Sorry for the lack of updates. But, I wanted to go sailing this summer and decided to put the computer on hold in exchange for a full focus on finishing the boat.
Deck hardware was installed with backing blocks, and polysulphide sealant. It is amazing how many little screws, washers, lock washers, bolts, and nuts are needed to install the cleats and blocks. This necessitated no fewer than 5 trips to my local hardware store that has a very good selection of stainless steel hardware (amazingly out of $10 lockwashers). The only tricky part was the installation of the centerboard downhaul and uphaul, as this was a new type of system I needed to learn as I went along. In practice, it works well, but necessitated shaving down the aft part of the floorboards that serve as a platform up front so that the lines would run free.
I also needed to move the boat onto the trailer, which meant the 18 workskiff needed to come off. Using levers and jacks, I was able to lift the 1000lb clamming skiff off the trailer and then slide the Core Sound 17 onto the trailer from the building form using old rugs to protect the finish.
The CS17 fits perfectly.
I still need to add the self-bailer, and the docking hardware, and oarlocks, but it was time to get out on the water and see how long it would take to rig and launch.
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| 30 minutes to step masts and rig. could be 15 without mistakes. |
photos of the launch.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/41024536@N02/sets/72157655720562508
July, 21,2015
Went out to Hopkinton State Park. It was much better with winds 5-12kts. The boat sails beautifully, and points very well. I was very pleased with how easy the boat is to control and how well it responds to gusts. I felt in control at all times throughout.
Sorry, no photos, I had my hands full.
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