We took Heart of Gold to Cold Springs Harbor last night, left at about
6pm with plenty of wind. Dropped the plow along the way because it's
easier to drop an anchor in the dark, than to grill on the BBQ! We
dropped anchor for a second time at Cold Springs and it was just a
beautiful night. Thomas had been sleeping since 8:00, so we just
watched a clearing sky and a bright moon....
BUT!!! This was our first negative experience with the swim platform.
With our nose to the wind, we still caught odd waves now and again at
the stern. The "slap!" sound was quite loud. I slept right through it,
but Suzanne ended up sleeping with Thomas in the V. This was the first
time it was a problem though and I could have anchored better to avoid
it on the East side.
Sailed off again at 7:00 am...because sometimes that morning breeze is
all you get! Popped out of the hole and went straight accross the sound
for a fantastic close reach all the way home. The boat was sweet and
comfortable and it's really nice that the three of us can sit behind
the helm together. With the wheel pilot on we took Thom to the bow,
which is a big thrill for him and he yelled BOAT! every time he saw
one...which was a lot!
Great sail, pics and a short video tomorrow. Left the camera on the
boat!


RB
35s5
NY

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
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it's
easier to drop an anchor in the dark, than to grill on the
BBQ!

Do you find it a challenge to use your BBQ?

Scotty

Do you find it a challenge to use your BBQ?



Funny you should mention that! We anchored and realized that the
lighter for the grill and anything else resembling a match was not on
the boat. It was funny, but hey! We had food to grill. I took the
battery off my Makita drill and ran two wires off the contacts, which
made a good spark....and the grill was lit!


RB
35s5
NY

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
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We took Heart of Gold to Cold Springs Harbor last night, left at about
6pm with plenty of wind. Dropped the plow along the way because it's
easier to drop an anchor in the dark, than to grill on the BBQ! We
dropped anchor for a second time at Cold Springs and it was just a
beautiful night. Thomas had been sleeping since 8:00, so we just
watched a clearing sky and a bright moon....
BUT!!! This was our first negative experience with the swim platform.
With our nose to the wind, we still caught odd waves now and again at
the stern. The "slap!" sound was quite loud. I slept right through it,
but Suzanne ended up sleeping with Thomas in the V. This was the first
time it was a problem though and I could have anchored better to avoid
it on the East side.
Sailed off again at 7:00 am...because sometimes that morning breeze is
all you get! Popped out of the hole and went straight accross the sound
for a fantastic close reach all the way home. The boat was sweet and
comfortable and it's really nice that the three of us can sit behind
the helm together. With the wheel pilot on we took Thom to the bow,
which is a big thrill for him and he yelled BOAT! every time he saw
one...which was a lot!
Great sail, pics and a short video tomorrow. Left the camera on the
boat!


An experienced sailor would have hung a cylindrical boat bumper or one of
the many throwable cushions on board over the affected area of the swim
platform and greatly reduced the noise.

An experienced sailor would have hung a cylindrical boat bumper



Golly! And I thought that anchoring on the correct side to begin with
would have been the more experienced thing to do!


RB
35s5
NY

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
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An experienced sailor would have hung a cylindrical boat bumper



Golly! And I thought that anchoring on the correct side to begin with
would have been the more experienced thing to do!


Don't worry, in time you'll reach that level. Baby steps first...

Don't worry, in time you'll reach that level. Baby steps first...



You've got it backwards, Gilly. Implementing gear is the final level.
Proper anchoring is simple. I was just too tired and hadn't encountered
the "slapping" before.
Keep us posted on your backwards hiarchy of anchoring technique!


RB
35s5
NY

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
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Don't worry, in time you'll reach that level. Baby steps first...



You've got it backwards, Gilly. Implementing gear is the final level.
Proper anchoring is simple.

Someone once said it was easier than operating a BBQ.


I was just too tired and hadn't encountered
the "slapping" before.

That's odd, I thought you regularly encountered a good slapping or two.

Keep us posted on your backwards hiarchy of anchoring technique!

Just keep giving me the material and I'll do the best I can.



One last question, how do you know it was waves slapping against the swim
platform (waves travelling against the wind) and not just the boat slightly
rocking and creating slapping noise due to poor aft end design?

Gilligan wrote:


One last question, how do you know it was waves slapping against the swim
platform (waves travelling against the wind) and not just the boat slightly
rocking and creating slapping noise due to poor aft end design?

I think you are correct Gilly, We discussed this issue before and
bubbles said it would never be a problem, everyone loves the sound of
waves gently lapping the hull....right?

Joe

"If you like coffee with sand for dregs,
A decided hint of salt in your tea,
And a fishy taste in the very eggs -
By all means choose the SEA."

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
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..

Don't worry, in time you'll reach that level. Baby steps
first...




Proper anchoring is simple.


Easier than lighting a BBQ, at least!.


I was just too stupid and hadn't encountered
the "slapping" before.


You, of all people, should be used to slapping sound.

SV