I used eyebolts to secure the ourtrigger. These are just general connect points. For instance, if I want to plop a galley box down on the outrigger while I'm at anchor I can secure it to these with bungees.
I used eyebolts to secure the ourtrigger. These are just general connect points. For instance, if I want to plop a galley box down on the outrigger while I'm at anchor I can secure it to these with bungees.
And that's about it. I guess I'm pretty much finished, apart from a few ongoing tweaks and touchups!
My reward is a pat on the back, self administered.
Of course, nothing is perfect, but overall I'm pretty dang pleased with the results.
@Kellan Hatch it was my plan to do the standard sliding hatch with turtle as well, until reading Colin saying it wouldn't work. Still not sure WHY though. I really like what you did with yours. Where did you find those latches?
Here's what I used: https://www.amazon.com/Creatyi-Flexible-T-Handle-Engineering-Machinery/dp/B075YD6PSV/ref=sr_1_15_sspa?s=hi&sr=1-15-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&psc=1
Finally on the water!
My friend who was going to take photos had to bow out, so this is all I have so far:
Then it was back in the shop to make some additions and adjustments. Onve thing that was obvious was that I was having a little trouble rowing into the wind. I have now added a rudder with a mechanism to lock it in place. My centerboard isn't far enough forward to make a huge difference (although it is great at preventing side-slippage). A bow board would be nice for rowing upwind.
I rowed into a cove and dropped anchor so I could slide into the cabin for a rest. Very comfy!!
Big Big Congratulations Kellan.
That boat is a thing of beauty !
Isent it a great feeling to finally get out onto the water.
I wish you many great voyages.
T
That looks fantastic! Well done! Enjoy your days ahead on the water.
@Colin Angus Thank you, Colin. That is the ultimate compliment. And thanks for making it possible!
Thank you too, Tony.
I also made a new thread that details how I store and transport my RowCruiser. You can see that here: https://angusrowboats.com/community/xenforum/topic/180042/cartopping-my-rowcruiser
