Grumpy old men and boats.

[weavis]

Also. Another grump.

Recently went on a lovely mono after it rained... there were no deck cushions to sit on...

"drying out" the wife said sheepishly...

So a/. "they missed the window of opportunity" to take them in
b/. NOt waterproof.
C/. Got tired of bringing in and out all the time.

I always wondered why this issue was not resolved... ( Probably Im in the wrong income bracket to have seen how others resolve it...

[Kenomac]

If I was invited to someone else's boat for a daysail following a rain and the cushions were wet, there was two inches of water in the cockpit and I was offered a warm beer.... I wouldn't complain. I'd help drain the cockpit, have a look at the fridge and just be grateful for the opportunity to spend some time with others on their boat.

Our big grump is when we invite someone to join us for a daysail or passage, then have to listen to them complain and criticize our boat and the way we do stuff.

[boatman61]

No problems here ya grumpy ole git.. thought that was why folks sailed.. to challenge nature on its own terms..

[weavis]

Grump grump.... baah.

Broadblue Rapier 550 Catamaran helm.. Also has exterior steering.

[GILow]

Originally Posted by South Bound

Try autopiloting here







This is what our home waters are like, and here I much prefer steering with a tiller extension so I can sit under the sprayhood. But as soon as we're out of the archipelago the autopilot takes over.

Holy cows! I'd want a boat with wheels there! Still, it looks like a lot of fun.

[weavis]

Tiller steering on the 550 BroadBlue... if it rains... go inside as above...

[SV Bacchus]

Originally Posted by Kenomac

Our big grump is when we invite someone to join us for a daysail or passage, then have to listen to them complain and criticize our boat and the way we do stuff.

Hopefully that was their last invite!

[Kenomac]

Originally Posted by weavis

Tiller steering on the 550 BroadBlue... if it rains... go inside as above...

Please explain how he can possibly see where he's going and see what's ahead or on the port side?

Seems like the most impractical helm.... ever.

This otta be good......

[Kenomac]

Originally Posted by SV Bacchus

Hopefully that was their last invite!

Yes, definitely.

[zeehag]

sailing in weather helps to grow brass balls.
sitting at anchor in weather is why gods made tarps for keeping cushions dry.
is always something......

[boatman61]

Originally Posted by weavis

Grump grump.... baah.

Broadblue Rapier 550 Catamaran helm.. Also has exterior steering.

That's not for old men.. ancient geriatrics more like..

[Kenomac]

Originally Posted by boatman61

No problems here ya grumpy ole git.. thought that was why folks sailed.. to challenge nature on its own terms..

Looks like you're having fun.

[thinwater]

They do?

(The hat was a gag gift and has not been worn since)

[Celestialsailor]

Originally Posted by Kenomac

Gary,

People don't steer their boat like that anymore, Mr. Auto Pilot takes care of it. That chair (drivers seat), wheel and stuff is just in the way taking up valuable cockpit real estate.

People these days only "steer" their boat when inside marinas or docking.

Originally Posted by JPA Cate

That all may be true where you sail.

However, where we sail, often the winds are flukey, and light, and hand steering is much preferred. It must be said, though, when it is nasty out, most of us seek the security that the dodger grants, and so do our sisters, cousins, and aunts. (apologies to those who understand the reference)

"And when the breezes blow, I generally go below, and seek the seclusion that the cabin grants."

But, truly, we generally hang out there and keep watch, maybe we're paranoid?

Ann

Mexico is about as flukey as it gets. I only hand steer when entering anchorages or a slip. My auto does it the rest of the time.
I will also state when the hull speed gets down to around 2 kts, the engine comes on and again the AP does an outstanding job.

[boatman61]

Originally Posted by Kenomac

Looks like you're having fun.

Even the bad times are good..