capsize test

[Peter HK]

I recently did a capsize test on my CS17 and took a few photos which might be of interest.

First I tried to capsize it with weight alone but didn't get very far

[Peter HK]

Bringing her up was easy once I'd put the centreboard down (this was in knee to waist deep water)

Cheers

Peter HK

[PeterP]

Excellent report and one that mirrors my experience described elsewhere on this forum. Nothing like pictures to get the point across though. Biggest thing in my mind is to remember to release the sheets before one starts hauling her up. The weight of the water in the sails can be formidable. Well done and long overdue. PeterP

[Guest wwbaginski]

thanks a lot. all such tests are  a great kowledge for others. however, are there any reports on  a true capsize, unintentional, a deep water conditions, and so on?

[Richard Whitney CS#70]

The one thing I learned (having anchored my CS17 in waist deep water - when I returned it was way over my head with the tide having come in) is that when you are a bit tired and the water is very cold unless you have a rope loop or a ladder to help you it can be very difficult to get back into the boat.  Each try saps more energy - not a good look.  I now always have a rope loop attached to the boat that I can easily reach from when in the water next to the boat.

[Peter HK]

Another thing I should have mentioned is the hatches in the forward storage/buoyancy tank- see here:

[wclark2048]

Peter,

One thing I'd like to hear/see more detail on is what looks like a motor (or just motor mount?) on the port-side transom.

Detail picture would be appreciated.

Also:  what happens if your motor is mounted and you capsize?  (I've had an outboard go into salt water and the consequences weren't pretty.)

[PAR]

If it's running, you're probably screwed, but if it's not, then you've got some work, but it'll be okay.

[Ken_Potts]

  Here's my unscheduled capsize test with the motor on the transom...

http://www.messing-about.com/forums/index.php?topic=6496.0

[Peter HK]

One thing I'd like to hear/see more detail on is what looks like a motor (or just motor mount?) on the port-side transom.

Detail picture would be appreciated.

Also:  what happens if your motor is mounted and you capsize?

It's simply an adjustable motor mount...here are photos from construction and on launch day

[Jeff MacDonald]

Hey, Peter, who manufactures those press-in hatches you're using? I'll be looking for some when I do my build.

Very nice test and write-up, by the way. Thanks for your hard work!

[Peter HK]

Jeff asked

Hey, Peter, who manufactures those press-in hatches you're using?

Here's a link

http://www.beckson.com/prydp.html

Cheers

Peter HK