Still conflicted on the two-part Glidden (like Graham used on Green Heron).  But that's another topic that has been hashed over here before.

Doug

[Peter HK]

Doug

As I understand it, rowing short distances is accomplished by sitting on the thwart with a leg either side of the mizzen. I've been advised that the ability to shift the mizzen mast to the reefing position makes a long row more comfortable. I'm sure that another thwart is possible but the rowlock positions would need to be altered. If you intend rowing with 2 people it might be possible to fit another set of rowlock positions forward.

I've just closed the tanks on mine - Cs17 #165- but had already finished centreboard/rudder/masts etc. I've got it turned over and have just glassed the centreboard case in and hope to glass the hull in the next week.

All good fun.

Peter HK

[Brent]

For short distances, and tight quarters I row from a standing position facing forward steering with the tiller between my knees.

For longer distances I have a rowing position forward of the mizzen.  The boat balances better from this position. You will want a rowing seat here - temporary or otherwise.