Old Timers (people, not boats) - SeaKnots2024-03-29T13:05:43Zhttps://seaknots.ning.com/forum/topics/old-timers-people-not-boats?commentId=900123%3AComment%3A54506&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWhat I do is. First off, I am…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-04-06:900123:Comment:764622009-04-06T00:49:29.241ZPhil Praterhttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/PhilPrater
What I do is. First off, I am 70 years old, and single hand a lot, on a Seidelman 37. I have several things that I have changed over the years. First, I do not use what most do as a standard tether. I use two tethers, each one short, and clip into each side of the boat. I can assure you that if you use a standard 6' tether, and you go over the side, it's a very long shot that you will be able to get yourself back into the boat. Lots of people say drag a line, tow a dink, whatever. If you go…
What I do is. First off, I am 70 years old, and single hand a lot, on a Seidelman 37. I have several things that I have changed over the years. First, I do not use what most do as a standard tether. I use two tethers, each one short, and clip into each side of the boat. I can assure you that if you use a standard 6' tether, and you go over the side, it's a very long shot that you will be able to get yourself back into the boat. Lots of people say drag a line, tow a dink, whatever. If you go into the water, from a moving boat, while single handing, you are not going to get back into the boat. So, make sure you do not go over the side. I don't have the lines for the main sail led back to the cockpit. If the weather is a little bit snotty, I do not leave the cockpit, and either sail with just a jib, or motor. That may not be the purist way to do it, but it works for me. Other than that, think out each move you make, before you make it. But my primary concern is don't end up in the water while sailing. Well, at Strictly Sail Chicag…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-02-20:900123:Comment:630802009-02-20T02:29:56.116ZDavid VanDenburghhttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/DavidVanDenburgh
Well, at Strictly Sail Chicago I bought two roller furlers from Spin-Tec, one for the jib and one for the staysail. This is something I swore I would never do after a bad experience with a roller furler that lost the bearings at the upper end (this on a 70 foot catamaran, so you can imagine how hard it was to furl the jib and fix the furler). However, the Spin-Tec units are so simple, so well-engineered, and so easy to use that I figured it would be worth it. It will be so nice to get under way…
Well, at Strictly Sail Chicago I bought two roller furlers from Spin-Tec, one for the jib and one for the staysail. This is something I swore I would never do after a bad experience with a roller furler that lost the bearings at the upper end (this on a 70 foot catamaran, so you can imagine how hard it was to furl the jib and fix the furler). However, the Spin-Tec units are so simple, so well-engineered, and so easy to use that I figured it would be worth it. It will be so nice to get under way faster and easier - and not have to go onto the foredeck to wrestle with a sail on a pitching boat.<br />
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I'll let you know how it all works out - but you probably have roller furling already? Bob,
I'm sorry to say that I…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-02-20:900123:Comment:630782009-02-20T02:21:12.342ZDavid VanDenburghhttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/DavidVanDenburgh
Bob,<br />
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I'm sorry to say that I can't remember where I saw the "how to" article, but I do know that the usual synthetics are Spectra and Amsteel.<br />
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Another item of note here is: if stainless wire is used, to NOT cover it with PVC because stainless steel needs oxygen and will deteriorate under the PCV. That is why ORC/ISAF requires either uncovered SS wire or synthetic rope for lifelines.
Bob,<br />
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I'm sorry to say that I can't remember where I saw the "how to" article, but I do know that the usual synthetics are Spectra and Amsteel.<br />
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Another item of note here is: if stainless wire is used, to NOT cover it with PVC because stainless steel needs oxygen and will deteriorate under the PCV. That is why ORC/ISAF requires either uncovered SS wire or synthetic rope for lifelines. I'd like to do that also. Min…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-02-19:900123:Comment:630292009-02-19T21:58:52.818ZTerrihttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/Terri28
I'd like to do that also. Mine go down to the bottom of bow pulpit (for large headsail, don't have one) want them higher at that part of boat.
