We've added a 12" wide grab rail about 2" high on the 'transom deck' just
forward of the telescoping boarding ladder to make it easier to get back
aboard after swimming. We also changed out the factory two-step into the
cabin with a hinged fold up single step that allows easier access to the
storage area aft of the step, beneath the cockpit deck.
We also received some things on the "popular option package" that we hadn't
ordered but that experience has taught us that we're glad we received.
Foremost among those is the 'mast raising system'. I'm 6' tall and in
better than average shape (3 days/week at the gym) but raising the mast in
various conditions (including ON the water) is NOT easy and I'm GLAD that
the factory sent the mast raising system. It doesn't add THAT much time to
the rigging process and it adds immeasurably to my peace of mind. (I lower
the mast without it.)
Hope that's the kind of feedback you were looking for Judy.
Jim Sinclair
WWP19 "Second Wind"
Portland, OR
-----Original Message-----
From: JBlumhorst@aol.com <JBlumhorst@aol.com>
To: wwpotter@tscnet.com <wwpotter@tscnet.com>
Date: Thursday, October 28, 1999 11:21 AM
Subject: Comments on Quality from Recent Potter Buyers?
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>Hi webgang,
>
>I'd be curious to hear comments on what problems (and pleasant surprises)
>you've had with your new Potter 15 or 19 (up to 2 years). Please keep in
>mind that commissioning a new boat is never without headaches, and try to
>submit balanced comments. Just the facts please, m'am :-)
>
>I want to have factual info for the writers of Small Craft Advisor at the
PY
>party.
>
>Know-nothings sometimes bash the Potters and thy're slow, cheap boats. I
>always say "International makes good boats -inexpensively!"
>
>As for slow, just wait til Nov 6th!
>
>Fair winds,
>Judy B
>