What priorities do you have for staying safe

[TeddyDiver]

Originally Posted by ALAIN97133

Here's a web page on jacklines... I still prefer sheeted stainless wires.
I had this type since... 1976 & NEVER stepped/triped on them. Also: Mine are against the roof... how can I put them further inboard ?
Jacklines For Voyaging Sailboats

Practicality dictates much in this matter. Depends much how the hardware and running rigging are set on the deck. I'd try have jacklines running from the cabin top rear to the mast, closer to centerline as much as possible, but as Ann said it, "not a perfect world"

[ALAIN97133]

Originally Posted by TeddyDiver

Practicality dictates much in this matter. Depends much how the hardware and running rigging are set on the deck. I'd try have jacklines running from the cabin top rear to the mast, closer to centerline as much as possible, but as Ann said it, "not a perfect world"

SURE... and how do you hook up from the safety of the cockpit BEFORE stepping on deck ?

[TeddyDiver]

Originally Posted by ALAIN97133

SURE... and how do you hook up from the safety of the cockpit BEFORE stepping on deck ?

Well, the rear of the cabin top is right over the companion way so I don't see a problem here.. Of course if there's a wide bridge deck so that migh make a difference.


ps. or a dodger..

[ALAIN97133]

Originally Posted by TeddyDiver

Well, the rear of the cabin top is right over the companion way so I don't see a problem here.. Of course if there's a wide bridge deck so that migh make a difference. ps. or a dodger..

Guess what... In the sailboat size I can affoard, a dodger is a must

[rwidman]

I'm surprised nobody has suggested having several guns on board.

[FamilyVan]

Watertight integrity is my number one concern. Which means through hull inspections and maintenance.
Next on my list is a properly tuned rig, so my mast doesn't blow over.
Falling in the water is of course a major concern.
The next item I would say is fire. I have a fixed fire fighting system in my engine compartment (heat activated) and always lots of extinguishers.

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[ALAIN97133]

Originally Posted by rwidman

I'm surprised nobody has suggested having several guns on board.

When I was sailing non stop, I had a small 410 I used to hunt with... last time, t'was in the deserted island of Eiao one of the northernmost Marquesas islands... not tolerated any more I shot a wild pig & a wild goat... They were real tasty but real tough... kind of Olympic grade marathoners... I also used the 410 with the help of a swiss friend sailor & his 12 gage to arrest the mf who had stolen my dinghy... mf ended up in the jail hospital with coarse salt in his business class

[Rustic Charm]

Originally Posted by FamilyVan

Watertight integrity is my number one concern. Which means through hull inspections and maintenance.
Next on my list is a properly tuned rig, so my mast doesn't blow over.
Falling in the water is of course a major concern.
The next item I would say is fire. I have a fixed fire fighting system in my engine compartment (heat activated) and always lots of extinguishers.

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What's 'a fixed fire fighting system' entail ?
What's it cost? And why is it necessary over fire extinguishers?

[FamilyVan]

Originally Posted by Rustic Charm

What's 'a fixed fire fighting system' entail ?
What's it cost? And why is it necessary over fire extinguishers?

Fixed units are mounted in the engine compartment and are set off automatically by excessive heat. Similar to a sprinkler system in an office building.

I wouldn't say they are necessary. Most new production boats have a little nozzle hole to the engine compartment for your portable co2 extinguisher.

Fixed ones use Halon (older ones, no longer available- but very effective), or FM200. No doubt you can buy co2 as well. They're not cheap. They start at around $700 for a tiny engine compartment (like a 10 hp motor sized compartment).

You can think of a fixed system like an automatic bilge pump. No user input required. So if you're up town getting groceries or passed out after a night of dancing it will still put out the fire.

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[zeehag]

priotities???
floatation and bubba
communication and bubba
water for me n bubba
food for me n bubba
litter for bubba is included in floatation.. he has litter or i floats away..he may push me ob, as he is huge and ye dont argue with bubba.....
GOOOOD kitty kitty

[zeehag]

rats it wont let me edit--i forgot propulsion--it ranks up there with floatation and bubba and communication

[Rustic Charm]

Originally Posted by FamilyVan

Fixed units are mounted in the engine compartment and are set off automatically by excessive heat. Similar to a sprinkler system in an office building.

I wouldn't say they are necessary. Most new production boats have a little nozzle hole to the engine compartment for your portable co2 extinguisher.

Fixed ones use Halon (older ones, no longer available- but very effective), or FM200. No doubt you can buy co2 as well. They're not cheap. They start at around $700 for a tiny engine compartment (like a 10 hp motor sized compartment).

You can think of a fixed system like an automatic bilge pump. No user input required. So if you're up town getting groceries or passed out after a night of dancing it will still put out the fire.

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Cheers, I didn't know if such of such systems on sail boats. If you have a diesel, what's the 'need'? Is a fire likely to occur in your engine bay when it's cold?

[FamilyVan]

Originally Posted by Rustic Charm

Cheers, I didn't know if such of such systems on sail boats. If you have a diesel, what's the 'need'? Is a fire likely to occur in your engine bay when it's cold?

I'm not sure it's really a need to have. Its just an upgrade that improves your boats survivability in a case of fire. I guess you could call it a seaworthyness upgrade, like side impact airbags on a car.

Yes, you are correct, their isn't a lot in my engine compartment aside from the diesel engine, I would say a fire when the engine was cold is very unlikely.
I personally motor much more then I sail. Partially because the wind conditions on the great lakes suck in the summer time, and partially because my destination is usually a half day or whole days motor across the lake - but would take much longer to sail.

It's not uncommon for me to wheel the boat out of the club, set the autopilot, then go do something else for 6 or 8 hours before I drop out of hyperspace and reach my destination and become an active participant in boating again.

So, when the engine runs hard like that all day, in stinking hot weather- the risk of fire in my engine compartment is a concern for me.

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[rwidman]

Originally Posted by FamilyVan

.................It's not uncommon for me to wheel the boat out of the club, set the autopilot, then go do something else for 6 or 8 hours before I drop out of hyperspace and reach my destination and become an active participant in boating again.............

That doesn't sound very safe to me.

[FamilyVan]

Originally Posted by rwidman

That doesn't sound very safe to me.

Well somebody keeps an eye out for traffic and plots a position on the chart every hour or so. But I'm by no means sailing.

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