I’m a little late but, I think a year or two ago I saw this boat beat up at Frankfort after it had been ashore during a bad storm. We were anchored at Frankfort.
Yeah. That was me :( I learned a lot from that experience, especially anchoring in Frankfort. I added 300' to my existing 140' of rode and chain. Now, when in doubt, I let waaaay more out. I am thinking of adding a rode weight as well to hold down the line so it pulls straight during heavy winds. Any thoughts on this? Here is some additional information about that night you may not be aware of: My marina neighbor was solo sailing outside the Frankfort harbor in that storm. He had some issue and ended up on the sandbar. He secured the boat and swam to shore. Next day his boat sank as soon as they freed it from the bar... I guess I was lucky :)
@@controllerwarrior4455 And that is what I am thinking. How heavy is your boat and how heavy of a weight would you use? I am thinking 15lbs max would be needed.
It is one of those West Marine Captain chairs. Kinda pricey there should be a cheaper alternative out there. I do like the chair when sitting n it but it is a pain and always in the way when I am not. I replaced the chairs with cockpoit cushions and it is a better solution IMHO. www.westmarine.com/west-marine-go-anywhere-high-back-seat-2-20689444.html
Sorry for late reply. My Boat is still on the Hard and I don't live in Muskegon. How long are you there for? I will be up there on Saturday doing some prep stuff. Are you head North or South?
No boom vang?
I’m a little late but, I think a year or two ago I saw this boat beat up at Frankfort after it had been ashore during a bad storm. We were anchored at Frankfort.
Yeah. That was me :( I learned a lot from that experience, especially anchoring in Frankfort. I added 300' to my existing 140' of rode and chain. Now, when in doubt, I let waaaay more out. I am thinking of adding a rode weight as well to hold down the line so it pulls straight during heavy winds. Any thoughts on this? Here is some additional information about that night you may not be aware of:
My marina neighbor was solo sailing outside the Frankfort harbor in that storm. He had some issue and ended up on the sandbar. He secured the boat and swam to shore. Next day his boat sank as soon as they freed it from the bar... I guess I was lucky :)
@@saltlessshakedowns4999 how much chain do you have?
@@saltlessshakedowns4999 we have 150’ of chain however, if we had less we would use rode weight.
@@controllerwarrior4455 only 20' because I do not have a windlass.
@@controllerwarrior4455 And that is what I am thinking. How heavy is your boat and how heavy of a weight would you use? I am thinking 15lbs max would be needed.
11.7 knots is pretty good. How much gain would there be if you had the jib up?
He miss spoke. It was 7 knots
what chair are you sitting on? have a link?
It is one of those West Marine Captain chairs. Kinda pricey there should be a cheaper alternative out there. I do like the chair when sitting n it but it is a pain and always in the way when I am not. I replaced the chairs with cockpoit cushions and it is a better solution IMHO.
www.westmarine.com/west-marine-go-anywhere-high-back-seat-2-20689444.html
I’m staying at the Shoreline Inn Monday night in Muskegon maybe we could meet for dinner? I sail Catalina 30#203
Sorry for late reply. My Boat is still on the Hard and I don't live in Muskegon. How long are you there for? I will be up there on Saturday doing some prep stuff. Are you head North or South?