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Overall, I'd say you're taking reasonably good care of your boat (I could
nitpick, but that's what it would be). However, some points which you and others may not agree upon, but for what they're worth...... 1. You're either going to have to buy a bigger boat, or figure you've put about as much on it as you can. 2. Case in point, the bow. I'm hoping that all those anchors were up there, mainly for the pictures, and not normally stowed that way, especially underway or at sea.. Way too much clutter and chance for fouling, etc.. I'd rather see one anchor on that size boat that fit's most your needs, with the others stowed someplace else, for use when conditions warrant. 3.The new rollers seem to have too many sharp edges on the side plates which could (kinda tough to imagine all the possible angle leads) cause potential chaffing problems when you least need or expect them. 4.Bow cleats. I see you've added a set (not sure what your thinking was, but not that bad an idea). Overall, I don't like the fairlead possibilities, over the side, from either of these cleats, especially the main ones you are using for your mooring lines. Again, too sharp an angle, even considering the half round. Have you considered adding a chock (closed or open) closer to the edge, then leading to the cleat? Could be a single larger or double larger cleat/ bollard, located closer to the centerline. (reason I say larger .... I see you are immediately figure 8'ing your line [and with your cleat size, line size, I would too], but I'd rather see a full round turn before you figure 8. By looking at this set-up, you may be able to clean-up what is becoming an all too cluttered area. BTW Flemished lines are for show, not go.... they only impress Admirals and politicians. otn EG Kindly note, this post is not meant as my usual rampant criticism of your normal nonsense, but rather, constructive comment. "Capt. Neal®" wrote in message ... Have you seen the latest improvements I've made on my blue-water cruising yacht? Click on this link and feast your eyes on perfection: http://captneal.homestead.com/Exterior.html Lot's of links to great photos that will make your mouth water and your complexion green with envy. Be careful, though, because after looking at my fine vessel, your mediocre vessels won't ever satisfy you again. (A word to the wise is sufficient!) CN |
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