kevgrn114 Posted April 1, 2003 Posted April 1, 2003 I redesigned the binnacle again and made it a bit sturdier, adn allowed for easier access for steering parts replacement. I also need a longer cable than what I ordered. The instructions say not to bend the cable any more than an 8 inch diameter. The best advice I would say to anyone going this route is to add 1 foot for every 90 deg turn you need to make. In my case I need an extra 4 feet. On the bright side I believe I will be able to route the cable straight back from the binnacle after all, so the whole thing will be more symmetrical. Quote
Barry Pyeatt Posted April 1, 2003 Posted April 1, 2003 Interesting design Kevin, it should really show off your wheel nicely. Just curious, with that narrow base, how do you plan to mount/secure it to the bottom so that it is resistant to being knocked over if you get thrown into it? :? Quote
kevgrn114 Posted April 1, 2003 Author Posted April 1, 2003 Thats easy. No falling allowed :-D Seriously though. There is a 1' base that the binnacle will slide into and be epoxied to. This base will then be epoxied and screwed through to the keel. Around this base will be plywood strips epoxied to the floor in a haringbone design to add looks and stregnth to the floor. and on top of all that of course will be... epoxy. With the set up I have planned, I will be able to operate both sails and drink a beer without leaving the captains chair. Hopefully this reduces the chance of falling on the binnacle. I'm planning on having a roller furling on the jib as well, I'm still thinking of ways that I can get the mainsail raised and lowered without getting up. In case you haven't figured it out yet, I'm going for the laziest sailboat I can Actually, I'm the only one who knows how to sail, and if all the controls are reachable from the captains seat then my wife and kids can sit in one spot without having to move over every time I need to reach a line. Been there, done that.... Quote
Sailor3356 Posted April 1, 2003 Posted April 1, 2003 You need to teach your wife and kids how to sail. Then you can sit back, relax, and steer the boat as you yell out commands. rofl Quote
Barry Pyeatt Posted April 1, 2003 Posted April 1, 2003 With the set up I have planned, I will be able to operate both sails and drink a beer without leaving the captains chair. Hopefully this reduces the chance of falling on the binnacle. Careful Kevin, Not certain that this will reduce the chance of falling on the binnacle, might just increase it instead..... Quote
kevgrn114 Posted April 1, 2003 Author Posted April 1, 2003 Yes, it may but at least I won't care. Quote
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