I'd like to do that also. Mine go down to the bottom of bow pulpit (for large headsail, don't have one) want them higher at that part of boat. my lifelines are becoming spe…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-02-19:900123:Comment:630242009-02-19T21:55:00.091Zzeehaghttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/zeehag
my lifelines are becoming spectra line or whatever i can find remnants in my local chandlery...they even match the color scheme that came with this boat........i looked the system over for mooring/docking---is interesting---i use a larger line for docking and for mooring i use 1 1/4 inch line.......docking i use 7.8 or 3/4 inch...........i do the jump off at the waist of the boat and tie both bow and stern at same time, essentially.....both lines run to waist of boat....loop aft around cleat…
my lifelines are becoming spectra line or whatever i can find remnants in my local chandlery...they even match the color scheme that came with this boat........i looked the system over for mooring/docking---is interesting---i use a larger line for docking and for mooring i use 1 1/4 inch line.......docking i use 7.8 or 3/4 inch...........i do the jump off at the waist of the boat and tie both bow and stern at same time, essentially.....both lines run to waist of boat....loop aft around cleat and take other to tie off bow....easy.....only time not is when the wind is blowing me away from the dock!!. http://www.anzusimports.com/…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-02-19:900123:Comment:630062009-02-19T20:29:43.316ZTerrihttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/Terri28
<a href="http://www.anzusimports.com/">http://www.anzusimports.com/</a> This boat hook/mooring system might be of interest to those who singlehand or prefer not to jump off boat onto dock etc. Boat hook/mooring system.. saw it in this month's Sail mag. Terri
<a href="http://www.anzusimports.com/">http://www.anzusimports.com/</a> This boat hook/mooring system might be of interest to those who singlehand or prefer not to jump off boat onto dock etc. Boat hook/mooring system.. saw it in this month's Sail mag. Terri Do you have details as to the…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-01-22:900123:Comment:545062009-01-22T16:36:21.271ZBob Chaissonhttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/BobChaisson
Do you have details as to the synthetic lines, material type, source, etc. I am changing mine and was considering non-metallic lines myself.
Do you have details as to the synthetic lines, material type, source, etc. I am changing mine and was considering non-metallic lines myself. Agree. Regardless, the existi…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-01-22:900123:Comment:544932009-01-22T15:42:46.889ZDave Skolnickhttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/DaveSkolnick
Agree. Regardless, the existing lifelines will have to be shortened and reterminated.
Agree. Regardless, the existing lifelines will have to be shortened and reterminated. A number of sailors have been…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-01-22:900123:Comment:544902009-01-22T14:13:59.453ZDavid VanDenburghhttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/DavidVanDenburgh
A number of sailors have been replacing wire lifelines with synthetic fiber (rope) lifelines attached to fittings with whippings of lighter synthetic rope. I'll bet you could do the same for attaching your lifelines to your bow pulpit. Whippings are strong and flexible.
A number of sailors have been replacing wire lifelines with synthetic fiber (rope) lifelines attached to fittings with whippings of lighter synthetic rope. I'll bet you could do the same for attaching your lifelines to your bow pulpit. Whippings are strong and flexible. You want the lifelines to be…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-01-22:900123:Comment:544882009-01-22T13:42:21.723ZDave Skolnickhttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/DaveSkolnick
You want the lifelines to be able to support the load of a person falling or sliding across the deck. I personally would be reluctant to count on any sort of clamping arrangement.<br />
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I think the best alternatives to explore are drilling through the pulpit (probably easier if you take the pulpit off the boat) and welding tabs to the pulpit (definitely cheaper if you take the pulpit off the boat).<br />
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In other case, if you do remove the pulpit you will rebed the mounts when you reinstall which will…
You want the lifelines to be able to support the load of a person falling or sliding across the deck. I personally would be reluctant to count on any sort of clamping arrangement.<br />
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I think the best alternatives to explore are drilling through the pulpit (probably easier if you take the pulpit off the boat) and welding tabs to the pulpit (definitely cheaper if you take the pulpit off the boat).<br />
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In other case, if you do remove the pulpit you will rebed the mounts when you reinstall which will result in one less likely source of leaks.<br />
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I suggest you wander into a rigging shop or two and ask for their recommendations. The discussion will be free and might be interesting. Who knows what else you could learn?