"Capt. Neal®" wrote in message

There is no bridge deck. That is why I leave the bottom wash board in
(there are only
two washboards) which goes halfway up the companionway. The board has a
gasket and
dead bolts to secure it tightly against the gasket so it cannot come up or
out nor does it
leak.

The cockpit could fill up to the top and overflow out the back where the
cut-out for the outboard engine is and water still would not overflow into
the accommodation.

We don't need no stinkin' bridge deck.

Nope. You've handled the situation properly. Sailor Dave would be
well-advised to do so as well.

Max

Too bad you sold a real sailboat and bought French fluff instead.

CN

"katysails" wrote in message ...
We had our 27'O'Day in those kind of conditions and never took on any
water....he must have been really broaching...

"Capt. Mooron" blathered thusly:

Figures... I much more of a man than Neal... faster, stronger, more
intelligent and way-y-y-y better looking!!!


And way-y-y-y happier living ashore.

CN

The French "fluff" is a much better boat...

"Capt. Neal®" wrote in message
...

Too bad you sold a real sailboat and bought French fluff instead.

CN

"katysails" wrote in message
...
We had our 27'O'Day in those kind of conditions and never took on any
water....he must have been really broaching...

"Crap'n Neal®" wrote
Coronado 27s are bluewater capable and, if the captain knows
his stuff, they can easily circumnavigate.


So why haven't you?
Other than the obvious, I mean....

Maxprop wrote:
Contrary to popular belief, there are very few boats incapable of
circumnavigation/bluewater use. The obvious limitations are 1) the margin
of safety one is willing to accept, 2) the ability of the boat to carry the
stores necessary to sustain the lives of its occupants, 3) the comfort
factor (how adverse are you to being beaten up by a tiny boat in big waves?)
and 4) the ability to self-rescue (either with a non-sinking boat, or a life
raft if the boat has the space to carry one). Just about any old POS boat
can cross oceans. It's the sailors, themselves, who possess the greatest
limitations.


Well said. Absolutely agree with 1 & 2 especially.


"Crap'n Neal®" wrote
My boat is ready for a circumnavigation and I'm thinking about
doing it and beating little Ellen's record.

Yeah, that'll happen... right after a green monkey flies out of your butt

... Of course, I demand
a handicap based on hull speed in order to make it fair.


Of course you need a handicap. After all, life itself has treated you
most unfairly and so you acknowledge that you can't compete on a level
playing field. However IMHo you should ask for a handicap based on
ability & seamanship as well. If granted a slight additional handicap
for intellect, you could win this one without leaving your engine block
mooring...



Foolish, dear Captain. Why waste a substantial portion of your life

or his life, period...

attempting to best someone's insignificant record, when you could be
spending that time smelling the roses along the way?

I think the Crapton is more likely to spend his time fertilizing the roses.

... Hell, I could spend a
couple of months in the San Blas Is. alone, but you'll be forced to move on
from every port, despite the beauty, the interest, the people you meet.
Foolish to pursue such a meaningless goal.


Agreed again. But keep in mind that Ellen didn't stop in any ports along
the way.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

"DSK" wrote in message

Agreed again. But keep in mind that Ellen didn't stop in any ports along
the way.

Yes. Her vessel was able to accommodate her needs in terms of stores, water
(-maker), etc. The Coronado 27 couldn't carry enough water and food to make
it to the Dry Tortugas from Cappy's mooring.

Max

Agreed again. But keep in mind that Ellen didn't stop in any ports along
the way.


Maxprop wrote:
Yes. Her vessel was able to accommodate her needs in terms of stores, water
(-maker), etc. The Coronado 27 couldn't carry enough water and food to make
it to the Dry Tortugas from Cappy's mooring.


Ah so, now I see your point. Possibly the C-27 could carry enough food &
water, but it certainly couldn't carry enough kitty litter & Lysol.

DSK

I vote for his next trip to be to the Dry Tortugas....

"Maxprop" wrote in message
ink.net...

"DSK" wrote in message

Agreed again. But keep in mind that Ellen didn't stop in any ports along
the way.

Yes. Her vessel was able to accommodate her needs in terms of stores,
water (-maker), etc. The Coronado 27 couldn't carry enough water and food
to make it to the Dry Tortugas from Cappy's mooring.

Max

katysails wrote:
I vote for his next trip to be to the Dry Tortugas....


He has to take a first trip for there be a "next" one!

DSK