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Hey Seawater. I just saw your post about the blueprint. I think I have one on the boat folded in a manual. It’s not perfect, but last time I looked it was in pretty good shape. Contact me if you’re still interested. Charlie Stewart, sv/ OneEighty. Call or text 770-313-5115
Hey Ryan. I have a standard ketch (port-side galley) but I was facing the same problem as you. I have been extremely happy with my solution to go 12v fridge with shortening the ice-box. I tried for too long to make the engine driven cold plate work. It finally killed me. Well, it made me kill it.
Since the ice box is entirely too deep to even climb into, I put 13″ of block foam in the bottom and sealed in a new plywood/fg bottom with 5200 and extended the drain to the bilge. I took the cabinet drawers out and stuffed pink insulation into any space between the cabinet and the box sides. I put new rubber seals on the ice-box top. I then cut a 1/2 inch thick rubber pad to cover the cabinet top when I’m not using it. I think it was an exercise/yoga pad. It works great, cleans easily, and looks good, and keeps the unit from losing its cool topside. I bought a Vitrifrigo 12v unit (don’t remember the model) but it is an air cooled unit that fits behind the stove/oven and is quiet, and does not produce any noticeable heat. I never think about it being there. It has a freezer box that mounts in the ice box that keeps frozen food and makes ice cubes (the old fashioned way). The freezer box is not large, (12x12x6) but is fine for the way I use it. Might be small for a family living on the hook for extended periods, though. There are choices of models, but the bigger ones draw more amps. It draws 4 amps when on, and runs about half time, depending on ambient temp. Something like on 20, off 20, and varies. In 9 years since I put it in, it has had NO problems, and has not given me battery deletion issues. One of my best conversion decisions. I have a 400 ahr house bank. You should have no problem with the solar power.
I might have pictures of the conversion and more detail. If you need, I can go search.
Hope this helps.
Charlie
sv/OneEighty
#54Here is a for what it’s worth reply for you. My ‘79 424 ketch, #54, has never had awlgrip and is original gel coat. It buffs and waxes out like a new shiny hull every 2-3 years and has no cracks or crazing. It spent its first life in fresh water Great Lakes and the last 10 years on the Gulf of Mexico.
I would say a 20” is the right size for your configuration. I have a 21” and it is a bit oversized for my 55hp W60. I’m at cruising speed at 1500 RPM, and that’s not a diesel’s sweet spot. I definitely recommend the feathering prop and although there are several quality brands, I can only speak to the MaxProp which has served me well for 15 years. There are of course good and bad points of a feathering prop. When they are good, they are very very good. When they are bad, they are very bad. To the good, they do assist sailing speed and reduce drag. I’ve got a couple of first in class in races to attest. They power very well in forward and exceptional in reverse. It also seems to reduce the Starboard crawl in reverse. That may be attributed to its quick reverse stern-way which gives it more responsive rudder steerage. The MaxProp is dependable and durable. I’ve wrapped my share of crab pots and have twice had major jib-sheet fouls, (stupid captain error) one so severe that it bent the shaft and strut, but no damage to the prop. The bad side is that they do not perform well at all when they are fouled with barnacles or anything else. In that respect they react worse than a fixed prop. The other perhaps negative is that they are expensive. Maintenance includes not only keeping it clean, but a simple re-greasing on haul outs.
As for your pitch recommendation, I can’t give you that but the MaxProp is Configurable and can be tweaked (changed) on haulouts.Good question, as I have thought the same thing, especially when I’ve needed to crawl in there. I’m looking forward to any comments you get. You might chat with Pete Doubler. I believe I recall he cut his out but filled it with a reinforced custom fiberglass fuel tank.
Hey Rich. I have a 155 Ginny, roller furl ready. It had split down the leech but was professionally repaired at Schuur sails in Pensacola. Since the repair I raced it in 20+ knots wind and won first in fleet in the 2017 Dauphin Island race. After that my new sail came in and this one has been stored ever since.
Let me know if you are interested.
Thanks
Charlie
770-313-5115I posted the pictures you sent me of the hatch boards so that others may see them.
Hope that helps.
CharlieDavid: I wondered if you have tried SparTight. https://www.westmarine.com/buy/spartite–spartite-mast-wedge-replacement-system–P002_065_007_501
I replaced my leaky wedges with SparTight about 4 years ago and it hasn’t leaked a drop since. Quite a nice system. It has had quite a test with about 6 Gulf Crossings, some storms, and even the rigors of racing in 20+kts. Though I haven’t had my mast out since I installed it, they say it pulls out with the stick and then goes back in smoothly, but that is yet to be seen.
Charlie
OneEighty #54Lawrence;
do you have pictures you can add to the post, or just send to my email address sailoneeighty@gmail.com
Thanks,
Charlie Stewart
OneEighty, P424, #541 user thanked author for this post.
Greno: I knew a Greno who had a Pearson 323 at lake Norman in Charlotte in the late 70’s early eighties. Was that you? I loved that boat so much I bought one in ’84 and sailed till 2010 when I got the 424.
Hey Phil: I mailed the package (bracket) Wednesday by regular
US mail, the cheapest and slowest way they offered. I think it was $14. I am
looking for the receipt. It also has a tracking number but I think it would
arrive about Monday.Regards,
Charlie
77o0-313-5115
Good to hear from you. I could not recall who I had talked to about the bracket. Do you want me to just send it US mail and then tell you how much shipping cost.
It was in the February 2017 Cruising World. It was a great article (short and to-the-point) that reminded me of the way I remember the Windwards. I’ve been afraid that they would have changed too much over the years like the BVI. Though I remember some things about Carriacou, I seem to recall the traditional boatbuilding in Bequia. Some of my favorite memories were in small and little known Palm Island, though more with the people than the island itself. It’s been 30+ years since I cruised the Windwards so I’ve enjoyed following your adventure.CharlieOneEighty #54Attachments:
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