Defending My Goodies
Jon K. Hunolt (jhunolt@netcom.com)
Thu, 11 Mar 1999 22:00:02 -0800
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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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> Well, I guess it had to happen sooner or later... I have been
> lurking on this list for about a year now since I first got my P-15
> and though tempted have never posted a message.
>
> I feel I have to defend the goodies on my boat and my skill(?) Most
> of the things that have been added to my boat were added for safety
> and comfort. The lines were already led aft when I got it, something
> I think is a necessity when singlehanding on the SF Bay, I also feel
> much more comfortable running things from the cockpit. I added the
> jib downhaul for the same reason, safety. The boom vang was added
> after a near "Chinese/Goosewing" gybe while on a full run down the
> Oakland Estuary. I did change the mainsheet rig, using a West Marine
> Vang kit that I found in their surplus store for $25.
>
> Now I must admit I was playing with the idea of rerigging my
> "traveller" to allow me to pull the boom closer to cenerline when
> close hauled. I think reading all of Judy's posts was getting to me.
> :) If this change turns out to be worth it I will be happy to share
> the info. I am thinking of a continuous loop line traveller.
>
> As to my skill... I have been blessed with a Potter. This is my
> first boat and I have just about made it through my first year of
> pottering. Prior to getting my P-15 I had been out in a Laser about 3
> times. So anyone reading this wondering if they can handle a Potter
> the answer is YES. My only other sailing experience was 6yrs in the
> Navy, four of which I spent on the USS Enterprise, hardly small boat
> sailing experience.
>
> I think the thing that struck me most about Dave's post was how much
> the three of us had in common on the Estela sail. We all arrived at
> the parking lot within 5 min of each other, we were all in the water
> within 5-10 min, had a great sail and left within about 10 min of each
> other. Our boats, though all very different to Potterers, would
> appear almost identical to a non-sailor.
>
> We (all of us) tend to get so interested in our differences that we
> forget all the wonderful things we have in common.
>
> Lets all remember how much we really have in common.
>
> Jon
> P-15 #796