P-15 Mast Storage

Sam Finlay (sam.finlay@ey.com)
Mon, 19 Jul 1999 15:39:10 -0400

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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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Richard,
I store the mast as follows:
The mast is run under the port side of the bow pulpit and lashed to it with the main halyard. A few turns go around the
horizontal portion and then a few more on the closest vertical tube. The extra rope goes down to the bow cleat and is
held fast there. The mast rests between the hatch and the port handrail. I use a 1' length of foam pipe insulation wrapped
around the mast there to prevent chaffing. The top of the mast is held w/ a short rope w/ a clove hitch w/ both ends of the rope
tied to the port aft cleat. I put just enough tension to prevent the mast whipping around when we head down the road.
In storage, a 17' long 2 X 4 "backbone" runs the length of the boat. The 17' board is made out of two scrap boards w/ a
splayed scarf joint epoxied and screwed at the middle. I have a small cross piece that sits on top of the bow pulpit w/ 2
uprights to hold the backbone board and keep it from tipping. In the cockpit the support looks like an upside down "t"
The cross bar sits on the seats and a notch in the "leg" holds the other end of the backbone. For the cover I use a silver tarp
( from Northern ) draped over the backbone. I pass bungees under the boat to hold it all down. To get on the road I unhook
the bungees take off the backbone and the bow and cockpit supports and I'm ready. Five minutes tops.
This rig has been through several severe storms including hurricane Fran and always stays on so I'm very happy with it.
Now if I can just get our launch ramp time down to 1/2 hour... But that's not too likely.
I hope this description is clear enough. I have a photo somewhere and could probably get it scanned if it's needed.
Sam Finlay
P-15 Indomitable 1964
Luray, VA

Good Day, Potterers!
I hope you have (or had, depending on when you read this) a wonderful
day on the water Pottering.

I would like to get an idea of how the P15 owners store their masts
when not in use and still cover the boat. I'm not satified with what
I'm doing and would like to get some ideas while I rethink the
situation. My mast is lashed to the top and keeps poking holes in the
cover and rubbing my gelcoat.

Thanks to all in advance. This list has been invaluable to me in my
quest to Potter.

Dick Fletcher
Raleigh, NC
P15 #667, Entropy

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