private posting, charts, anchor light, $ into Potters

Eric Zilbert (eezilbert@ucdavis.edu)
Tue, 2 Mar 1999 16:33:21 -0800


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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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1) Another reason some posts don't get on the digest is some of us can't
use our email software very well (like me), and fail to be sure it goes to
both the original poster and to the tscnet posting.

2) I use a chart book for northern California and it is very good. In my
P-19 I have a board that covers the stove and counter next to it. It is
held down by velcro and I clamp the book to it. The problem with the book
is it is sometimes hard to find notes, as they don't include the whole
chart. I put the book under the V-birth cushions when we cook/eat etc. I
can see that a P-15 must be a real challenge in this respect. I navigate
with dividers and a walking rule. No sextant.

3) Thanks for the info on the light. I think I will install a new one on
the very top, visible for 360 degrees and at the same time get a VHF
antenna up there. Despite the controversy my preference is to be seen.
Special thanks to those who noted that a disfunctional light is less than
desireable. Evan is happy he was right, but this will only encourage him.

4) My ten year old potter was 5K (no motor) I sailed it as it was in San
Diego, and since I got it I have invested very little. Most was for stuff
that doesn't come with any boat. i.e. anchor, rode, inflatable tender,
marine tex and caulk, chart book, a few bolts and washers. I also got the
V birth kit. Not counting the motor I can't have spent more than $300. It
did come with a bording ladder, backstay, and jib downhaul. I am actuually
very impressed with the boats condition and overall quality of
construction. We sailed with Judy et. al. and weren't that far behind.
Besides, I like Lisa and the kids to sail most of the time unless it gets
dicey.

Eric E. Zilbert
Agricultural & Environmental Education Program
Dept. of Agronomy and Range Science, UCD
Davis, CA 95616 (530) 752-5943
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