I still advocate for no cleat on the main sheet! and boom end rigging is
so much more convenient for seating in the cockpit...that bridge deck is a
great spot to have a passenger sit, facing forward or aft...
Ken Silverman, "vegan Lorax"
On Fri, 24 Dec 1999, Stallings Mike wrote:
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> West Wight Potter Website at URL
> http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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> Rowers,
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> Notice the "Potters At Large, P15 Live Aboard" feature on the IM
> website. It has a picture of an alternative rowing setup. The oarlocks are
> located considerably aft of the factory install. They are side mounted, aft
> even of the sliding genny block thing. The oars appear to be at least 8' in
> length. They are kept in place when not in use by simply lashing them to
> the side rails. Smart. I wonder if he sits on a board placed just aft of
> the bridge deck, and I wonder if steering is adversely affected with the
> oars placed so far back...
>
> Also notice that, after all those improvements, he elected to keep the
> main block on the bridge deck.
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> Mike
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